Research co-led by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington educational psychologist Dr. Kelly Carrasco shows the severity of ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder) symptoms isn't a key signifier of academic success for...

Angelman Syndrome – National Association of Special Education Teachers Angelman syndrome is a chromosomal (gene-linked) disease that causes neurological problems. The physician Harold Angelman first identified the syndrome in 1965, when he...

Narissra Maria Punyanunt-Carter, Ph.D. Stacy L. Carter, Ph.D. Texas Tech University Abstract The paper discusses the importance of prosocial behavior from the media and its effects on children. The paper reviews several research studies on...

Carrie Semmelroth, M.A. Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D. Keith Allred, Ph.D. Boise State University Abstract There is currently little consensus on how special education teachers should be evaluated in a way that is effective, fair and responsive to their...

Lisa Dille, Ed.D. Georgian Court University Abstract This study compared the effectiveness of two curricular models of professional development to increase teacher repertoires for instructing students with autism. Specific focus was on the use...

Renee B. Brown Liberty University Abstract This study reviews pertinent research, then uses a single-subject experimental design and methodology to assess the impact of both positive and negative interventions to reduce the incidence of...

Katie E. Squires, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Central Michigan University - Alyssa Bickel, B.A.A. Graduate Student at Central Michigan University Abstract Children with autism have impairments in communication that make it difficult for them to acquire the...

Edward Schultz Ph.D. Midwestern State University - Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D. Houston Baptist University - Jane C. Owen, Ph.D. Midwestern State University - Christina Janise McIntyre, Ph.D. Midwestern State University Abstract High schools...

Allyson Palmer, M.Ed. (Ph.D. Candidate) University of Kansas Abstract On May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, MO, leaving many residents without homes and destroying or damaging several school buildings. The purpose of this...

Naomi Arseneau M.S. Ed Abstract Over the last several decades, inclusive placements for students with disabilities have become increasingly common. Although benefits are associated with inclusion, questions remain about the effectiveness of...