Kırbaş, Zila Özlem2026-02-282026-02-2820242148-94242651-4265https://doi.org/10.21560/spcd.vi.1370864https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1289154https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/5284This study aimed to examine quality of life in children with special needs and affecting fa- ctors from the perspective of mothers. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with mothers (n=99) of children with special needs between the ages of 5-18 living in a province in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye. Personal Information Form and QI-Disability-Parent Form were used to collect data. A significant difference was found between children’s QI-Disa- bility-Parent Form total scores and their diagnosis and verbal communication ability (p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that verbal communication ability was a statistically significant negative predictor of QI-Disability-Parent Form scores, meeting personal needs of positive emotions, verbal communication ability of social interaction, and verbal communica- tion ability and ability to use one’s hands of independence (p<0.01, p<0.05). Verbal communi- cation ability was a particularly important factor affecting quality of life.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessQuality of lifeChildspecial needsArticle246331933710.21560/spcd.vi.13708641289154