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An Exploration of Causal Relationships Between Behavioural/Emotional Difficulties and Academic Achievement: A Path Model Approach International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Yujeong Park, Dong Gi Seo, Melissa Martin, Jihyun Lee
As the debate on whether uni-directional and/or bi-directional relationships exists between behavioural/emotional difficulties of school-aged learners, this study employed the path modelling approa...
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Parental Beliefs Towards the Inclusion of Autistic Children in Mainstream Schools International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Claire Wilson, Jack McKinlay, Carrie Ballantyne, Martin K. Toye
Research has examined teacher attitudes, knowledge, and stigma towards inclusion of autistic children in mainstream schools. Less focus has been given to these beliefs among parents. This is proble...
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The Relationship Between Different Levels of Autonomy, Inhibition Dimensions and Working Memory in People with Down Syndrome International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Martina Fontana, Sandra Pellizzoni, Maria Chiara Passolunghi
Inhibition and Working Memory (WM) are crucial predictors of everyday life autonomies in people with Down Syndrome (DS). We aimed to investigate the possible relationship between different levels o...
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Multicultural Education and Students with Special Needs: A Case Study from Greece International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Eleni Samsari, Georgios Nikolaou, Nektaria Palaiologou
Students of different ethnic backgrounds (e.g. refugees, immigrants) who also have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are considered as a ‘high risk’ group within the school conte...
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Investigation of Turkish Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Pelin Pistav Akmese, Nilay Kayhan
This study aims to investigate Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes, based on the use of sign language, in academic and vocational education and training processes. A quali...
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Universal Design for Learning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of the Literature International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Judith McKenzie, Amani Karisa, Callista Kahonde
The growing importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for implementing inclusive education is acknowledged in the Global Education Monitoring report of 2020. There is a lack ...
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Effects of the Good Behaviour Game on the Behaviour of Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities in Physical Education Settings International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Olfa Tounsi, Anis Ben Chikha, Abdessalem Koubaa, Omar Trabelsi, Liwa Masmoudi, Haitham A. Jahrami, Cain C. T. Clark, Khaled Trabelsi, Mourad Bahloul
The Good Behaviour Game (GBG) is an interdependent group contingency intervention, previously shown to be effective in managing students’ behaviour across several studies. An ABAB withdrawal design...
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Towards ‘A Level Playing Field’: A Participatory Study of Autistic University Students’ Experiences with Academic Support in England International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Sam Dexter, Kana Grace, Sarah-Louise Quinnell, Alice Surrey, Laura Crane
It is a university’s responsibility to ensure their autistic students are supported academically. While current research gives us an indication of how universities provide this support, it reveals ...
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“I Really Wanted to Further My Education but That Wasn’t Possible”: Out of School Experiences of Youth with Disabilities in Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Heather Michelle Aldersey, Joshua Lartey, Sumaya Gabriels, Xiaolin Xu, Dureyah Abrahams, Beata Batorowicz, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Tewodros Mamo, Ncikazi Nyoka, Theresa Lorenzo
Leaving school prematurely can have lifelong repercussions, and further entrench inequity and cycles of poverty faced by youth with disabilities on the African continent. This manuscript shares the...
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Changes in Behaviours Following an Integrative Exercise Intervention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Influence of Symptom Severity International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Craig Coffey, Damien Sheehan, Avery Faigenbaum, Sean Healy, Rhodri Lloyd, Sharon Kinsella
The current study investigated the effects of an integrative exercise intervention on the behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and if they were influenced by ASD symptom seve...
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Toys with Disabilities: Factors Associated with Their Acceptance as Inclusive Educational Means International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Alexandra Maftei, Alois Ghergut
The primary aim of this research was to explore the participants’ perception of inclusive toys (i.e. toys with disabilities) as suitable playing tools for preschool children and their willingness t...
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Understanding Teachers’ Lived Experiences of Instructional Collaboration in Inclusive and Mainstream Settings: A Transcendental Phenomenological Approach International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Khalid M. Abu-Alghayth
This project investigates teachers’ lived experiences of instructional collaboration in mainstream and inclusive education settings, looking both at the factors that special and general education t...
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Are Autistic Children with Theory of Mind Delays Unexpectedly Competent at Moral Reasoning? International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Candida C. Peterson, Virginia Slaughter
Moral reasoning and theory of mind (ToM) are two distinct but related aspects of social cognition. While past research has clearly documented serious delays in ToM development for children with aut...
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The Evolution of Services for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Nigeria International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Doris Adams Hill, Adeola Fayemi, Stephanie Ostrowski
Provision of services for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities (DD) in Nigeria has been influenced by US and international research and awareness efforts. Forces that impac...
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Teaching Requesting Skills to Children with Visual Impairment and Intellectual Disability by Using Picture Exchange Communication System Combined with Tangible Symbols International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Yuexin Zhang, Jinju Zhang, Jie Zhang, Margaret Sutherland, Siqi Huang
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) has been widely used to teach functional requesting and commenting skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. Some researchers also modified ...
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Adapting a Preschool Physical Activity Intervention to Be Inclusive of Children on the Autism Spectrum International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ellyn Schmidt, Jessica Hoffman, Christina Mulé, Amy Briesch
Interventions for promoting physical activity designed specifically for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lacking, which is problematic given the low rates of physical activity ...
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‘We Have to Try and Teach Them from Home’ – Parents’ Perspectives on Education of Children with Disabilities During the First Year of the COVID-19 Outbreak in Uganda International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Femke Bannink Mbazzi, Elizabeth Kawesa, Claire Nimusiima, Ruth Nalugya, Geert van Hove, Janet Seeley
Since March 2020, Uganda has confirmed cases of COVID-19 and implemented a response to curb the spread, which included over 12 months of school closure for most children. In this study we investiga...
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Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices Towards Inclusive Education for Children with ADHD in Scotland: A Qualitative Investigation International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Claire Wilson, Christina N. Green, Martin K. Toye, Carrie Ballantyne
Limited qualitative research has examined teachers’ understanding of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), their attitudes towards the inclusion of children with ADHD in mainstream schoo...
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South African Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Working with Learners with Severe Intellectual Disabilities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Deveny Beard, Salome Geertsema, Mia le Roux, Marien Graham, Ensa Johnson
ABSTRACT This study investigates South African teachers’ attitudes in schools for learners with special educational needs specifically learners with severe intellectual disability (SID) using a quantitative and descriptive online survey. The questionnaire includes the Modified Teachers’ Attitudes Scale. The theory of planned behaviour is used as an explanatory model to explore why teachers may have
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Exploring the Social Networks of Highly Diverse Middle School Students with Disabilities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Christoforos Mamas, Janka Goldan
ABSTRACT Research has shown that students with disabilities are more likely to maintain a lower social participation status than their peers. One aspect of social participation is the social relationships between these students and their peers. This study examined the friendship and hang out networks of students with and without disabilities in a highly diverse middle school in Southern California
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Bibliometric Analysis of Worldwide Trends in Inclusive Education Publications on the Web of Science (WoS) Database (1999 ~ 2018) International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Hsin-Luen Tsai, Jia-Fen Wu
ABSTRACT This bibliometric research aims to analyse inclusive education research from 1999 to 2018 as illustrative of worldwide trends regarding inclusive education. Five core issues consistently emerge from this analysis, and they are listed in chronological order as follows: Para-educational experiences and peer supports, pre-service and in-service teachers’ attitudes, outcomes, and achievements
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Barriers to Physical Activity for Australian Students with Vision Impairment International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Melissa Cain, Melissa Fanshawe, Ellen Armstrong, Lauren Lieberman
ABSTRACT Physical activity (PA) is important for fitness and psychological health, and a way for young people to make friends and socialise. Young people with vision impairment (VI) are, however, are less likely to engage in PA. A range of personal, social, and environmental barriers prevent equitable participation for young people with VI. There is a dearth of research focused on the experiences of
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The Effects of 3D Printing on Social Interactions in Inclusive Classrooms International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-18 Branko Anđić, Zsolt Lavicza, Dijana Vučković, Mirjana Maričić, Eva Ulbrich, Stanko Cvjetićanin, Filip Petrović
ABSTRACT This research attempts to examine the role of 3D printer as a learning tool in inclusive education. It examines the quality of verbal and nonverbal interactions between students with disabilities (SWD) and students without disabilities (SWOD) in an inclusive classroom at primary schools, where 3D printers were used as a learning tool. The results presented in this paper are based on qualitative
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Sign Language as a Means of Inclusion: A Case Study International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Omayya M. Al-Hassan, Kamal E. Bani-Hani, Mu’tasem M. Al-Masa’deh
ABSTRACT One of the major impacts of hearing disability that hinders the individual’s effective participation in society and full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms is his/her ability to communicate with others. Sign language is one of the main methods of communication used by people with hearing disability. Therefore, improving access to sign language services and increasing the availability
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Understanding How Self-Determination Affects the Quality of Life of Young People with Intellectual Disability International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Cristina Mumbardó-Adam, Eva Vicente, David Simó-Pinatella, Giulia Balboni
ABSTRACT Quality of life (QoL) has been extensively studied within the field of intellectual disability, with various theoretical frameworks being developed to guide the provision of appropriate supports in daily life. However, the role that self-determination can play in the QoL of adolescents with intellectual disability has received little attention. This study explores the impact of personal characteristics
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Using Video Feedback in Collaborative Lesson Research with SEND Teachers of Students with Autism - a Case Report International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Kamilla Klefbeck, Mona Holmqvist
ABSTRACT This study used video feedback in a collaborative development study to help improve teachers’ perceptions of the learning needs of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) and enhance their active participation in the classroom. Crucially, teachers need the necessary skills to discern students’ subtle communications, as students with ASD and co-occurring
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Are Teachers Talking About Disability?: An Investigation of Factors Associated with Discussion in PK-12 Classrooms International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Nicole Hansen, Irene P. Kan, Christa S. Bialka, Ava Lundell
ABSTRACT Teachers are uniquely positioned to mitigate ableism and address disability in the classroom; however, many hesitate to do so. This silence perpetuates bias and may teach children that difference is negative. Situated within the field of Disability Studies in Education, this investigation of PK-12 teachers (n = 256) aims to broadly characterise the types of discussions that occur in classrooms
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Social Participation for Inclusion: Proposal and Evaluation of Its Indicators in Ordinary Schools with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Ángela Barrios, Cecilia Simón, Héctor Gutiérrez, Soledad Andrés
ABSTRACT Based on our definition, social participation as a central dimension in inclusive education implies knowing whether students, especially the most vulnerable, ”form part” of the group by relating in a positive and beneficial way with their peers and, consequently, can ”feel part”, which will be reflected in their well-being. This study aims to evaluate the social participation through of peer
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The Construct Validity of a Questionnaire for Parental Physical Activity Orientation and Its Association with Parental Explicit Modeling in Parents of Young Children with Disabilities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Byungmo Ku
ABSTRACT The purposes of the present study were a) to evaluate the construct validity of a questionnaire measuring parental physical activity (PA) orientation, and b) to examine the association between constructs of parental PA orientation and parental explicit PA modelling in parents of young children with disabilities. One hundred and thirty-five participants completed an online questionnaire. Exploratory
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Efficacy of Stress Inoculation Training on General Health of the Mothers of Blind Children International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Ehsan Bahramfar, Mohammad Ashori
ABSTRACT The aim of the current study was to investigate the influence of stress inoculation training (SIT) on the general health of mothers of children with visual impairments. The study population included the mothers of children with visual impairments aged 33–45 years during 2018–2019 academic year in Isfahan city. The participants were 34 mothers selected by convenient sampling method from Shahid
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Comparative Exploration of Inclusive Practices Taught in Special Education Preparation Programs in Saudi Universities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-04-04 Khalid M. Abu-Alghayth, Danielle Lane, Sarah Semon
ABSTRACT Over the last few decades, the inclusion of children with disabilities in general education classrooms worldwide has increased, however, the preparation and professional development of teachers has not kept pace. While teachers are instrumental in the facilitation of inclusive classrooms, they continue to struggle to provide accommodations and modifications, to exhibit supportive behavior
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Identifying Learning Concepts in Art Activities: Teaching Strategies for Inclusive Group Learning International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Satoshi Ikeda, Tomiko Oe, Tamami Kitajima, Yosuke Shibata
ABSTRACT Inclusive education has been promoted in recent years; however, its inadequacies and the difficulty of its practical application have been pointed out. Hence, this study presents a scheme of learning according to the conditions of a person’s disability and proposes a hypothetical teaching method that accommodates various degrees of disability. The method implements teaching materials developed
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Coaching Parents of Young Children with Complex Communication Needs to Implement Aided Language Stimulation Using Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display Communication Books International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Harriet Korner, Mark Carter, Jennifer Stephenson
ABSTRACT The aim of this pilot study was to explore the feasibility and language outcomes of coaching parents to implement an aided language stimulation intervention using Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication books. Two parent–child dyads, with children aged 4 years 6 months and 4 years 8 months participated in a home-based intervention. An AB design was used. Data were collected
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Collaborative Practices Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers: A Survey of Teachers in Two Australian States International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 Kelsey Brady, Jae-Hyun Kim
ABSTRACT Purpose: We investigated the collaborative practice between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and teachers in two Australian states with different policies and legislations affecting SLP services in schools. Methods: Teachers from New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD) completed an online survey (N = 117). A mixed-method approach was used to analyse teachers’ responses in the survey
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Trends in the Use of Assistive Technology: An Exploration of Emerging Shifts in Assistive Devices Used to Support Individuals in Their Lifestyle Preferences and Goals International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Shondra Loggins Clay
ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to explore 10-year trends in the use of Assistive Technology (AT). Using 2006 and 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, univariate analysis were performed, and the rate of change was calculated. In both 2006 and 2015 data, a higher per cent of Blacks were using AT compared to Whites and Hispanics (p < .001); however, the rate of increase
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Echolalia in Autism: A Scoping Review International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-08 Sally Ryan, Jacqueline Roberts, Wendi Beamish
ABSTRACT Echolalia, a language phenomenon whereby individuals imitate the speech of others, is commonly used by children and adults with autism. Research into the underlying nature and meanings associated with this repetitive behaviour is characterised by a lack of conceptual definitions and conflicting opinions about the functions of echolalia. A scoping review was undertaken to summarise the range
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Caregiving Challenges, Service Needs, Impact and Future Care for Autism in Uganda International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Jorem Awadu, Gloria K. Lee, Sarah Curtiss
The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth understanding of the challenges Ugandan parents of children with autism face. Caring for a child with autism poses unique challenges to families...
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Is Physical Activity Good Medicine for Children and Youth with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Which Aspects Could Influence Outcomes? an Umbrella Review International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-25 Lise Andersen Réol
ABSTRACT This umbrella review addresses the relation between physical activity (PA) for children and youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and positive outcomes. A systematic literature search in Medline, PsychInfo, and ERIC revealed 338 records, and 20 review articles were included in the analysis. The review articles referred to 130 different and mainly small empirical studies
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Work Opportunities and Workplace Characteristics for Employees with Intellectual Disability in the Norwegian Labour Market International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-24 Veerle Garrels, Hanne Marie Høybråten Sigstad, Christian Wenbelborg, Evan E. Dean
ABSTRACT In most countries, people with intellectual disability are largely excluded from competitive employment. Research has identified school- and workplace-related barriers that may hinder their participation in the labour market. Yet, information about available work opportunities for employees with intellectual disability is lacking. This study aims to address this knowledge gap by mapping work
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Voices of Community-Based Program Volunteers for Korean Americans with Severe Disabilities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-24 Sunyoung Kim, Hyejung Kim, Veronica Y. Kang
Members of Korean American communities have displayed an increasing interest in volunteering opportunities with individuals with severe disabilities that promote social interaction and community en...
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‘We Need to Go Back to Our Schools, and We Need to Make that Change We Wish to See’: Empowering Teachers for Disability Inclusion International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-15 Jane Kelly, Judith Mckenzie, Brian Watermeyer, Richard Vergunst, Amani Karisa, Chantal Samuels
Despite a sound policy framework, the right of learners with disabilities in South Africa to inclusive and equitable quality education is not being met. A key reason hindering the realisation of th...
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Special Education Directors and Special Education Teachers’ Self-Efficacy for Serving Students with English Learner and Special Education Needs International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-15 Juanita M. Reyes, James E. Gentry, Stephanie Atchley, Jennifer Phillips
This exploratory, descriptive study sought to determine the perceptions of special education (SPED) directors and their respective SPED teachers regarding self-efficacy in meeting the diverse needs...
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Communication Breakdowns and Repairs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Fathers and Mothers International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Michelle Flippin
The ability to repair breakdowns in communication is a critical pragmatic language skill. To date however, studies of repairs have been conducted with mothers or examiners. Little is known about re...
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Profiles of Teachers’ Work Engagement in Special Education: The Impact of Burnout and Job Satisfaction International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Alexander-Stamatios Antoniou, Kyriaki Pavlidou, Garyfalia Charitaki, Anastasia Alevriadou
The purpose of this study was to identify special education teachers’ profiles in relation to their levels of burnout, work engagement and job satisfaction, following a person- oriented approach. T...
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Educators' Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education in Zambia: A Brief Report International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Muchinka Mbewe Peele
Attitudes towards educating children with disabilities have changed dramatically over the past 25 years in the African Sub-Saharan country of Zambia. Some children with special needs have come to b...
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The Effects of EASY Minds Program on Working Memory and Selective Attention in Students with Math Learning Disabilities International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-08 Yousef Dehghani, Faride Sadat Hoseini, Fateme Jamshidi
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the EASY Minds program on working memory and selective attention of a group of Iranian students with maths learning disabilities. The study had...
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The Effect of COVID 19 Pandemic on the Participation of Children with Special Needs International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-22 Sedef Şahin, Ramazan Şahin, Özgün Kaya Kara, Hasan Galipoğlu, Barkın Köse
The objective of this study is to investigate the environmental factors such as supports and barriers that have been faced by those children with SLD between the before and after COVID-19 lockdown ...
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Agency for Inclusion: A Case Study of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-22 Hui Lin, Lexie Grudnoff, Mary Hill
International recognition of Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) as agents of change for students with special educational needs calls for a deeper understanding of SENCo agency. Howeve...
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Understanding Perspectives of Job Coaches of Supported Employment Programs Working with Adults with Autism International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-11 So Yoon Kim
Semi-structured interviews were conducted to examine the perspectives of 11 job coaches who worked with employees with autism in supported employment programs. Responses were qualitatively analysed...
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Positive Youth Development Program for Adolescents with Disabilities: A Pragmatic Trial International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Daniel Page, Stephanie Hanrahan, Lisa Buckley
It is well established that positive youth development (PYD) programs improve adolescent psycho-social wellbeing; however, it remains unclear if PYD programs developed for able-bodied adolescents c...
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Evaluation of Low-intensity Therapist-Delivered Intervention in Addition to Parent Coaching for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-07 Hannah Waddington, Sally Curtis, Lauren van Noorden, Jeff Sigafoos, Larah van der Meer, Andrew Whitehouse
Parents are often expected to be the primary implementers of intervention for their young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The provision of a few hours a week of intervention by a trai...
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Perceptions of Parents and Caregivers in New Zealand: Educational Experiences of their Children with Tourette Syndrome International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-05 Russell Pine, Karin Bruckner, James Mbinta, Robyn Twemlow, Seonaid Anderson
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder estimated to affect around 1% of children worldwide. Although advances in pharmacological and behavioural treatments appear promising, there is a p...
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Special Education in Syria: Challenges and Recommendations, a Descriptive Study International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-04 Wissam Mounzer, Donald M. Stenhoff
Over the past three decades, various efforts have been made to develop special education policies and services in Syria. However, to guarantee the improvement of special education services and to d...
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Implementation of Inclusive Education: A Systematic Review of Studies of Inclusive Education Interventions in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Melissa Mendoza, Jody Heymann
This review focuses on answering the research question: What can we learn from studies of interventions to address the implementation of inclusive education of students with disabilities in low- an...
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Reviewing Inclusive Education for Children with Special Educational Needs in Bahrain Public Schools International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Hala Al Khalifa
This study is an empirical investigation of special and inclusive education provision in Bahrain’s public schools by considering four schools as case studies. The initiative of inclusive education ...
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‘They Change Our Lives More than We Change Them’: Young Adults’ Perspectives on Relationships with Autistic Siblings International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-11 Bridget M. Wright, Joann P. Benigno, John W. Mccarthy, Jennifer Chabot
Although sibling relationships are significant and enduring throughout the lifespan, research concerning relationships among young adults and their autistic siblings is scarce. The goal of this stu...
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Affective and Cognitive Theory of Mind in Children with Down Syndrome: A Brief Report International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-05 Anna Amadó, Francesc Sidera, Elisabet Serrat
Background Previous literature suggests that children with Down syndrome (DS) have difficulties in cognitive and affective components of Theory of Mind (ToM). However, the nature of the distinction...
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Access and Use of Digital Information Resources by Students with Vision Impairment: Challenges, Prospects and Expected Role of Libraries International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-05 Azeem Akbar, Abdul Jabbar, Qurat UI Ain Saleem, Murtaza Ashiq
The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has considerably increased among students, including students with vision impairment (SVI). There has been limited work on the informati...
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Bhutanese Teachers’ Views about the Inclusion of Students on the Autism Spectrum International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-06-30 Dawa Dukpa, Suzanne Carrington, Sofia Mavropoulou
Adopting the social constructionist approach, this study reports on Bhutanese teachers’ views about the inclusion of students on the autism spectrum in regular schools. Following an exploratory seq...
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A Study on the Translatability of the Developmental Assessment Report into the Individualized Education Plan in the Philippines International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-06-29 Ellisiah Jocson, Janine Buenrostro
The Special Education Process (SEP) demands the collaboration of various professionals and personalities to create the Individualised Education Plan (IEP), beginning with the evaluation conducted b...