Perceptions of mental illness and learning disorders in public schools: A review of services, perception, and popular culture
by Poteat-Fisher, Emillie Joy, M.A., WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, 2011, 67 pages; 1494592

Abstract:

Persons with disabilities have historically been stigmatized and separated from their non-disabled peers due to negative perceptions and stereotypes of disability. This has been especially true in education where students with disabilities such as Autistic Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Learning Disorders have been completely removed from an education with their non-disabled peers. Popular culture has also played a role in developing these policies and stereotypes and stigmas of disabled students. This paper explores stigma, services, and perception of both disabled and non-disabled students and how popular culture may either positively or negatively influence these perceptions.
 
AdviserJacqueline Friedman
SchoolWAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 49-06, p. , Jul 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEducational psychology; Special education
Publication Number1494592
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