Social-psychological support personnel: Attitudes and perceptions of teamwork supporting children with disabilities.
This article used a mixed methods design to analyze attitudes and perceptions of social-psychological support personnel serving on school-based teams supporting children with disabilities. Results suggest that the 76 respondents held a generally positive attitude about teamwork. Qualitative analyses of open-ended responses found discipline collaboration and sharing information and perspectives as benefits of the team process. Perceived limitations of the team process included time constraints and a lack of commitment to the process. Recommendations for improving the team process centered on time management, communication and cooperation, and team organization.
Gallagher
Peggy A
PA
Georgia State University, Atlanta, 30302-3979, USA. spepag@langate.gsu.edu
Malone
D Michael
DM
Ladner
Jana R
JR
D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010290:Parents; D010465:Perception; D012574:Schools / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*