Reflections of Self: Images of People with Specific Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder in Children's Literature

Author

Elizabeth R. Hayes, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

9-30-2014

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

School of Teaching and Learning

First Advisor

Linda Haling

Abstract

In this dissertation, I explored the portrayals of people with a specific learning disability or with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children's literature. Eighteen books were analyzed to determine what themes and messages were being conveyed to children.

The major themes were about friendship, and overcoming issues associated with a SLD or AD/HD. In addtion, the portrayals suggest that children with SLD and AD/HD have similar problems like their peers with these conditions. However, there were portrayals of stereotypical roles and usage of negative language.

Comments

Imported from ProQuest Hayes_ilstu_0092E_10368.pdf

Recommended Citation

Hayes, Elizabeth R., "Reflections of Self: Images of People with Specific Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder in Children's Literature" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 262.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/262

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2014.Hayes.E

Page Count

144