Significant research has focused on caregiver-child interaction in children's museums, but little is known about what caregivers might be observing or perceiving about their children's learning. This study was conducted by the Children's Museums Research Network, and examines what caregivers observe about their children's learning during a visit…

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder estimated to affect around 1% of children worldwide. Although advances in pharmacological and behavioural treatments appear promising, there is a paucity of research, especially in New Zealand, where little is known about parents' and caregivers' attitudes and experiences. The current study aimed…

This study analysed the teachers and hearing and speech specialists' (HSSs) attitudes towards and knowledge of sustainable inclusive education for children with hearing loss in the Canary Islands. The study sample comprised 297 teachers and HSSs. The authors designed the Inclusion Questionnaire (InQ). It was found that teachers and HSSs' attitudes…

Home care poverty is the inability of older people to access adequate home care services and their unmet needs for home care. With the increasing number of older adults (60 years old and above) with disability in China, the Chinese government pays more and more attention to home care. In this case, it is of great significance to explore whether…

In recent years, under the guise of anti-CRT legislation, politicians nationwide have attempted, and at times succeeded, in prohibiting the teaching of race and racism in PK-12 public schools. Although these laws target a theory not taught in elementary and secondary schools, too often the voices and feelings of caregivers from marginalized…

Background: Respite care has traditionally been conceptualised as a short residential break which allows families a break from caring responsibilities. In recent years, alternative respite services have been developed which promote greater social integration and normalisation for people with intellectual and other disabilities. Specific aim: The…

Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the importance of telehealth has rapidly increased, in particular as many in-person clinics have closed. Early intervention is crucial for improving outcomes in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As such, the need for timely assessments and diagnoses remains despite…

This study explores how daycare staff perceive children's reactions to the illness and loss of a parent, the support needs of bereaved children, and the staff's role as supporters. Data were generated through conducting focus groups with 23 employees from eight Danish daycare institutions. The study finds that staff focus on assisting children to…

The ways caregivers perceive and respond to challenging behavior (CB) could depend, in part, on their cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Yet, limited research is available on the definitions, perceptions, and response strategies of CB across cultural groups, particularly among caregivers of young children with disabilities. In this exploratory…

A growing literature supports the feasibility and validity of telehealth-based assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Better understanding families' experiences is crucial for sustained use beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. This study qualitatively examines caregiver experiences with the Telehealth Evaluation of Development for Infants (TEDI)…

Inclusive education is enshrined in law and supported by the literature as best practice in education. Inclusive education has been shown to provide better academic, social and behavioural outcomes for children with disabilities than segregated learning environments. In the Northern Territory, Australia, however, the dual system of mainstream and…

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with family adjustment, heightened adolescent mental health symptomology, and increased caregiver stress. The current study used a diverse sample of caregivers and early adolescents to examine the association between pandemic-related experiences, caregiver perceived stress, and adolescent mental health. Two…

This study applied a positive-psychological approach to examining childcare directors' role in maintaining the stability of their staff from the caregivers' and directors' points of view. Most of the childcare centers in Israel are characterized by high burnout and turnover of staff members. Nevertheless, some teams stay stable, and turnover is…

Children have a right to play, as outlined by the United Nations, due to its important role in holistic development. However, as with many other human rights, children's access to their right to play was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. With several studies demonstrating the ways in which children's play changed…

Effective practices for supporting families with autistic children ensure a match between their needs and the expectations and competencies of the clinician. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) services are a common provision for serving autistic individuals. However, in regions where ABA is in its infancy, like the Czech Republic and North Macedonia,…