APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

The Combination of the Addy & Uno Musical and the Realabilities Comic Book Series in Enhnacing the Knowledge, Cognitive Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions of Typical Children Towards Children with Disabilities.

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Developmental

  • Nava Silton
    Marymount Manhattan College
  • Patrick Riley
    Marymount Manhattan College
  • Robera Frossard
    Marymount Manhattan College

Abstract

The Addy & Uno Musical and The Realabilities Comic Series aim to reduce negative attitudes towards special needs by following the adventures of five friends with disabilities. Paired sample t-tests from 22 elementary-school children indicated significantly improved knowledge, cognitive attitudes and behavioral intentions towards individuals with disabilities following the intervention.

Disabilities

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