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McCloskey, Erin – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2016
This case study uses an institutional ethnography approach to investigate the experiences of the parents of a son who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they engaged in meetings related to his progress and placement with school personnel over the course of one school year. Through an analysis of the discourse used in these meetings and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Case Studies, Ethnography
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Ruppar, Andrea L.; Gaffney, Janet S. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2011
Given the centrality of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to services for students with disabilities, the decision-making process during the IEP meeting deserves attention in research and implementation. In this case study, IEP team decision-making is examined as a socially situated practice. Transcripts of an initial evaluation and IEP…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Goal Orientation, Teamwork, Participative Decision Making
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the numbers of children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to rise. In North Dakota, the percentage of students identified with an ASD has increased from 1.9% of the total population of students with disabilities in 2004 to 6.2% of that same group in 2013-14.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Incidence, Student Needs
Hoge, Matthew – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The present study identified factors influencing determination of educational setting for students with Emotional Disturbance (ED). Determination of most appropriate educational setting, a key provision of students' individualized education programs (IEP) continues to be one the most contentious issues in special education. Focus group interviews…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Educational Environment, Performance Factors, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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Vorapanya, Sermsap; Dunlap, Diane – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2014
In 2008, Thailand passed legislation on the educational provisions for students with disabilities to mandate the implementation of inclusive education. This article provides a historical overview of special education in Thailand and the emergence of inclusive education as it moves from policy to practice. To further identify the challenges faced…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Educational Practices, Performance Factors
Corn, Anne L. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1986
Visually-impaired gifted students are at risk for not being identified as gifted. Relevant identification, placement, and curriculum problems are reviewed and excerpts from interviews with two visually-impaired gifted students illustrate their unique needs (e.g., the effects of multiple labels, counseling needs, and the need to feel equal to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Kellogg, Ann; Kaufman, Nancy J. – 1990
The guide is intended to be a practical tool for screening and identifying Wisconsin students suspected of being emotionally disturbed (ED). It contains information on the legal requirements for the identification and placement of ED students as well as the definition of emotional disturbance and techniques for screening and evaluation. Sample…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Compliance (Legal), Definitions