The Effects of Biological and Social Risk Factors on Special Education Placement: Birth Weight and Maternal Education as an Example.

Hollomon, Holly A.; Dobbins, Dionne R.; Scott, Keith G.

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ERIC Number: EJ570216

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Effects of Biological and Social Risk Factors on Special Education Placement: Birth Weight and Maternal Education as an Example.

Hollomon, Holly A.; Dobbins, Dionne R.; Scott, Keith G.

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v19 n3 p281-94 May-Jun 1998

A study involving 27,908 children (age 10) found that children with very low birth weight born to mothers with low maternal education are at high risk of receiving special education services; however, the largest percentage of children receiving special education had the single risk factor of low maternal education. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Birth Weight, Disabilities, Educational Attainment, Elementary Education, Family History, Family Influence, High Risk Students, Mothers, Predictor Variables, Special Education, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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