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Goo, Minkowan; Maurer, Adela L.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
The purpose of this manuscript was to systematically review the literature on the use of portable smart devices in teaching students with intellectual disability functional skills. Eighteen empirical studies were identified and summarized. This review especially focused on which devices were included and how these devices were used to teach home-,…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Handheld Devices, Intellectual Disability, Skill Development
Griffiths, Austin; Royse, David; Murphy, April; Starks, Saundra – Journal of Social Work Education, 2019
Social work is a demanding profession as practitioners routinely face difficult situations that affect their well-being. The National Association of Social Workers strongly supports self-care practice as an approved mechanism to offset these challenges, yet practitioners report not learning techniques necessary to perform self-care. In this study,…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Social Work, Intervention, Caseworkers
Stephanie M. Curenton; Kerry-Ann Escayg; Cristina Granda; Sherell House; Taylor Bolan; Jacqueline Sims; Nneka Ibekwe-Okafor – Educational Forum, 2024
We used NVivo for inductive semantic coding of 619 Black caregivers' qualitative responses from the RAPID Survey regarding about they were coping with the challenges of COVID-19. Kinship networks and religion/spirituality were the two most frequently mentioned coping strategies followed by government financial support (e.g. stimulus money, food…
Descriptors: African Americans, Social Capital, Cultural Capital, COVID-19
Tianxi Xu; Chenmingxin Zou; Xiaofang Li; Ping Dong – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2024
Enhancing transportation skills is crucial in promoting quality of life for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To learn about transportation skill development and improve the transportation experiences of youth with IDD in China, we conducted in-depth interviews with special education teachers and parents of…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Transportation, Daily Living Skills
McKenna M. Halverson; Sara E. Lowmaster – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Peer mentors play a crucial role in campus-based living and support programs that assist autistic students in their transition to U.S. colleges. However, limited research has examined the characteristics of potential peer mentors and incentives that may be necessary to staff such programs. The present study evaluated the relationship between the…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Predictor Variables, Intention
Solrun Samnøy; Miranda Thurston; Hege Eikeland Tjomsland – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2024
Objective: This paper explores the expectations of teachers to contribute to fostering students' wellbeing in the revised Norwegian curriculum. A new construct in the curriculum is three interdisciplinary topics -- health and life skills; democracy and citizenship; and, sustainable development -- included to give priority to prevailing societal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Well Being, Social Problems
Efrat Sher-Censor; Smadar Dolev; Michal Shalem Gan-Or; Esther Zach – Early Child Development and Care, 2024
This study examined the links between Israeli teachers' perceptions of children with developmental delay (DD) in special education kindergartens and changes in children's development. Participants were 47 teachers and children diagnosed with DD. At Time 1, teachers' perceptions were assessed via the valence of their narrative about the child and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Kindergarten, Preschool Teachers, Developmental Delays
Abadi, Melissa; Richard, Bonnie; Shamblen, Steve; Drake, Connor; Schweinhart, April; Bokhour, Barbara; Bauer, Rachel; Rychener, David – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Objective: An emerging literature suggests patients with chronic illnesses can benefit from integrated, person-centric approaches to health care, including group-based programs. However, much of the research in this area is disease specific. The objective of this study was to collect preliminary evidence on the efficacy of Taking Charge of My Life…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Mental Health, Well Being, Veterans
McCarthy, Katherine M.; Mariscal, E. Susana; Wahler, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2022
Social work educators must prioritize effective preparation of MSW students for the pivotal roles they will play in supporting clients struggling with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Understanding what concerns MSW students have about working in the substance use field can highlight student training needs and inform learner-centered curricula.…
Descriptors: Social Work, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Counselor Training
Bunster, Josefina; Tassé, Marc J.; Tenorio, Marcela; Aparicio, Andrés; Arango, Paulina S. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: Given the importance of adaptive behaviour (AB) for the identification of intellectual disability and the design of intervention plans for people with Down syndrome (DS), this cross-sectional study explored AB in infants with DS, compared to infants with typical development (TD). Method: we evaluated 60 infants (10-36 months) with…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Infants, Toddlers
Ingles, Kristina E.; Gilson, Carly B.; Pena, Humberto, Jr. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2022
Independence is a critical skill in preparing students with disabilities for success after high school. Secondary special education teachers equip their students toward task independence across skill domains (e.g., employment, independent living), yet there is little guidance regarding a simple and systematic way to do so. MADE 2 FADE (M2F) is a…
Descriptors: Independent Living, Daily Living Skills, Students with Disabilities, Skill Development
Ravitch, Sharon M. – Penn GSE Perspectives on Urban Education, 2022
Flux pedagogy refers to the integration of relational and critical pedagogy frameworks into a transformative and responsive teaching approach. It is constructivist, student-centered, relational, adaptive, and reflexive; it's a humanizing pedagogy that can help educators to examine the goals and processes of schooling in this moment of extreme…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Critical Theory, Transformative Learning, Student Centered Learning
Burton, Olivia; Rawstorne, Patrick; Watchirs-Smith, Lucy; Nathan, Sally; Carter, Allison – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2023
The recent outpouring of testimonies about teenage sexual assault has reinvigorated calls for improved education on sexual consent. Better understanding of the approach, content and delivery of these programmes is key to informing best practice. In this paper, we systematically searched for peer-reviewed articles on programmes in education…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Congruence (Psychology), Sex Education, Sexual Abuse
Tamarah Lishawn Davis – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Teaching has never been an easy profession, but the swift transition from in-person to digital instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic made it significantly more difficult. Between a global pandemic and a nation's racial reckoning, teachers were forced to juggle work, family, and student responsibilities. While there were suggested tips on how to…
Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Daily Living Skills, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Mimi B. Blackwelder – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The problem this study addressed was educators of students with severe and profound disabilities face barriers to teaching a functional curriculum due to the lack of training and targeted curriculum. The purpose of this qualitative single exploratory case study was to examine the benefits and barriers faced by teachers of students with severe and…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Students with Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Barriers