The purpose of this study was to examine the essential experiences that licensed psychologists (LPs) had when conducting Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). Three LPs participated in in-depth one on one semi-structured interviews with the researcher. All three LPs identified as clinical psychologists who have not been employed by a school…

Despite legislation being consistently passed to support post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities, year after year since the completion of "The National Longitudinal Transition Studies," national employment statistics continually demonstrate that implementation of intentions is wanting. A large percentage --50-60%-- of…

In communication between first (L1) and second (L2) language users, the default has long been for L2 speakers to assume most, if not all, responsibility for adjusting their speech to accommodate their interlocutor. This not only places an undue burden on the speaker, but also furthers the assumption of listener passivity in communication. One…

The study explores the attitudes of undergraduate Flagship students in the United States towards Arabic-accented speech in English. It examines the Familiarity Principle among these students and analyzes their attitudes based on socio-intellectual status, aesthetic quality, and dynamism of Arabic-accented speech. The study also discusses the…

Teachers' perspective on inclusive education is associated with their success in implementing inclusionary strategies in the classroom; however, issues related to implementing inclusive education remains. With one-third of school-age children identified with learning disabilities, teachers continue to be challenged to provide quality instruction…

Grounded in the biopsychosocial models of expressive language in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fragile X syndrome (FXS), this dissertation included two novel studies that examined the role of biological (i.e., physiology), psychological (i.e., autistic traits, anxiety symptoms, and child affect) and social (i.e., communication partner…

Despite persistent and documented issues regarding hazing, scholarly attention remains limited. A review of the literature revealed the majority of studies focused on student perceptions and behavior. Faculty and staff, specifically student club and organization advisors, should be involved with the prevention of hazing, too, but first there must…

Research shows that cultural, socioeconomic, and challenging college admission processes are three themes plaguing Latina students pursing higher education. Latinas are faced with familial obligations, strained income gaps, and limited resources supporting their college application process. The purpose of this study was to determine if enrollment…

The increase in the prevalence of autism to 1 in 44 children born in the U.S. (Maenner et al., 2021) coupled with the nation's growing immigrant population led to this study's investigation of the influence of homeland culture on lived experiences of five first-generation immigrant parents caring for children with autism. This empirical…

This quantitative study surveyed 162 higher education faculty nationwide to examine attitudes toward artificial intelligence integration across academic disciplines and backgrounds. Using validated survey instruments, the study measured AI familiarity, usage, adoption readiness, perceived benefits, and concerns. Statistical analysis revealed…

The main purpose of this dissertation is to examine the (in)effectiveness of the Usage-based grammar approach through explicit instruction of adverbials in the US educational context. One area that can complicate the question of native speakers' grammar knowledge is their awareness of grammatical terms and their functions. Along with exploring…

The absence of an inclusive learning environment raises concerns about the equitable educational outcomes for all learners. This study aims to assist educators in providing additional support to learners with disabilities attending public schools and accessing the standard curriculum. Consequently, the research shed light on potential factors…

Smartphone ownership and use by adolescents have increased rapidly over the past decade and a half. Although some educators anticipated benefits of smartphones for learning, increasing smartphone use has raised numerous concerns in school environments, including the possibility that the mere presence of a smartphone reduces students' cognitive…

As the counseling profession continues to evolve and change, there is a growing need for more professional counselors who are appropriately trained. Research indicated that a high percentage of prospective and current counseling graduate students lacked awareness of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs…

The purpose of this study was to conduct an action research by proposing a Multimodal Composition (MC) pedagogy professional development workshop to Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in The Saudi University (TSU). The dissertation aimed to: (a)introduce the MC to the Saudi EFL teachers to explore potentials of adapting MC in their…