The purpose of this study is to analyze literature on pre-service teachers' attitudes toward students with disabilities. Results show: (1) research in this field tends to be limited to inclusion study, and (2) an introduction to special education course will benefit pre-service in gaining an understanding of students with special needs, increasing…

Based on 21 physically handicapped/learning disabled/emotionally disturbed children's self-evaluation on the Personal Attribute Inventory for Children and comparison with responses of 21 normal children, results suggest that negative stereotypes of exceptional children held by teachers and nonhandicapped peers may not be readily adopted by…