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See the ocean by estelle condra5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Generally, characters with DD are portrayed positively and realistically, but many remain static throughout the stories. Results indicated that most characters portrayed have ASD (80%) and the majority are male (65%). Data were analyzed regarding personal portrayal, social interactions, and exemplary practices. All books considered were eligible for the 2018 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award. Using descriptive analyses, we evaluated 38 books written for children and adolescents (11 picture books, 17 chapter books) for their portrayals of characters with developmental disabilities, comparing the portrayals against those published in three previous studies. As many children first encounter individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) through characters in children's literature, these individuals must be depicted authentically. ![]()
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