Paraprofessionals' Perceived Skills and Needs in Supporting Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Coogle, CG (通讯作者),George Mason Univ, Early Childhood Educ Program, 4400 Univ Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA.
2022-12
There is a research-to-practice gap in the identification and use of evidence-based practices in special education. One way to better understand the persistent gap between research and practice and to inform professional development efforts is through gaining an understanding of teacher and paraprofessional perceptions. We conducted a survey study to identify paraprofessionals' perceived skills and needs regarding categories of practices aligning with evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorder. A total of 768 paraprofessionals completed the survey. We used descriptive statistics, one-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs), post hoc analyses, and chi-square tests to analyze paraprofessionals' responses. Paraprofessionals reported a range of responses and several of their responses differed significantly in relation to their experience and the population of students they supported. Findings suggest there is a need to individualize professional development based on both classroom and paraprofessional training needs. Future research is needed to determine how paraprofessionals' perceptions align with their practice.
FOCUS ON AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
卷号:37|期号:4|页码:227-238
ISSN:1088-3576|收录类别:SSCI
语种
英语
来源机构
George Mason University; University of North Carolina; University of North Carolina Charlotte; University System of Ohio; University of Cincinnati; University System of Ohio; Ohio University
被引频次(WOS)
1
被引频次(其他)
1
180天使用计数
1
2013以来使用计数
2
EISSN
1538-4829
出版年
2022-12
DOI
10.1177/10883576211073699
学科领域
循证教育学
关键词
paraprofessionals autism spectrum disorder evidence-based practice survey
WOS学科分类
Education, Special Psychology, Developmental Rehabilitation