Ms. Cathy Haarstad, MS Dr. Evan Borisinkoff, Ph.D. Ms. Rhonda Weathers, MS Minot State University Abstract While significant evidence indicates that making complex choices and decisions contributes to self-determination, the authors found no...

Matthew D. Lucas & Kourtney M. Nichols Abstract The participation of a student with autism in recess can often be both challenging and rewarding for all students and the general education teacher. This paper will address common characteristics...

Go to the PDP Menu Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) This lecture focuses on students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Topics covered include: definition of ASD, prevalence of ASD, possible causes of ASD, educational...

Go to the PDP Menu Students with Communication Disorders (Speech and Language Impairments) This lecture focuses on students with communication disorders (speech and language impairments). Topics covered include: definition of a speech and...

Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education Username password lost password? Publications ADHD Series Assessment in Special Education Series Autism Spectrum Disorders Series Back to School - Special Review Bullying of...

Introduction If you are a special education teacher at the secondary level there will be times when your students with special needs will be attending post-secondary education. This is most certainly a time of anxiety and fears of the unknown....

Danuta Apanel The Pomeranian Academy in Slupsk Introduction In the period of the People's Republic of Poland, there were almost no students with disabilities at universities. The legislative, organisational, social and educational conditions at...

Kimberly E Bryant Davis Oklahoma State University Abstract The current global economy has led to an increase in the need for workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Underrepresented populations, such...

Rebecca Scheel, Social Work, Major Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Social Work Longwood University Matthew D. Lucas, Ed.D. C.A.P.E. Assistant Professor Department of Health, Recreation, and Kinesiology Longwood University...

Matthew D. Lucas, Ed.D., C.A.P.E. Longwood University Abstract The participation of a student with juvenile arthritis in recess can often be both challenging and rewarding for the student and general education teacher. This paper will address...