This study used a survey designed to establish the predictors of teachers' competence in identifying pupils with suspected cases of learning disabilities. An instrument developed by the researchers, the "Questionnaire on Teachers' Competence in Identifying Pupils with Learning Disabilities" (QTCIPLD) gather data from a sample of 200…

This study employed a meta-analytic approach to examine the effectiveness of graphic organizers (GOs) in improving academic and behavioral outcomes for K-12 students with disabilities, drawing from the single-case special education literature. Moderators at participant and study level were analyzed in addition to the main effects. A comprehensive…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of Arabic language teachers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the assessment and teaching of students with learning disabilities (LD). A mixed-methods design involving semi-structured interviews and surveys was used. A total of 119…

Although behavioral difficulties are well documented in reading disabilities, little is known about the relationship between math ability and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Here, we use standardized measures to investigate the relation among early math ability, math anxiety, and internalizing and externalizing behaviors in a group of…

When you think ADHD, do you think boy? You're not alone. Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, even though they're no more likely to have it. Too many young girls are not getting the help they need. That's why teachers are so important. When it comes to learning disabilities, teachers are right there on the front line.…