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Altomare, Alyssa A.; McCrimmon, Adam W.; Cappadocia, M. Catherine; Weiss, Jonathan A.; Beran, Tanya N.; Smith-Demers, Amanda D. – Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 2017
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are frequent targets of peer victimization (i.e., bullying). Although the frequency and potential impact of such experiences on students with ASD has been examined, the potential coping strategies implemented by such students are relatively unexplored. This qualitative study examined coping strategies…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Coping, Bullying
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Wainwright, Elaine; Attridge, Nina; Wainwright, David; Alcock, Lara; Inglis, Matthew – Research in Mathematics Education, 2017
The Theory of Formal Discipline (TFD) suggests that studying mathematics improves general thinking skills. Empirical evidence for the TFD is sparse, yet it is cited in policy reports as a justification for the importance of mathematics in school curricula. The study reported in this article investigated the extent to which influential UK advocates…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills
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Childers, Carrie; Hux, Karen – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2016
This qualitative study explored the college life phenomenon as experienced by students with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Previous research about such students has focused on topics including study strategy use, access of support services, and insights from caregivers or instructors. However, little attention has been paid to the perceptions…
Descriptors: Head Injuries, Brain, College Students, Special Needs Students