PURPOSE:
the aim of this study was to assess the social attitudes of students without Special Educational Needs - SEN regarding the inclusion before and after a training program in genetic syndromes.
METHODS:
219th grade students enrolled in regular school participated in this study. The Likert-type scale of social attitudes towards inclusion was used to measure the social attitudes. The program consisted of activities, including, classroom, distance and practical activities on the themes genetic syndromes and inclusion.
RESULTS:
in both groups, the post-test scores are significantly higher, showing more favorable attitudes after the training program.
CONCLUSION:
it becomes evident the need for intervention programs that provide changes in attitudes contributing to the inclusion process.
Special Education; Training; Genetics; Information
