The effect of an integration program on teacher and student attitudes to mentally-handicapped children
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11510463 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sue W McDonald (corresponding author), Sue McDonald (Westgate Community Health Services), Jay S Birnbrauer (Murdoch University), Hal Swerissen (0000-0002-2916-8961, Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 313-322 |
| Publication date | 1987-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0005-0067 • E-ISSN: 1742-9544 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00050068708259532 |
| OpenAlex | W2031773536 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 6 |
This study examines the effect of contact with autistic children on teacher and peer attitudes to mentally-handicapped children in general. Children were interviewed and teachers completed questionnaires about their attitudes toward mentally-handicapped children in five schools attended by autistic boys and five schools not attended by any mentally-handicapped children. Children who had contact with autistic boys had more positive and realistic attitudes. Teachers' attitudes were generally positive and did not vary across settings, but those with experience in teaching mentally-handicapped children were found to have more positive attitudes than those with no experience. The implications for the integration of mentally-handicapped children are briefly discussed
Developmental psychology · Mentally retarded · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Family and Disability Support Research · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.08 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1989 - 2025 (37) |
| Highly cited | No |