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The Meaning and Nature of Parental Advocacy in the Early Years
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Schraml-Block, Kristen; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Exceptionality, 2022
Families who have children with delays or disabilities are often expected to become advocates for their children. Despite this inherent expectation, there is limited research available focused on advocacy during the early years (birth to three). The purpose of this study was to use qualitative inquiry, specifically semi-structured interviews, to…
Descriptors: Parent Role, Advocacy, Parent Participation, Early Intervention
The Effectiveness of Special Education Training Programs for Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review
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Rios, Kristina; Burke, Meghan M. – Exceptionality, 2021
Family-professional partnership is an essential component of the special education process for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many families face barriers to participation in the special education process. Latino families especially face systemic barriers when participating in educational…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Special Education, Students with Disabilities, Barriers
Reaching out to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: Strategies and Challenges Reported by Parent Training and Information Center Staff
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Rossetti, Zach; Burke, Meghan M. – Exceptionality, 2019
Within special education policy and practice, parents are expected to advocate for their children to receive appropriate special education and related services. However, the majority of parents report feeling disempowered to advocate; families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds may feel especially disempowered. Federally…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Advocacy, Cultural Differences, Language Usage
Person-Centered Transition Planning for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: What Are We Still Missing?
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Lee, Chung Eun; Kim, Jennifer G. – Exceptionality, 2022
The person-centered individualized education program (IEP) transition planning has emerged as a primary indicator of quality services, and as a predictor for successful post-school outcomes for transition-age youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, these person-centered transition practices are not uniformly implemented across the…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Cooperative Planning, Transitional Programs, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Special Education Advocacy in the Juvenile Justice System: Perspectives from Probation Officers
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Burke, Meghan M.; Dalmage, Heather – Exceptionality, 2016
Although students with disabilities are over-represented in the juvenile justice system and frequently receive poor educational services, few studies have examined strategies to increase compliance with student needs and individualized education programs. In this study, we conducted interviews with eight probation officers in the Advocacy Unit of…
Descriptors: Special Education, Advocacy, Juvenile Justice, Caseworkers
Examining the Perspectives of Latino Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder towards Advocacy
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Burke, Meghan M.; Rios, Kristina; Garcia, Marlene; Sandman, Linda; Lopez, Brenda; Magaña, Sandra – Exceptionality, 2019
Rapidly becoming the largest ethnic group of American students, compared to White students with disabilities, Latino students with disabilities receive less services and their parents are more likely to struggle to receive services. Yet, it is unclear how Latino families advocate for their children with disabilities including how cultural values…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Family Attitudes, Children, Autism