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ERIC Number: EJ754147
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Mar
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1547-0350
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Social Integration of Students with Autism in Inclusive Settings
Boutot, E. Amanda; Bryant, Diane P.
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, v40 n1 p14-23 Mar 2005
Students with autism are increasingly being placed in general education "inclusion" settings for the purpose of improved social integration. This article presents information on the social integration of ten students with autism in elementary inclusive settings. The purposes were to describe three social integration constructs of students with autism in inclusive classrooms, including their acceptance (social preference), visibility (social impact), and membership in a peer group (social network affiliation) and to identify the extent to which severity of autism characteristics contributed to these social integration constructs. Results suggest students with autism in inclusive settings are as accepted, visible, and members of peer groups, as well as both their peers without disabilities and those with other disabilities. Post hoc observations revealed further factors that may impact these constructs as well. (Contains 3 tables.)
Division on Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, PO Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.dddcec.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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