PO739: Experiences of School Psychologists Living With Chronic Illness and Disability

  • PMD: 10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 5: Issues in School Psychology, Education, and Supervision

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. describe the ways that chronic illnesses and disabilities impact people’s personal and professional characteristics;
  2. understand the experiences of school psychologists living with chronic illnesses and disabilities; and
  3. support themselves or their colleagues with chronic illnesses and disabilities at their workplace and through professional activities.

Description

This presentation shares the results of a qualitative research study on the experiences of practicing school psychologists living with chronic illness and disability and implications for our profession.

Presenter(s)

Lisa S. Peterson, PhD, New Mexico State University
Laura A. Esposito, New Mexico State University
Karyme Gomez-Sanchez, New Mexico State University

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