Ed.D. Dissertations
Date of Award
7-2017
Document Type
Campus Access Dissertation
College
College of Education
Department
Education
Degree Name
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D.
Faculty Chair
Connie Sue Greiner, Ed.D.
Content Specialist
Angela Smith, Ph.D.
Content Reader
Roblena Walker, Ed.D.
Keywords
Autism, Special Programs
Abstract
The goal of this quantitative study was to determine whether the best educational placement for students with Asperger’s Syndrome is in the regular education classroom or in the special education classroom. This was done using Likert scale surveys to elicit information from parents of students with an autism spectrum disorder. The results clearly indicated parents are generally dissatisfied with inclusionary practices. Further studies might be designed to include qualitative information, as well as broadening the research population, which is underrepresented in research. With the growing prevalence within the public school system of students with Asperger’s Syndrome, more research is warranted.
CU Commons Citation
Holt, Michelle D., "High Functioning Students with Asperger's Syndrome in Regular Education Classes Versus Special Education Classes" (2017). Ed.D. Dissertations. 55.
https://commons.cu-portland.edu/edudissertations/55