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Publication Date: 2017
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Perceptions of Teachers and Parents on the Educational Experiences of Students with Autism in a Remote Rural Community
Azano, Amy Price; Tackett, Mary Elizabeth
Rural Educator, v38 n3 p39-54 Fall 2017
While the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, research addressing the unique educational experiences of students with ASD in rural communities remains limited and inconclusive. This study investigates how the rural context influences the educational experiences of students with ASD. The researchers used an online questionnaire and in-person interviews of special education teachers, general education teachers, and parents to collect their perceptions of the experiences for students with ASD living in a remote rural Appalachian community. Data generation and analysis led to the discussion of three salient themes: limited parental knowledge, lack of resources and need for professional development, and low socioeconomic status and family or community structures. The authors discuss how these findings manifest in rural communities and make suggestions for further research and professional development.
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Rural Schools, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Special Education Teachers, General Education, Knowledge Level, Faculty Development, Educational Resources, Socioeconomic Influences, Low Income Groups, Student Needs, Poverty
National Rural Education Association. e-mail: theruraleducator@gmail.com; Web site: https://journals.library.msstate.edu/ruraled
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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