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An Exploration Of The Genetic Counselor’S Role In The Individualized Education Program, Naomi Jean Barker
An Exploration Of The Genetic Counselor’S Role In The Individualized Education Program, Naomi Jean Barker
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Purpose: This exploratory study aimed to assess the knowledge of school psychologists and special education teachers regarding genetic conditions and the resources used in the development of individualized education programs (IEP) for students with genetic disorders. While the IEP process has been described for children with disabilities, literature explicitly focusing on children with genetic conditions is lacking. The rarity of genetic conditions often leaves school personnel with limited information. Methods: School psychologists (N=29) and special education teachers (N =14) throughout the United States participated in an online questionnaire. School psychologists were recruited from research committee listservs of state associations, and …