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  • This study examines that we should not discriminate the situation of children with special needs with children in general, so social support for children with special needs is very necessary so that children feel that they can be confident about what they will do. This study determining the subject of research using a purposive technique. The data collection techniques used are direct observation, unstructured interviews and documentation. While data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. qualitative approach with a a descriptive type, in uses The results of this study indicate that efforts to improve the confidence of Children with Special Needs based on parents' social support in the Kartika Mutiara community four types, namely (1) social emotional support is an concern and attention to people who are awards include expressing positive appreciation for the person, (3) support instrumental social assistance is provided directly, and (4) social support information is a form of advice, advice and guidance. can be realized. The forms of parental social support include expression of empathy having problems, (2) social support