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    Parental perceptions of APE teachers & programs for children with autism

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    2011
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    Cook, Allison H.
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    Physical education for children with disabilities -- New York (State)
    Autistic children -- Education -- New York (State)
    Parents -- New York (State) -- Psychology.
    Abstract
    Purpose of this study was to validate an instrument in order to assess parental perceptions toward adapted physical education (APE) teachers and programs. Participants included two expert panels, one to assess content validity of the survey (n = 5), and another to assess item content relevance of survey questions (n = 8). Additional participants (n = 11) were parents of children and youth with autism aged 6-20 currently enrolled in APE or General Physical Education (GPE) through their school districts. The Parental Perceptions Toward APE Teachers (PPTAPET) survey was developed using a multi-step approach and a Likert Scale design where parents rated their level of satisfaction regarding communication with APE teachers, qualifications of APE teachers, and rapport with the APE teacher. The culling down of the PPTAPET was done by way of a correlational pair wise matrix and Delphi Method. Lastly [alpha] coefficients and split half reliability of the survey were determined. Based on the [alpha] coefficients for each of the three subscales it was concluded that the PPTAPET survey had high internal validity. Each subscale on the PPTAPET survey possessed high [alpha] values of .89, .89, and .92 respectively. Split half reliability of the scale was determined by the Spearman Brown Prophecy coefficient and determined r" = .90. In conclusion, preliminary evidence for validity and reliability of the PPTAPET was acceptable and demonstrated the survey may be a useful tool in assessing parental perceptions of their child’s APE program and teacher.
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    65 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/1951/57161
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