Graduation Term
2014
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
School of Teaching and Learning
Committee Chair
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.
Access Type
Dissertation-Open Access
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