Parent Perceptions of Inclusive Practices for Their Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

Palmer, David S.; Borthwick-Duffy, Sharon A.; Widaman, Keith

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ERIC Number: EJ561023

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Parent Perceptions of Inclusive Practices for Their Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

Palmer, David S.; Borthwick-Duffy, Sharon A.; Widaman, Keith

Exceptional Children, v64 n2 p271-82 Win 1998

Analysis of responses to a new scale evaluating parent perceptions of inclusive educational placements for students with significant cognitive disabilities found that parents (N=460) of children currently in special day classrooms were positive regarding possible social benefits of inclusion but apprehensive regarding the quality of educational services their child would receive. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Mental Retardation, Parent Attitudes, Peer Relationship, Social Integration, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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