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Evelyn Bilias-Lolis, Ph.D. Alyson M. Martin, Ed.D. Fairfield University Abstract Students with an Intellectual Disability (ID) have complex learning and behavioral needs that can complicate educational programming and compete with their ability...

Lael Tensfeldt, M.A. Sonoma County Office of Education Amory Verroulx, M.A., BCBA Sunny Hills Services Jennifer N. Mahdavi, Ph.D, BCBA-D. Sonoma State University Abstract Relying on external supports to shape the behaviors of students with...

Danielle Feeney, M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Abstract Social skills training has become a major focus for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Students with emotional and behavioral disorders often lack the social...

Amelia K. Moody, Ph.D. Dennis S. Kubasko, Ph.D. Allison R. Walker, Ph.D. Abstract Educators and employers are working together to promote students diagnosed with autism by developing skills related to the STEM fields. Students diagnosed with...

Nicholas Catania, M.Ed. University of South Florida Abstract This paper centers on the topic of gifted education. Namely, the focus of the discussion will be on the underrepresentation of students of color in gifted education, the...

Heidi R. Cornell, Ph.D. Wichita State University Abstract This study sought to explore and describe the extent to which research based practices were employed for cultivating an environment that fostered reading motivation in self-contained...

Dr. Ousha Almheiri UAE University, College of Education Abstract This study aimed at examining the effect of a behavioral program on raising the level of self-concept among individuals with mild intellectual disability. To achieve this goal,...

Okechukwu Abosi, Ph.D University of Botswana - Abdul Razak Kuyini Alhassan, Ph.D. Disability Studies & Consultancy Services, Tamale Ghana Abstract Teachers’ pedagogical competencies level is increasingly affecting the implementation of...