Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Education
A Qualitative Study Of The Effects Of Transition Services On The Quality Of Life For Post-High School (0 - 2 Years) Students With Down's Syndrome Who Are Educable Mentally Retarded, Joseph A. Finley Jr.
A Qualitative Study Of The Effects Of Transition Services On The Quality Of Life For Post-High School (0 - 2 Years) Students With Down's Syndrome Who Are Educable Mentally Retarded, Joseph A. Finley Jr.
Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios
This qualitative study examined the effects of Transition Services on the quality of life of special needs students. Selected parents, students, and district school employees were interviewed, observed, and presented with questionnaires in an investigation into the effects of Transition Services on the quality of life for post-high school special needs students. Data was transcribed, coded, triangulated, and analyzed to understand what effect Transition Services actually had on quality of life of these students. The study resulted in fifteen major findings: a) district personnel distill Transition Services down to positive adult outcomes for success, b) selection criteria for district level …
Parent Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Therapeutic Horseback Riding For Children With Varying Disabilities, Anita L. Scialli
Parent Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Therapeutic Horseback Riding For Children With Varying Disabilities, Anita L. Scialli
Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios
Disabilities affect 54 million people and 4.4 million children in the U.S. and are of importance to special education faculty (Center for Disease Control 2000). A survey design examines the effectiveness of human-animal interaction, specifically horseback riding, in children with varying disabilities.
Therapeutic horseback riding as an animal assisted therapy, aims to promote mind and body integration through movement (psychomotricity) and the human-animal bond (Delta Society, 2001a; Spink, 1993, All, Loving & Crane, 1999). Effectiveness is measured by parent assessment of improvement in 67 child behaviors resulting from child participation in horseback riding, using a new Horseback Riding Survey. Behaviors …
A Comparison Of The Philosophy Of Maria Montessori To Current Research On The Educational Practices Of Developmentally Delayed And At Risk Students, Tonya K. Parks
Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios
-