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ERIC Number: EJ802009
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jul
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0736-5829
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Parental Expectations of Adapted Physical Educators: A Hispanic Perspective
Columna, Luis; Pyfer, Jean; Senne, Terry; Velez, Luisa; Bridenthrall, Nancy; Canabal, Maria Yolanda
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, v25 n3 p228-246 Jul 2008
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives of Hispanic parents of children with disabilities regarding adapted physical education (APE) professionals in relationship to their child's purposeful play and transition to school programming. Participants (N = 11) were Hispanic parents of children with disabilities. Parents participated in one-on-one interviews in their preferred language (Spanish or English). Transcripts were analyzed through a constant comparative analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: (a) qualified APE professionals, (b) challenges for the family, and (c) normalcy. These themes were supported by subthemes. The results indicated that Hispanic families were not as familiar with APE services as Caucasian families were. Parental expectations among Hispanic parents were similar to Caucasian parents, but the preference for modes of communication and information differed. (Contains 2 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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