The Perspectives of Mothers Whose Children Are in Special Day Classes for Learning Disabilities.

Stephenson, Joe

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ERIC Number: EJ454471

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Perspectives of Mothers Whose Children Are in Special Day Classes for Learning Disabilities.

Stephenson, Joe

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v25 n8 p539-43 Oct 1992

Four mothers of children (ages 10-18) with learning disabilities were interviewed over a 1-year period. Their comments about services provided by educational and mental health professionals indicated high levels of frustration and dissatisfaction. Parental expectations and perspectives differed from those of educators. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnography, Interviews, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Programs, Mothers, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Participant Satisfaction, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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