Nancy Lopez, Ed.D. Illinois State University - Julia B. Stoner, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Illinois State University Abstract Promoting self-determination in students with disabilities is recognized as an integral component of education today. For most...

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...

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,...

Marquis C. Grant, M.Ed., Ed.D. - Kimberly Michelle Jones-Goods, MPS, Ph.D. North Carolina A&T State University Abstract The inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom is one of the most debated subjects in the...

Luminita Hartle, EdD Amanda Quesenberry, PhD Sharon Doubet, PhD Illinois State University Abstract In this paper, we will discuss the historical impact of communism on services for children with disabilities in Romania and the efforts made to...

Sadia Warsi, Ph.D. Karen Fitzgerald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L Abstract Many refugee students with disabilities are entering their American classrooms for the first time after experiencing adversity and trauma. They may have experienced famine, war,...

Description: Founded in 1970, LPS has established a well-earned reputation for providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students with language and learning challenges. While our primary focus is educating students with...

Edward J. Kame'enui Named Department's First Commissioner for Special Education Research May 18, 2005-Washington DC--Edward J. Kame'enui, an international authority on learning problems and special education, has been named the nation's first...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately...

The U.S. Department of Education today announced the award of $2.4 million in grants to 20 institutions in 15 states to help train highly qualified teachers of students with high incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, emotional...