A study of the educational therapy service in Newfoundland and Labrador

Anderson-Lane, Valerie Elizabeth (1990) A study of the educational therapy service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

[English] PDF (Migrated (PDF/A Conversion) from original format: (application/pdf)) - Accepted Version Available under License - The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Download (17MB) [English] PDF - Accepted Version Available under License - The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. (Original Version)

Abstract

In 1986, the Department of Education in Newfoundland and Labrador developed a policy concerning its services for behavior disordered students. The teaching unit assigned to provide these services was entitled Educational Therapist. -- The purpose of this study was to examine the educational therapist's services offered to behavior disordered students. Educational therapists throughout the Province completed a survey questionnaire regarding their own background, characteristics of the children, and the interventions provided for these students. Fifty- nine therapists responded and provided information about themselves and 306 core behavior disordered children. -- The analysis of responses included the characteristics and problems of children labeled behavior disordered in these units; the nature of services and treatments being provided; the training and background of the therapists, as well as their perception of further training needs. Results indicate that educational therapists work with a variety of behavior disordered children. -- The training and background of therapists are varied and there is little consensus among those surveyed related to the role and function of the educational therapist. Results would indicate a strong need to further research the effectiveness of these positions along with their appropriate roles in the school system.

Actions (login required)

View Item