Parents of individuals with disabilities face many challenges in accessing appropriate school services for their offspring. While advocacy programs are becoming increasingly common, little is known about the nature of parent advocacy including its related constructs. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between motivation,…

Since 2011, increased responsibility has been placed on English mainstream schools to provide appropriate careers guidance and support to their students to prepare them for a successful transition from school. Disabled students are likely to encounter many barriers in their transitions from formal education settings, and they are less likely to be…

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) severity and having a special education or early intervention plan and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on this association. This study used the 2020-2021 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and included 2,537 children aged 3-17…

This study examined undergraduate Adapted Physical Activity/Education course descriptions for content, disability frameworks, and course benefits. A total of 599 course descriptions from 590 universities in the United States were evaluated using content analysis. Notably, disability-related content, such as definitions, was most frequently…

As the number of students with autism enrolled in general education increases, there remains a need to support their academic achievement. While much of the existing literature presents the ways that teachers can support the social, emotional or sensory needs of students with autism, research into the academic supports for school-aged students…

Background/purpose: By representing the diverse experiential and affective realities of disabled people and exemplifying the possibility of their synergetic and symbiotic relationships with non-disabled individuals, textbooks can function as tools of sensitization to address prejudiced attitudes that hinder the achievement of inclusive education…

Background: Women labelled with intellectual disabilities face high rates of social exclusion and sexual violence, with limited research and few services tailored to their needs. Peer support offers many benefits including recognition of diverse lived experiences and nonprofessional perspectives. This article highlights collaborative efforts of…

Objective: The present study aimed to understand the effectiveness of natural setting interventions to increase the level of PA in older adults ([greater than or equal to] 40 years old) with intellectual disabilities. Method: Following PRISMA's most recent guidelines, a systematic review was used to synthesise research on PA interventions…

Background: There is limited evidence exploring sibling's perspective in Prader-Willi syndrome research. Objectives: To investigate the experiences and support needs of the siblings of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. Methods: This two-stage qualitative study involved siblings aged 11 years onwards (n = 11) and parents (n = 8). Stage 1…

"Disability and the University: A Disabled Students' Manifesto, 2nd edition" is a guide to what students with disabilities need to know about attending university, as well as to the essential supports and rights universities should provide. Each chapter represents a benchmark for students to follow as they travel through the institution,…

Early childhood education (ECE) teacher-identity formation starts from the time student-teachers enter initial teacher education (ITE) programmes through to the end of their teaching careers. Because teachers' identities are socially constructed, everyone involved in educational contexts plays a role in supporting or hindering a teacher's sense of…

This textbook offers a clear and accessible introduction to educational interpreting, focusing on the unique demands of working with deaf students in public school settings. Most interpreters begin their careers in these environments, often without specific preparation for the developmental and educational needs of deaf children. The book explores…

U.S. benefit programs like Social Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid impose strict asset limits for eligibility, which create a substantial disincentive to save. Due to structural and systemic barriers, households with a member who has a disability (HMDs) are more likely to have low financial security. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)…

Background: In 2024, Irish people rejected their government's proposed Constitutional changes relating to the definition of a family, and the interface between state and family with reference to the provision of care. Using data from a Carer's Study, this paper reflects on the defeated Care Amendment with reference to current and historic social…

We examined undergraduate students' perceptions of peers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) before and after participating in an inclusive book club on the college campus. Over a six-week period, undergraduate students and students with I/DD enrolled in the post-secondary education program at the university engaged in an…