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Troy Keiser – ProQuest LLC, 2024
My research topic is the diagnosis of learning disabilities (LD) in elementary school children. The poorly defined criteria and methods of LD determinations leads to a large number of students labeled with the disability category of LD (Graves et al, 2011; Hutchison, 2021), even though the process is inconsistent and subjective (Graves et al,…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Elementary School Students, Students with Disabilities, Disability Identification
Rachel Leslie; Alice Brown; Ellen Larsen – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2025
Current understandings of disability experience are centered around individuals who hold the disability identity and membership in the marginalized group. This perspective does not include the experiences of disability allies, such as parents, who act alongside their children to support their access and engagement in the education setting. This…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Family School Relationship
Courtenay A. Barrett; Kathrin E. Maki; Steven R. Chesnut – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Schools conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to identify students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) and determine whether they qualify for special education services. This decision-making process is complex and research has documented many factors influencing SLD identification decisions. One such factor may be…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Beliefs, Disability Identification, School Psychologists
Maria Baranowski; Margherita Cameranesi; Javier Mignone; Lindsay McCombe; Kayla Kostal; Jenna Heschuk; Shahin Shooshtari – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Deinstitutionalisation refers to the transition of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from large institutions to smaller homes in the community. The purpose of this study was to explore how family members of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities perceived their loved ones' community…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Family Attitudes
Kathryn Shady; Shannon Phillips; Susan Newman – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This integrative review explores the barriers to and facilitators of healthcare access in adults with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD) and communication difficulties (CD) using Levesque et al.'s conceptual framework of access to health. IDDs are a group of disorders that occur early in childhood and often involve language…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Problems, Journal Articles
Lisa M. D. Archibald – Discover Education, 2024
The terms Language Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Language-based learning disabilities, Specific Learning Disorder, and Specific Learning Disability are commonly used to describe children struggling to learn at school. In this position paper, the definitions and distinctions between these terms are discussed, and key overlaps and…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Language Impairments, Students with Disabilities
Karen McKenzie; Ruth Robson; George Murray; Matt Kaczmar; Dale Metcalfe; Alex Shirley – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Aims: People with a learning disability are at increased risk of becoming homeless, but little is known about how learning disability is viewed by people accessing homeless services. This study aimed to obtain the views of people experiencing homelessness about learning disability, in the context of a project that was exploring how to increase…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homeless People, Learning Disabilities, Adults
George Edward Avent – ProQuest LLC, 2025
Special education teachers do not always include assistive technology (AT) in instructional practices to promote the academic success of students with learning disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the reasons special education teachers only sometimes include the use of AT in instructional practices. The conceptual framework was…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Attitudes
Dominic Fitzpatrick; Richard Parker – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Children and young people (CYP) with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities are more likely to experience difficulties engaging for long periods. Finding ways to facilitate their engagement is crucial in promoting their social and emotional development and their mental well-being, particularly as they are more vulnerable…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Learning Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities
Suze van Wijngaarden; Marja W. Hodes; Leo Cardinaal; Mark Koning; Alice Schippers – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Families of parents with intellectual disabilities still face discrimination, stigma and inadequate support, placing them in vulnerable positions. Social assistive robotics offers promising support. This study investigates the possible impact of social assistive robotics on family quality of life (FQoL). Method: An inclusive, iterative…
Descriptors: Parents with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Social Bias
Kai O'Neill – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of the study was to compare the differential effects of response independent and response-dependent criteria used to determine when to increase to the next delay interval in the progressive time delay (PTD) procedure. An adapted alternating treatments design was used to evaluate the relative efficiency of three variations of the PTD…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 1, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Paul Watts; Janet Hoskin; Radhika Upadhyay; Emma Tapley; Gosia Kwiatkowska – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: This paper examines the experiences of people with learning disabilities in the United Kingdom as society transitions towards cashless transactions and services. It is a significant study because it highlights the need to understand their digital financial experiences. Methods: This study employed an inclusive, interpretivist…
Descriptors: Adults, Learning Disabilities, Attitudes, Disabilities
Montserrat Yepes-Baldó; Marina Romeo; Núria Codina; Gemma Pallarés – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Given the significant gap in tailored assessment tools, this research seeks to adapt the Self-concept (Form 5-AF5) questionnaire for young students with intellectual disabilities, employing an inclusive approach. Method: Twenty-three disability experts initially assessed questionnaire suitability, leading to revisions for clarity.…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Self Concept, Questionnaires, Students with Disabilities
Anjali J. Forber-Prat – Inclusion, 2024
This conceptual methods article parallels remarks given at the 2022 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities conference highlighting the importance of including the voices of people with intellectual disability in research processes. The purpose of this article was to put forth a call to action to disability researchers…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Sheri Modderman – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Students with mild disabilities are spending the majority of their school day in general education classrooms. However, their academic engagement and outcomes are not always favorable and teachers are often unprepared to present curricula in a way that is engaging and accessible for students at every skill level. A Theory of Academic Engagement…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Access to Education, Students with Disabilities