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This study presents data on the effects of the proximity of
instructional assistants on students with multiple disabilities who are
placed in general education classrooms. Based on extensive
observations
and interviews, analysis of the data highlighted eight major finding of
educational significance, all related to proximity of instructional
assistants. These categories of finding included: (a) interference with
ownership and responsibility by general educators; (b) separation from
classmates; (c) dependence on adults; (d) interference with peer
interactions; (e) limitations on access to competent instruction; (f)
loss of personal control; (g) loss of gender identity; and (h)
interference with instruction of other students. The article concludes
with a set of proposals for future policy development, training,
practice, and research to corresponding to the findings of this study.
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