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A Study Of Children With Autism In Illinois General Education Elementary School Classrooms, Zachary V. King
A Study Of Children With Autism In Illinois General Education Elementary School Classrooms, Zachary V. King
Honors Capstones
The purpose of this study is to gather survey-based information from parents of children with autism who are currently in elementary schools in Illinois to determine whether or not their children are receiving the needs they should get. The parents are asked about their perceptions as to whether or not their children are getting the necessary help with educational, stimulatory, and sensory needs. The survey’s response, though limited, found that while accommodations and support for children with autism have improved in the past 20 years, the matter of addressing maladaptive behaviors may still need some work. This shows that while …
Parental Smartphone Use And Parent-Child Interactions During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Giana G. Lagioia
Parental Smartphone Use And Parent-Child Interactions During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Giana G. Lagioia
Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations
This study explored parental smartphone usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as examined parents’ perceptions of technology interference in interactions with their young children, ages 0-5. The COVD-19 pandemic brought on far-reaching consequences for many children and families across the United States. Technology quickly began to play an important role during the pandemic to obtain public health information, promote coping, and provide social support. However, parents using a mobile device can cause them to become less responsive while in the presence of their child. Current studies have not adequately addressed parental smartphone usage and parent-child interactions during the pandemic. …