43. Access is Not Enough: Fostering a Sense of Belonging for Students with Disabilities | PBIS 2023

A sense of belonging is the feeling experienced by a student based on their perception that they fit into an environment and encounter meaningful relationships. Students with disabilities often have access to the environment but is that enough to develop a sense of belonging? This engaging presentation will share the findings of a recent study conducted to gain a deeper understanding of how students with Autism experience a sense of belonging as well as factors that either promote or inhibit it.