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ERIC Number: EJ769113
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Mar
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-2752
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Attachment Security and the School Experience for Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents in Special Education
Bartick-Ericson, Carolyn
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, v11 n1 p49-60 Mar 2006
Adolescents with disabilities are at increased risk for school failure, and those in special education as the result of emotional disturbances consistently have the highest dropout rate of any disability. This paper discusses the importance of feelings of security in relationships for these adolescents and the results of a study designed to determine the effects of these feelings on their educational experience. The impact of several relationships in the home and school life on the school experience of the emotionally disturbed adolescent is explored. These relationships include those with mother, father, teachers, social workers/therapists and peers. All of these figures are potentially 'secure bases' for adolescents, providing the experience of emotional safety necessary to engage in the challenges of the academic environment. The resources need to be provided to enhance feelings of emotional safety in the school setting, including the services of social workers and other mental health professionals.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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