Inclusion of youth with disabilities in afterschool programs

摘要: Afterschool staff have been identified as a critical piece in the positive outcomes youth receive through participation afterschool programs (Apsler, 2009; Daud & Carruthers, 2008; Riggs Greenberg, 2004). These may benefit with disabilities but little is known about what influences to include programs. This dissertation describes two studies aimed at understanding factors influence programs, and if training based on these would be an effective way encourage inclusion behaviors. The first study surveyed 91 program using measure designed capture beliefs toward including physical activity. results of this indicated that 53% members' intention can explained by attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, while 8% behavior staffs' intention. Expectations those closest was strongest predictor staffs strength relationship from norms expectations others are important factor children activity during should clear presenting their philosophy working second determine 3 hour had effect staff's intention, knowledge. Eighty participated x sites. All participants were assigned either or control groups stratified random assignment. Participants group received three key stakeholders (organizations, parents, disabilities, peers) strategies among other topics. Results indicate participating significantly increased knowledge (F (1, 78) = 21.43, p<.05) compared group. No differences observed between for behavior. demonstrates in-service trainings useful resource increasing Overall, identifies contribute behavior, how Study one indicates attitudes around them play role included trainings. focusing increase An help provide appropriate supports…