Inclusive education has become a focal point in educational reform, particularly in countries like Kuwait, where efforts to integrate students with disabilities in mainstream settings are relatively new. This study addresses a gap in the literature by exploring the voices of young students in a Kuwaiti mainstream primary school, an area that…

We examined the process of implementing support for students with disabilities at 16 of 285 Japanese academic libraries, using the Modified Grounded Theory Approach (M-GTA) for interview analysis. We found that support was introduced simultaneously through daily library operations, and was tailored to the needs of individual students. Training and…

The present document reports a qualitative study that examined the perceptions of parents and guardians of students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities (EBD) regarding (a) obtaining special education services for their child, (b) the IEP process and implementation, and (c) home-school collaboration and partnerships. Ten participants from…

Objective: Reports estimate at least one child in every general education classroom in the U.S. has ADHD. Thus, teachers should enter the classroom with an accurate working knowledge of ADHD and the skills to respond effectively to support the development of these students. The present study tested the following research questions (RQs): (RQ1) How…

Perceptions among students have grown increasingly diverse as inclusive education environments have become more widespread. This study aimed to compare the perceptions of students with learning disabilities to those of students with typical development in three core areas: social inclusive, emotional inclusive, and academic self-concept. These…

This qualitative study explores the dynamics of parent-teacher collaboration in supporting learners with autism in inclusive classrooms in Masvingo District. The study used a sample of 6 teachers and 6 parents. Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, the research reveals that family-centered collaboration is a prevalent strategy, with…

Headsprout is a commercially available, computer-based reading intervention that has been shown to be effective with children without disabilities and with children with ASD. Although recent studies that conducted a randomized clinical trial have demonstrated efficacy, they did not report specifically on feasibility. The current RCT evaluated the…

The effects of a computer-based reading intervention on whole word reading in three post-secondary students with intellectual and/or developmental disability were evaluated using a multiple baseline across tasks (i.e., word sets) design. Words were selected from each student's elective undergraduate social science course materials. During this…

The importance of using new technologies for learner engagement throughout COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overemphasized. This study examined the challenges faced by adult learners with visual impairment, whose studies were significantly affected by the implementation of lockdown and social distancing, which caused them to stop learning in Eswatini.…

Technology offers exciting possibilities for instruction with learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but limited research has evaluated the use of web-based applications (apps) as learning tools for this population. We wondered if using apps would function as a precurrent response to solve problems in the form of questions on a worksheet.…

This study examined an intervention package incorporating an iPad-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) application, Proloquo2Go, to improve wh-question-answering skills in a 15-year-old adolescent with autism. A single-case, multiple baseline design across three types of wh-questions ("what," "where," and…

This longitudinal follow-up study of 129 autistic young adults and their parents in three U.S. states was designed to (a) investigate autistic young adults' postsecondary education experiences, (b) learn if the experiences align with their interests and if they are satisfied with them, (c) explore the educational supports and disability services…

The intersection of special needs education and climate change posed (poses) significant challenges, particularly in regions highly vulnerable to environmental disruptions. This thematic review employed (employs) the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic literature review of 71 peer-reviewed articles, examining the multifaceted impacts of climate…

This systematic review examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) interventions on mathematics education, focusing on studies published after 2020. A total of 14 empirical studies were selected based on inclusion criteria that emphasized AI's role in enhancing student learning outcomes, engagement, and teaching practices. The review…

This article offers a more-than-human perspective on an equine assisted learning programme undertaken by marginalised young people attending a flexi-school in Australia. In contrast with therapist led equine programmes, our research examined horse assisted activities as a site of embodied learning. Paying attention to the affective dimension of…