Examining the Attitudes and Physiological Responses Preservice Learners Have towards Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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  • Author(s): Gouvousis, Aphroditi; Heilmann, John; Golden, Jeanne
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Jul-Sep 2010 4(3):450-456.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2010
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
    • Subject Terms:
      Metabolism; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Psychological Patterns; Attitude Measures; Responses; Young Children; Males; Teaching Experience; Behavior Problems; Student Teacher Attitudes
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2009.11.001
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      This study investigated attitudes and physiological responses demonstrated by preservice learners towards young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) and two physiological measures (skin conductance and heart rate responses) were obtained. Four behaviors (two control and two problematic) depicting preschool-age males with ASD were viewed by preservice learners who either had limited (n=15) or substantial experience (n=15) in working with this population. Results revealed significant differences between behaviors (control versus problematic) on two out of three SAM ratings and on both physiological measures. Specifically, the results documented that regardless of level of experience, preservice learners exhibited increased arousal when watching problematic behaviors. (Contains 3 tables.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2010
    • Accession Number:
      EJ878575