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Zuna, Nina; Gràcia, Marta; Haring, Samuel H.; Aguilar, Jeannie M. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2016
Background: This paper reports results from a study examining disability-related services at the family level. Method: We used descriptive statistics to examine (a) the types of disability-related family services families used, (b) how well family services met their needs, (c) the types of family services needed but not received, and (d) families'…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Family Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Blazer, Christie – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2018
Researchers have found that middle school students undergo developmental changes that require unique educational structures and support. As a result, experts have suggested a number of specific strategies for organizing middle schools in order to best meet students' needs. This Information Capsule summarizes middle school redesign initiatives that…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Middle School Students, Educational Environment, Educational Change
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Ramirez, Amelie G.; Velez, Luis F.; Chalela, Patricia; Grussendorf, Jeannie; McAlister, Alfred L. – Health Education & Behavior, 2006
This study applied self-efficacy theory to assess empowerment to advocate on behalf of tobacco control policies. The Youth Tobacco Survey with added policy advocacy self-efficacy, attitudes, and outcome expectations scales was given to 9,177 high school students in Texas. Asians showed the lowest prevalence of experimentation and current smoking,…
Descriptors: Smoking, Self Efficacy, Advocacy, High School Students