Raising a child with a lifelong disability requires time, attention, and the development of skills to assist the child to be healthy and participate in usual childhood activities. Caring needs may include providing medical care, education, and support. The study aimed to determine the educational system and support systems for children with…

This study examined the factors that contributed to students with disabilities' positive and challenging experiences transitioning to remote learning in the spring 2020 semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic at a small, two-year community college located in the Midwestern United States. The study administered a confidential survey to students with…

The study assessed the diagnostic validity of the diagnostic behavioral assessment for autism spectrum disorders-revised (DiBAS-R; 19-item screening scale based on ratings by caregivers) in a clinical sample of 381 adults with ID. Analysis revealed a sensitivity of 0.82 and a specificity of 0.67 in the overall sample (70.3% agreement). Sensitivity…

Interactional diversity, defined as "informal engagement with diverse peers that occurs outside of the classroom," is one way for colleges and universities to facilitate connections between and among students (Bowman, 2010). Little is known, however, about the enduring effects of interactional diversity, particularly as it relates to…

The aim of this article is to contribute to the development of research tools for the analysis of the special education curriculum. More precisely, using the concepts of classification and framing from the theory of Basil Bernstein, we approach the intended curriculum for students with mild and moderate learning difficulties. To be specific, using…

While inclusive education is an admirable ideal, it is often difficult to implement. Successful educators have found that employing certain instructional strategies can help meet the needs of students with varying abilities. Inclusive teaching strategies refer to any number of teaching approaches that address the needs of students with a variety…

Purpose: Although the 5 studies presented within this clinical forum include children who differ widely in locality, language learning profile, and age, all were motivated by a desire to improve the accuracy at which developmental language disorder is identified within linguistically diverse schools. The purpose of this prologue is to introduce…

Background: Death of people with intellectual disabilities is considered to be earlier than for the general population. Methods: Databases were searched for key words on intellectual disabilities and death. Strict inclusion/exclusion criteria were used. Information was extracted from selected papers, tabulated and synthesized. Prospero…

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) play a central role in selecting interventions for their children. Despite the importance of understanding the factors that motivate early decisions about treatment, the literature has concentrated little attention on how and why parents of young children with ASD make decisions about…

Background: Living with dementia is challenging, but poses unique difficulties for people with an intellectual disability. The process of dementia is also challenging for family, carers and friends. Materials and Methods: This study explores the impact of dementia on direct care staff using a focus group methodology. Thematic analysis was used to…

This article provides a useful activity for adapted physical educators to use when programming for students with low-incidence disabilities. The goal of the activity is to promote movement that is fun and builds upon skills needed for independence. With the help of a task analysis, the game "grip and drop" can help children develop…

Factors that Affect the Success of Students with Disabilities in Online Postsecondary. Education Programs. William M. Walker, Jr. Drexel University, Dissertation Defense: May 2018. Chairperson: Dr. Joy Phillips, PhD. Administrators, faculty, and staff at institutions of higher education (IHEs) strive to provide equal access to all areas of student…

According to The National Longitudinal Transition study (2006), which was completed between 1990 and 2005, the rate of post-secondary enrollment for students with Learning Disabilities increased significantly. The number of students identified as having a learning disability in any type of post-secondary institution in 1990 was at 30%. By 2005,…

The purpose of this study was to examine counselor trainees' cognitive attributions and countertransference reactions toward persons with physical disabilities. Specifically, the present study investigated whether counselor trainees responded differently either cognitively or affectively between a client without a physical disability versus with a…

Because of the continuing growth in the numbers of students with disabilities at institutions of higher education (IHEs), there is a greater need for IHEs to provide support programs to meet the diverse needs of these students and to improve their success and engagement. Federal policies and laws mandate that services and accommodations be…