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Fostering Strengths and Supporting the Needs of Students With Disabilities

Fostering Strengths and Supporting the Needs of Students With Disabilities
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Author(s): Amy Milsom (Appalachian State University, USA)and Maggie DeWeese (Appalachian State University, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 21
Source title: Strengthening School Counselor Advocacy and Practice for Important Populations and Difficult Topics
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Meredith A. Rausch (Augusta University, USA)and Laura L. Gallo (Boise State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7319-8.ch011

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Abstract

Students with disabilities often are not adequately served in schools, resulting in academic achievement gaps as well as poorer college and career outcomes compared to their peers without disabilities. Nearly 14% of students in public K-12 schools have diagnosed disabilities and receive services and accommodations either through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. School counselors are responsible for addressing the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of every student in their school, yet research consistently suggests many school counselors do not feel prepared or confident to address the needs of students with disabilities. This chapter is designed to provide an overview of the unique strengths and needs of students with disabilities, as well as a framework for conceptualizing counseling interventions. The importance of collaboration, leadership, and advocacy are discussed, as are ethical and professional development recommendations.

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