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The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs, Maggie P. Jensen/Kregness Jan 2018

The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs, Maggie P. Jensen/Kregness

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This research was completed with the goal of contributing to the discussion of unstructured time in the school day. Specifically, it looked at the question; what are the benefits of unstructured time for students with special education needs? A literature review was completed, where data from different studies across the US and similar countries (Canada, UK) was compared for similarities and discrepancies. Additionally, the search was narrowed to students receiving special education services under the categories of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Health Disabilities (OHD). Based on the data compiled, it was concluded that for students with these needs, …