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Mastery Motivation in Children with Intellectual Disability: Is There Evidence for a Down Syndrome Behavioural Phenotype?
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Gilmore, Linda; Cuskelly, Monica; Browning, Melissa – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2015
The main purpose of the current study was to provide empirical evidence to support or refute assumptions of phenotypic deficits in motivation for children with Down syndrome (DS). Children with moderate intellectual disability (MID) associated with etiologies other than DS were recruited in an extension of a previous study that involved children…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Mastery Learning, Learning Motivation
Developmental Expectations, Personality Stereotypes, and Attitudes towards Inclusive Education: Community and Teacher Views of Down Syndrome.
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Gilmore, Linda; Campbell, Jennifer; Cuskelly, Monica – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2003
Knowledge about Down syndrome and attitudes toward the inclusion of children with Down syndrome were examined in 2,053 community members and 538 experienced teachers. Both groups displayed reasonably accurate knowledge. However, they significantly underestimated life expectancy. Around 20% of each group believed the regular classroom was the best…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Child Development, Down Syndrome, Elementary Secondary Education