We analysed the long-term consequences of inclusive versus segregated educational settings for students with special educational needs in the area of learning (SEN-L, formerly 'learning disability') in Germany. We focused on the consequences of educational settings on subjective well-being (SWB) measured as general life satisfaction five to six…

Purpose: To explore the perspectives of educators, parents, and individuals on the autism spectrum regarding the qualities of teachers best equipped to support autistic students. Methods: In qualitative interviews parents of autistic adults (n = 35) discussed experiences they and their child faced during the school years, as did young autistic…

In this paper I engage in an autobiographical inquiry into my experience of my son's autism assessment referral and how this experience has continued to guide me in my learning journey as a mother, educator, friend, and family member. Thinking about how a parent's greatest gift in this world is their children, I inquire into the messiness of…

This study explored the experiences of urban high school students in the Paralympic School Day (PSD) program and their perceptions about disability. Fifteen students took part in focus group interviews and written reflections were collected. Three interrelated themes were constructed: (a) "the people who we usually think of having to help…

Little is known about how culturally and linguistically diverse caregivers perceive their child's challenging behaviors. To gain an understanding of how caregivers' perceptions are influenced by their cultural backgrounds, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 Korean caregivers (Korean American = 10 caregivers; Korean caregivers in Korea…

One of the more salient roles of school psychologists is the school-based assessment of child and adolescent mental health problems. The most widely used diagnostic and classification system for mental health disorders in the United States is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Many school psychologists (or their…

Service coordinators (SCs) in Part C early intervention (EI) programs fulfill critical supportive roles assisting families in accessing and successfully navigating services needed for their infants/toddlers identified with delays or disabilities. However, evidence of effective training for SCs is limited. One state scaled up training in the…

Dually identified (DI) students, or classified English Learners (ELs) with documented disabilities, are legally entitled to services that address "both" their disability- and language-related learning needs. We contend that unless state education agencies (SEAs) furnish local education agencies (LEAs) with high-quality guidance…

Data-Based Instruction (DBI) has a strong empirical base for supporting the intensive academic needs of students who do not respond to standard treatment protocols. However, teachers use DBI infrequently in practice. In a previous study (Poch et al., 2020), teachers reported supports such as coaching facilitated DBI implementation, whereas access…

The extent to which differences were present in the Texas state-mandated Reading assessment for Emergent Bilingual students by their special education status (i.e., Not Special Education, Special Education) for five school years was addressed. Data were collected from the Texas Education Agency Public Education Information Management System for…

Linking and integrating data from different data systems can help U.S. states, territories, and other entities answer critical questions about children and families, their needs, and experiences with IDEA services and supports. The 2021 State of the States Survey provides information about how Part C early intervention (EI) programs and Part B 619…

Background/purpose: Within the framework of adaptive education, teachers are expected not only to possess strong subject matter expertise but also to adapt instructional strategies to address the diverse needs of learners, including students with special educational needs. In this regard, the pedagogical competence of inclusive teachers emerges as…

Grounded in role stress theory, this study aimed to examine the sources of stress and coping strategies among adapted physical education (APE) teachers. A total of 15 (10 female, five male) APE teachers with six to 31 years of teaching experience participated in this study. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews and…

Interdisciplinary personnel preparation programs are crucial in shaping the next generation of service providers in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE), special education, school psychology and counseling, and other related service fields. This article examines three distinct interdisciplinary personnel preparation…

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to develop and test a virtual reality application designed to put the participants "in the shoes" of an autistic person during a routine task. Method: The study involved a randomized controlled trial that included 103 participants recruited from a technical college. Each participant responded to…