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ERIC Number: ED666890
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 149
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-5169-2341-8
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities in Autism Identification and Effects on Education: A Qualitative Study
Tamra Hemric Day
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northcentral University
Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in autism identification negatively affect educational interventions for students identified with autism. The purpose of this qualitative ethnographic study was to gain insight into educational interventions aiding in eliminating racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities through the implementation of programs promoting equitable identification of children with autism. A qualitative ethnographic study method was used to analyze cultural groups work by exploring cultural beliefs, behaviors, and language. The Theory of Intersectionality and the Theory of Collective Identity addressed the stereotypes and prejudices of cultures reinforced in educational settings and was used in this research study to enhance diversity in education by addressing biases and barriers in identifying minority students with autism. The participants included parents, educators, and clinicians involved in identifying third, fourth, and fifth-grade students identified with autism in a school district in eastern Oklahoma. Data was collected through interviews and focus groups and was analyzed to answer two research questions. The research questions were designed to answer how educational interventions could be changed and implemented to ensure minority students with autism are appropriately identified and placed by eliminating racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disproportionalities. The study's findings identified educational interventions in the area of professional development promoting reducing racial bias, increasing understanding of special education law and the special education category of Autism, and effective communication and collaboration leading to increased parent involvement and engagement. Future research should continue to identify disparities negatively affecting educational interventions for students identified with autism by examining language barriers, early diagnosis, early identification, and by expanding the study population to include larger sample sizes. [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://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Grade 3; Primary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oklahoma
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