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Chak Li; W. Catherine Cheung; Meghan M. Burke; Julie Lounds Taylor; Leann S. DaWalt – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Parents of individuals with autism face many challenges in accessing appropriate services and supports for their offspring. Parents also play vital roles in advocating for their offspring's rights and needs. Furthermore, despite advocacy programs becoming increasingly common, it remains unclear how to best foster advocacy among parents of…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Youth, Young Adults, Parents
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Elizabeth E. Biggs; Lisa S. Zhang; Charis Ling – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2024
Parental stress increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families with children with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and extensive support needs--such as complex communication needs--experienced additional challenges, including service loss and difficulties accessing virtual learning. The purpose of this study was to understand…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Students with Disabilities, Special Needs Students, COVID-19