Promoting Positive Attitudes of Kindergarten-Age Children toward People with Disabilities.

Favazza, Paddy C.; Odom, Samuel L.

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ERIC Number: EJ541033

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Promoting Positive Attitudes of Kindergarten-Age Children toward People with Disabilities.

Favazza, Paddy C.; Odom, Samuel L.

Exceptional Children, v63 n3 p405-18 Spr 1997

This study examined the effects of contact, books, and discussions on attitudes of kindergarten-age children (N=46) toward people with disabilities. At posttest, significant gains in acceptance were found only in a high-contact group who participated in a program designed to promote acceptance through storytime at school and home, structured play, and direct contact with individuals having disabilities. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Consciousness Raising, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Kindergarten Children, Peer Acceptance, Play, Primary Education, Program Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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