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School Social Workers’ Role In Supporting Parents Of A Child With Autism, Maureen V. Foster
School Social Workers’ Role In Supporting Parents Of A Child With Autism, Maureen V. Foster
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This quantitative research study explored the role of the school social worker in supporting parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Surveys were emailed to members of the Minnesota School Social Workers Association. Participants were asked to complete the survey if they worked as a school social worker and supported students with ASD. The survey investigated the impact of an ASD diagnosis on the parental stress and what role school social workers had in supporting parents’ needs. The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of the school social workers’ role and identify what supports …
The Impact Poverty Has On Adolescents’ Experiences At School According To School Social Workers, Kelly Williams
The Impact Poverty Has On Adolescents’ Experiences At School According To School Social Workers, Kelly Williams
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Poverty is prevalent throughout the United States and can impact an individuals childhood following them into adolescence. The purpose of this project is to look at the impact poverty has on adolescents’ experiences at school according to school social workers. Using a qualitative design, seven school social workers were interviewed regarding poverty in relation to their adolescent student’s experiences at school. The interviews were transcribed and coded into themes and sub-themes. The emerging themes correlated with the literature. The findings showed themes of adolescents’ living in poverty, academic, social and emotional experiences, to be key experiences school social workers see …
School Social Work And Expressive Art Therapies: A Systematic Review, Margaret M. Whipple
School Social Work And Expressive Art Therapies: A Systematic Review, Margaret M. Whipple
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This systematic review focused on the use of expressive art therapies in school settings. Data was collected, synthesized and analyzed utilizing two databases. The search criteria involved the inclusion of expressive art therapies being utilized in a school setting, which resulted in 10 relevant articles and studies. A secondary analysis was conducted of the 10 articles to categorize the grey literature or informal studies from the empirical pieces found. Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory was used as the conceptual framework of this study, examining the environments that influence students’ access to services and programs. Kindergarten through high school age groups were …