Parents' Perceptions after Inclusion of Their Children with Moderate or Severe Disabilities.

Ryndak, Diane Lea; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ508374

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Parents' Perceptions after Inclusion of Their Children with Moderate or Severe Disabilities.

Ryndak, Diane Lea; And Others

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, v20 n2 p147-57 Sum 1995

Interviews with parents of children with moderate or severe disabilities revealed positive perceptions regarding outcomes of their children's inclusion in general education. Of the 13 children (ages 5 to 20), 9 had previously been in self-contained settings. Parents reported skill acquisition in academics, communication, social skills, and behavior. (SW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Development, Disabilities, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Competence, Mainstreaming, Outcomes of Education, Parent Attitudes, Severe Disabilities, Skill Development, Social Development, Student Improvement, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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