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Jamie N. Pearson; Lonnie D. C. Manns; Jared H. Stewart-Ginsburg; DeVoshia L. Mason Martin; Janelle A. Johnson – Exceptional Children, 2024
Professionals play an important role in when and how families access autism services. Black families often experience disparate access to autism services compared to White families. Family Peer Advocates (FPAs) are professionals who have personal experience with the diagnostic process, school-based supports, and community-based services, and…
Descriptors: African Americans, Family Programs, Health Services, Advocacy
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Odom, Samuel L.; Cox, Ann W.; Brock, Matthew E. – Exceptional Children, 2013
The increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has intensified the need for high-quality special education services designed for children and youth with ASD and their families. Implementation science provides guidance for moving innovation, such as utilizing evidence- based practices for students with ASD, into regular practice in…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Incidence, Special Education
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Bruder, Mary Beth – Exceptional Children, 2010
The field of early childhood intervention for infants and young children with disabilities or delays has a rich history that spans many disciplines of practice. Both legislation and research has provided a foundation for how services are delivered to this population, and there are several recommended practices that govern service delivery to this…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Disabilities, Young Children, Developmental Delays
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Martin, James E.; Van Dycke, Jamie L.; Greene, Barbara A.; Gardner, J. Emmett; Christensen, W. Robert; Woods, Lee L.; Lovett, David L. – Exceptional Children, 2006
The 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) called for an increase in student involvement in individualized education program (IEP) meetings. To determine the extent of student involvement in educational planning, this study observed 109 middle and high school IEP meetings; 90% of the participants completed a…
Descriptors: Intervals, Educational Planning, Special Education Teachers, Individualized Instruction
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Ayvazoglu, Nalan R.; Oh, Hyun-Kyoung; Kozub, Francis M. – Exceptional Children, 2006
Using a mixed design this study explored physical activity in children with visual impairments from a family perspective. Quantitative findings revealed varied amounts of physical activity; younger children were more active than older participants. Further, parents were involved in moderate to vigorous physical activity 0% to 21% of the time when…
Descriptors: Systems Approach, Visual Impairments, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level