ERIC Number: EJ1185586
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0827-3383
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Social Acceptance and Paraprofessional Support for Students with Severe Disabilities
Lequia, Jenna L.
International Journal of Special Education, v33 n2 p330-342 2018
In the United States, federal mandates require local education agencies to provide education to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. As a result, students with disabilities are included in the general education classroom for varying amounts of the school day depending on their educational goals and individual needs. For students with severe disabilities, placement in a general education classroom is often paralleled with the assignment of a paraprofessional. Research suggests paraprofessional support can cause unintended adverse effects. The current study describes the social acceptance of students with severe disabilities who receive paraprofessional support and explores the intersection of social acceptance and paraprofessional support. Findings suggest students with severe disabilities who receive paraprofessional support have average levels of social acceptance and initial evidence that students receiving more frequent paraprofessional support have lower levels of social acceptance. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Inclusion, Student Placement, Social Desirability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Accessibility (for Disabled), Peer Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Demography, Student Surveys, Educational Environment, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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