Preparation of vocational skills learning programs Acupressure massage for children with mild intellectual disability class x at slb b-c nike ardilla bandung city

10.2478/bjlp-2023-00000172

Abstract

This research is motivated by the large number of children with intelligence barriers who have graduated from school but do not have adequate skills to prepare for entering the job field. This makes children with intelligence barriers only become consumptive humans, even though they have the opportunity to do something or get a job in accordance with his ability This study aims to   determine the ability to massage acupressure in children with mild intellectual disability in class X.  To obtain the data needed in this study, researchers determine the source of research data, the source of data in this study is a party that can be used as a source of data or information in research The source of this research data is 3 (three) children with mild intellectual disability class X. The reason for choosing children with mild intellectual disability as a source of research data is because the ability and age are almost the same, there are no other disability and the population is limited.  In addition, there is also 1 (one) vocational teacher at SLB B-C Nike Ardilla Bandung City.    This study used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, the data collection techniques that researchers use are interviews, observation, documentation, FGD, and validation.  Research results show that class X   mild intellectual disability children are able to recognize tools and materials, prepare   tools and   materials, prepare themselves and clients.   As well   as doing several stages in acupressure massage such as warming up massage without oil, doing back position massage using oil, doing massaging of the front position using oil. However, some stages in the process of massaging acupressure have difficulties, namely at the stage of circular movements with the thumbs on the shoulder blades, calves, and thighs, difficulty massaging on tarsal part and twist the client's palm.  As a result of the research, the researcher proposed recommendations for the school to complete the advice on skills learning infrastructure, so that children are able to learn optimally.