A Survey of the Experiences of Paraprofessionals With Roles, Training, and Communication When Working With Students With Autism

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2022-01-04 DOI:10.1177/10883576211066897

Kristi L. Morin, Sallie W. Nowell, Jessica R Steinbrenner, Ann M. Sam, V. Waters, S. Odom

引用次数: 1

Abstract

Paraprofessionals are critical members of instructional teams for students with autism; however, little is known about their job preparation and professional development needs. This study addressed the gap in the literature by surveying 325 paraprofessionals in public school settings in the United States and Guam who reported working with students with autism. Data were gathered on paraprofessionals’ (a) roles and responsibilities, (b) applied knowledge from different types of professional development, (c) perceived barriers to professional development, and (d) types and timing of communication with their supervising teachers. The results of this study have direct implications for individuals interested in developing a model of professional development that will meet the unique needs of paraprofessionals who work with students with autism.

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辅助专业人员是自闭症学生教学团队的关键成员;然而，他们的工作准备和专业发展需求却鲜为人知。这项研究通过调查美国和关岛公立学校环境中的325名据称与自闭症学生一起工作的辅助专业人员，填补了文献中的空白。收集了以下方面的数据:(a)辅助专业人员的角色和责任，(b)不同类型专业发展的应用知识，(c)专业发展的感知障碍，以及(d)与指导教师沟通的类型和时间。这项研究的结果对那些有兴趣开发一种专业发展模式的人有直接的影响，这种模式将满足与自闭症学生一起工作的辅助专业人员的独特需求。

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Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

5.00%

发文量

期刊介绍： Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities addresses issues concerning individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. Manuscripts reflect a wide range of disciplines, including education, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, social work, and related areas. The journal’s editorial staff seeks manuscripts from diverse philosophical and theoretical positions.