ERIC Number: ED637297
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 148
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Intent and Impact: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Effects, the Role, and Influence That the Trauma of Cerebral Palsy Has on Elementary-Aged Students
Benjamin Clinton Wayne Knuffman Brewer
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Western Illinois University
This qualitative case study analysis is intended to outline the challenges associated with primary education for a student with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The study then compares the difference between the delivery of education for cerebral palsy students at a rural and urban school as well as a regional best practice facility such as "Easter Seals". The case study will present findings in each setting which include but is not limited to the inclusion of cerebral palsy students in the classroom and highlight the best practice for inclusion or separation of (CP) students. Interviews with teachers, students with CP, administration, and regional best practice staff will paint a clear picture of the challenges but also limitations an education facility has when educating these students. The literature review presents several variations in the education experience a CP student could face as well as different approaches by education resources. For example, the varying presentations of cerebral palsy itself caused at least four variations to the types of challenges that a student could experience or that of an educator to teach. Additionally, there are several pieces of literature that demonstrate the benefits of keeping CP students in the classroom with all students versus the negatives of placing the students in a classroom with other students needing various individual support. Recommendations from this will be plentiful. School districts need to further evaluate the types of students under their purview and ensure that teachers, administration, and staff have the tools to practice further success. School districts need to incorporate CP students into regular classrooms with students not affected personally by the condition. Utilization of a best practice facility such as Easter Seals should be a strong consideration if not resources utilized by Easter Seals could be incorporated into the classroom. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Cerebral Palsy, Trauma, Role, Barriers, Rural Urban Differences, Rural Schools, Urban Schools, Best Practices, Inclusion, Special Education
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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