Abstract
The participation of children with developmental disabilities in sports is crucial.Yet,their engagement in community sports clubs outside the school curriculum is often hindered by the lack of understanding from others,leading to limited exercise opportunities.This qualitative study explores mothers' experiences in facilitating the participation of children with developmental issues in sports activities.Interviews were conducted with nine mothers of children with developmental disabilities or issues.The analysis using the Modified Grounded Theory Approach (M-GTA) identified seven categories:Expectations for participation,Barriers to participation,Interactions with coaches,Challenges related to competitive abilities,Interactions with other children,Conflicts at home,and Aspirations for the community sports environment.The findings reveal that there were few places to accept the children and that they had difficulty interacting with coaches and peers.In addition,the mother's own conflict,such as facing their children's competitive abilities due to developmental issues.On the other hand,the coach's appropriate involvement with the children created a place in which parents and children could participate in activities with peace of mind.
