Purpose: With the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the importance of early screening and diagnosis has been subject to considerable discussion. Given the subtle differences between ASD children and typically developing children during the early stages of development, it is imperative to investigate the utilization of…

In this qualitative study, we explored the perceived facilitators and barriers of school-based engagement among parents of youth with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from 642 open-ended responses collected via a national survey during January to February of 2021, we employed a thematic analysis to examine how parents navigated…

The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness of educational leaders on global, regional and national inclusive education legal frameworks that guide the implementation of inclusive education in inclusive schools (resource centers) of Addis Ababa. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used. Data were collected through…

All students deserve to be engaged in high-quality science instruction that moves beyond memorization and recall of facts and offers opportunities for sensemaking. Science achievement is alarmingly low signifying there is a large percentage of students experiencing difficulty in science. The low science achievement may be symptomatic of gaps in…

Using data extracted from the Parent and Family Involvement in Education Survey of the 2019 National Household Education Surveys Program, this study used a series of linear probability models to examine the association between family-school relationships and exclusionary discipline. The sample included 15,360 U.S. families of K-12 non-homeschooled…

Background/purpose: Self-advocacy is an important but underserved skill for students with disabilities in higher education, especially in Indonesia, where structural and social barriers persist. This study explores the reasons behind self-advocacy and the experiences of students with disabilities who actively advocate for themselves. The study…

This study explores strategies for fostering leadership skills in children with disabilities (CWD) through insights from successful adult leaders with disabilities. Using a strengths-based approach grounded in leadership and disability studies, we conducted in-depth interviews with 29 adult leaders from India and the USA to investigate key…

Background: Neurodiversity in mathematics classrooms embraces learners with mathematical barriers. This article contends that cultural play and technology can be used to support neurodiverse learners in teaching mathematics in early childhood as they incorporate inclusivity, equity and diversity. Aim: The article explores the educators' lived…

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practices of teachers regarding Inclusive Education (IE) in Southeast Asia and South Asia, where a scarcity of comprehensive review papers exists that address all three aspects of IE. A systematic search was conducted using the Education Resource Information Center (ERIC)…

The purpose of this project was to examine the impact of a novel hybrid computer-based dysphagia simulation training on student confidence and clinical decision-making in the area of adult dysphagia. We developed a pilot SBT database, including computer-based simulations utilizing real-life actors who simulated standardized adult patients with…

Special Education Assistants serve as support personnel who assist individuals with special needs across diverse educational settings. Despite their crucial roles, there is no unified terminology either in Turkey or internationally; terms such as "facilitator," "shadow teacher," or "teacher assistant" are used…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine English reading comprehension skills in Spanish-English bilingual children with and without developmental language disorder (DLD). In particular, we examined the contribution of Spanish and English oral language skills and of the language of instruction (i.e., English only or dual language) to…

This study investigates the extent to which inclusive practices are embedded in the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes of primary education faculties in Türkiye. It seeks to examine the multiple factors that come together to influence the approaches used by teacher educators in different departments. Data were collected through…

Formal autism diagnosis is often critical for children to access early, autism-specific services and supports. However, barriers to traditional in-person evaluations, including long waitlists, delay diagnosis. The goal of the current study was to compare diagnostic impressions (i.e. clinical judgments) made by primary care clinicians and autism…

How do queer disabled students create connections and dream about accessible futures? With our current commitment to surveillance, queer disabled college students find ways to connect without administrative intervention and create ways to resist ableist norms. This manuscript will explore how college students who identify as queer, mad, mentally…