ERIC Number: EJ1254608
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 13
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Autism Support Teachers' Attitudes about Inclusion for Children with Autism
Rosen, Perri; Rotheram-Fuller, Erin; Mandell, David
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p103-115 Win 2018
This study examined autism support teachers' attitudes about inclusion, as well as perceived barriers and resource needs. A survey was developed for this study and administered to 27 elementary teachers in autism support (AS) classrooms in a large, urban district. Approximately 75% of students in the sample were educated primarily in self-contained settings, although 70% had teachers who recommended more inclusion. AS teachers were more concerned about the readiness of general education teachers and their classrooms than the readiness of their students. The greatest needs were school-wide training (47%), acceptance of students with autism (38%), smaller class sizes (31%) and more support staff (31%). AS teachers' attitudes about student placement were somewhat conflicted, underscoring the need to build school-wide capacity and promote greater acceptance.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Educational Resources, Elementary School Teachers, Urban Schools, Elementary School Students, Special Education Teachers, General Education, Teacher Competencies, Readiness, Inclusion, Educational Environment, Academic Support Services, Students with Disabilities, Self Contained Classrooms, Student Placement, Student Characteristics, Teacher Characteristics, Parent Influence, Student Needs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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