This study aims to investigate Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes, based on the use of sign language, in academic and vocational education and training processes. A qualitative research method was used in this study. A semi-structured interview form was prepared and experts' opinions were canvassed. Twenty participants…

African children with developmental disabilities (DD), including autism and intellectual disability, are often excluded from mainstream schools. We systematically reviewed 28 qualitative studies conducted in Africa, aiming to synthesize stakeholders' perspectives on inclusive teaching strategies for supporting children with DD in mainstream…

The purpose of this research is to identify the needs of middle school students with autism for an interactive e-book designed to enhance their sustainable development awareness from teachers' perspectives. To determine these needs, this research examined students' learning needs in science, their needs related to sustainable development…

This study explored the experiences of parents from 22 U.S. states (N = 177 Spanish-speaking and English-speaking parents) of children with disabilities navigating the special education process. This descriptive study collected quantitative and qualitative data through an electronic survey. Results describe Spanish- and English-speaking parents'…

Neurodivergent students experience the world differently from normative societal standards. Preservice teachers will have neurodivergent students in their classrooms and misinterpretations of behavior may occur. Including the neurodivergent individual's perspective and voice is imperative in creating inclusive, affirming learning environments. The…

The purpose of this two-experiment study was to examine the effectiveness of an online, synchronous video modeling multicomponent intervention (guided practice, self-monitoring checklist, and prompting) when teaching secondary level mathematical and geometry skills to an autistic high school student. We used a multiple probe baseline across…

Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive instruction hold great promise to alter instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, the voices of the direct users (e.g., the teachers and students) are often underutilized or not at all utilized in the creation of educational applications, particularly in the field of VR. The purpose of…

Obtaining the perspectives of autistic young adults is critical for planning educational and service delivery systems focused on the preparation for a high life quality after high school. The perspective and voice of autistic young adults who participated in the Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism (CSESA) multi-site follow-up…

Reading is one of the most important skills in higher education. Various students show problems with reading, which can lead to problems with text decoding, reading comprehension, or both. In this study, we investigate the L1 (Dutch) and L2 (English) reading comprehension performance of students with and without dyslexia. Participants were…

Purpose: Educator preparation programs (EPPs) have an enormous responsibility to prepare teacher candidates for the field. While some EPPs allow teacher candidates to major in either general education or special education, other candidacy programs offer dual certification options, meaning that teacher candidates will graduate with both general…

Pre-service teacher preparation is a critical component in ensuring quality education for Students with Disabilities (SWDs), particularly during practicum training, which often serves as both a stage of professional growth and a source of psychological stress. This study examines the relationship between pre-service teachers' self-efficacy in…

Introduction: The study investigates the cyberbullying prevalence rates of Malaysian youths with visual impairments from the roles of cyberbullying victims, perpetrators, and bystanders. Method: A cross-sectional approach was employed, involving 199 youths with visual impairments participating in braille, paper-and-pen, and VoiceOver surveys.…

Background: The aim was to examine the effects of 'Supporting Wellness in E-Child Learning Environments' (SWELE) program on the mood, anxiety, social and self-regulation skills and playfulness behaviours of children and adolescents with special educational needs and disabilities. Methods: A quasi-experiment single-group pre-test and post-test…

In this paper, we discuss the results of a staff survey on accessibility barriers to participation and success for disabled students in higher education in the UK and Ireland. We focus on the range and complexity of student difficulties encountered by staff involved either in the lecturing of mathematics or the provision of Mathematics Learning…

While not all students with disabilities undergo trauma, the authors note, students with a disability are more likely to experience traumatic stress and often have more problems with self-regulation if trauma occurs. The writers discuss how trauma and disability can interact and how schools who want to respond successfully to trauma in kids can,…