In this article, we examine similarities and differences in the academic, social, behavioral skills of high school students with emotional disturbances (ED) learning disabilities (LD). Two groups ED ( n = 45) LD 49) were compared on nine measures behavioral, social domains using multivariate procedures. Results indicated that there significant characteristics these students, seven original variables differentiating group membership. general, adolescent exhibited higher levels competence...

This study examined the self-determination of adolescents with emotional disturbance (ED) and learning disabilities (LD) from perspectives special educators, parents, students themselves. Differences in ratings were associated both disability group respondent. Specifically, ED found to have lower than LD, most pronounced differences evident teacher perspective. Furthermore, identified infrequent opportunities at school home for engaging self-determined behavior, whereas educators parents...

Recent developments in policy and practice have emphasized the importance of promoting self-determination supporting access to general curriculum for youth with disabilities. To understand how these trends align, we examined efforts 340 special educators promote student high school classrooms. Educators attached considerable providing instruction skills related reported addressing moderate frequency their Although opportunities students disabilities learn that were be available across...

This study explored elementary school teachers' expectations of student behavior in terms demographic characteristics as well level (primary vs. intermediate combined) and program type (general special educator). Teachers identified which social skills they viewed critical for success their classrooms. Results showed that primary teachers view the areas self-control cooperation equally important perceive assertion substantially less important. General educators placed similar value on...

Recognizing the contributions of self-determination to improved outcomes for transition-age youth with disabilities, researchers are increasingly directing their efforts toward identifying factors associated (a) these students' acquisition skills that enhance and (b) educators' promote opportunities be self-determined. This article examines social problem behaviors 90 high school students emotional disturbances learning disabilities. Social were found a significant predictor capacity...

Recognizing that many youth with disabilities lack critical self-determination skills and such deficits may be a contributing factor to disappointing postschool outcomes, educators researchers have called for increased attention promoting student in the early grades. The authors queried 891 elementary middle school teachers regarding extent which they valued provided instruction seven skill domains. Educators generally perceived an important curricular priority, majority reported teaching at...

The purpose of this study was to examine secondary teachers' expectations student behavior, identify differences and similarities between middle high school teachers, as well general special education teachers. Teachers ( N = 240) identified which 30 social skills were essential for classroom success. Results indicated that while teachers are relatively similar in their regarding cooperation self-control skills, they have different opinions about the importance assertion skills. However,...

Abstract Children demonstrating antisocial behavior patterns are at‐risk for a host of negative outcomes including school failure, peer and teacher rejection, academic difficulties, future delinquency. These children undoubtedly in need effective appropriate interventions to address problem areas both behavioral domains. To ensure that sociobehavioral will be more successful, three main components: (a) social validity, (b) treatment integrity, (c) generalization maintenance must addressed...

Understanding the social behaviors teachers believe is critical for school success and can contribute to development of effective behavioral supports assist in better preparing students successful transitions across K-12 grade span. We explored 1303 elementary, middle, high teachers’ expectations student behavior examine extent which characteristics (e.g., poverty, mobility, enrollment, level) predicted teacher expectations. Our results corroborated findings earlier studies indicating that...

Children with autism are increasingly being identified in society today. With the increased incidence, churches will be called upon to develop programs that allow for participation of these individuals. This article presents findings from a descriptive study addressing children spectrum disorder within religious education activities. Mothers attending four shared their perspectives on involvement seven Sunday school programs. discusses common themes regarding church participation,...

This article documents a roadmap for developing fully inclusive school sites at the secondary level. Full inclusion is defined as placement in general education classroom all students with disabilities. Specifically, two large high schools located suburban areas attempted to include over 300 identified needing special services. Students had varying disabilities, but each every student. Although one was an established and other brand new, both experienced similar benefits challenges when...

When educating boys and girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), it is vital that teachers know how to best support their students within the classroom as well families community activities. Knowing definition, etiology, causes of ASD specific strategies will strengthen educational programming around world.

Abstract Universities across the United States have an increasing interest in international education. Increasing global awareness through educational collaborations will promote greater cross-cultural understanding and build effective relationships with diverse communities. This paper documents one university's effort to partnership support education of people disabilities Poland details common goals strategies for overall sustainability between two universities.