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How To Best Support Individuals Growing Up With A Special Needs Sibling, Lauren Mcdonell
How To Best Support Individuals Growing Up With A Special Needs Sibling, Lauren Mcdonell
Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects
The purpose of this study was to understand the emotions of a neurotypically developing sibling. This study also attempted to understand how caregivers can best support the neurotypical sibling in the areas of self-concept and overall well-being. The gap is knowledge is how to better support neurotypical developing siblings specifically in the areas of self-concept and overall well-being. Three participants were interviewed to gain insight about their experiences with their special needs sibling. Participants who participated in a support group for neurotypical developing children with a SNS were surveyed to gain insight about their experiences with the support group. Through …
Recess Preparation And Reflection For Supporting Social Connectedness, Elizabeth Teasdale Wells
Recess Preparation And Reflection For Supporting Social Connectedness, Elizabeth Teasdale Wells
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
This project examines the effects of how recess preparation and reflection can be focused on providing students an opportunity to connect socially and strengthen overall happiness. By investigating the role social satisfaction plays in a child’s life during recess, educators may gain knowledge about how to foster social connectedness for every child. While most studies about recess focus on a child’s level of physical activity or negative behaviors, researchers have yet to investigate recess as a place to improve a child’s well-being and social satisfaction. This study was conducted at an elementary school through qualitative interviews and observations. Teachers, administrators, …