Author : Kelley M. Stidham
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ISBN 13 :
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Book Synopsis General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Educating Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Inclusive Classroom by : Kelley M. Stidham
Download or read book General Education Teachers' Perceptions of Educating Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Inclusive Classroom written by Kelley M. Stidham and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the increasing prevalence rates of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014) and increasing inclusion rates reported by the state of Ohio (Ohio Department of Education, 2012), general education teachers are increasingly called on to provide support in the classroom for these students. Thus, it is important to understand teachers0́9 perceptions of these experiences. Previous research indicates that teachers hold favorable perceptions regarding the inclusion of students with autism in the classroom (Robertson, Chamberlain, & Kasari, 2003); however, few studies have examined the relationship between these perceptions and teachers0́9 previous training and education on autism or their experiences educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an inclusive classroom. Through a web-based survey, 108 general education teachers from Ohio reported on their backgrounds, and responded to statements about their perception of educating students with an ASD in an inclusive classroom. Results indicated general education teachers had somewhat favorable perceptions in educating students with an ASD in an inclusive classroom. There was no significant relationship between a teacher0́9s perceptions and the teacher0́9s training or education on autism, or previous experiences educating students with an ASD in an inclusive classroom. However, general education teachers reported their pre-service training on autism as insufficient; they also reported rarely taking part in employment-based trainings regarding autism. General education teachers reported a desire to gain better understanding of characteristics of ASD, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and teaching strategies for students with ASD. Schools should aim to address these concerns, and school psychologists are in an effective position to carry out such trainings.
