Showing papers in "The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps in 2020"
TL;DR: For example, this paper found that placement decisions for students with severe disabilities have often been based less on the students' unique learning needs but more on beliefs and presumptions about student learning, entrenched s...
Abstract: Placement decisions for students with severe disabilities have often been based less on the students’ unique learning needs but more on beliefs and presumptions about student learning, entrenched s...
53 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a quasi-experimental study focused on 15 pairs of children with extensive support needs, matched across 12 characteristics based on their first complete Individual Education Program (IEP) in the US.
Abstract: This quasi-experimental study focused on 15 pairs of children with extensive support needs, matched across 12 characteristics based on their first complete Individual Education Program (IEP) in the...
23 citations
TL;DR: The authors acknowledge that some students with severe disabilities are not being taught in general education, but they do not agree that inclusion is inherently better, nor do they think it is inherently worse.
Abstract: We acknowledge that some students with severe disabilities are not being taught in general education. We do not agree that inclusion in general education is inherently better, nor do we think it is...
14 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a peer network intervention for increasing social interactions between students with severe disabilities and their peers is proposed, however, this approach has not been well studied with high SINR.
Abstract: Peer networks are a promising intervention for increasing social interactions between students with severe disabilities and their peers. However, this approach has not been well studied with high s...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors briefly respond to the following question: Why aren't more students with severe disabilities being placed in general education classrooms? They offer five reasons why more students should be placed in special education classrooms.
Abstract: This article briefly responds to the following question: Why aren’t more students with severe disabilities being placed in general education classrooms? I offer five reasons why more students with ...
11 citations
TL;DR: Peer mentoring programs provide an opportunity for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn, socialize, and work together in supportive and inclusive environments.
Abstract: Peer mentoring programs provide an opportunity for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn, socialize, and work together in supportive and inclusive ...
11 citations
TL;DR: Inclusive education for students with severe disabilities has and continues to spark intense debate as discussed by the authors, to what extent should students with severely disabilities be educated in non-segregated environment.
Abstract: Inclusive education for students with severe disabilities has and continues to spark intense debate. To what extent should students with severe disabilities be educated in nonsegregated environment...
9 citations
TL;DR: This paper found that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex communication needs are at risk of social isolation and social isolation due to social isolation in their homes and social networks, and that social support is central to children's development and well-being.
Abstract: Friendships are central to children’s development and well-being, but children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex communication needs are at risk of social isolation....
8 citations
TL;DR: The authors examined the effects of an intervention that integrated peer-mediated instruction (PMI) with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) using speech-generating devices (SGDs).
Abstract: This study examined the effects of an intervention that integrated peer-mediated instruction (PMI) with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) using speech-generating devices (SGDs). Nine...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the effects of transition to literacy (T2L) software features (i.e., dynamic text and speech output upon selection of a graphic symbol) within a grid.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Transition to Literacy (T2L) software features (i.e., dynamic text and speech output upon selection of a graphic symbol) within a grid di...
7 citations
TL;DR: The authors examined predictors at individual, family, and school levels associated with parental expectations toward post second-seconda... using data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 to examine predictors for individual, families, and schools.
Abstract: This study uses data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 to examine predictors at the individual, family, and school levels associated with parental expectations toward postseconda...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors respond to the perspectives of Agran and colleagues concerning barriers to general education placement for students with significant support needs from an "on-the-shelf" teacher.
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to respond to the perspectives of Agran and colleagues concerning barriers to general education placement for students with significant support needs from an “on the ...
TL;DR: Replication research provides evidence to establish, refute, or support evidence-based practices as discussed by the authors, and systematic replications are also necessary to determine what works for whom when in practice.
Abstract: Replication research provides evidence to establish, refute, or support evidence-based practices. Systematic replications are also necessary to determine “what works for whom when.” The purpose of ...
TL;DR: In this paper, a special education teacher educators face multiple systemic, institutional, and social barriers in preparing teacher candidates to provide students with significant disabilities access to the general education teacher workforce.
Abstract: Special education teacher educators face multiple systemic, institutional, and social barriers in preparing teacher candidates to provide students with significant disabilities access to the genera...
TL;DR: The authors provided data on the extent to which students with the most significant cognitive disabilities participated in alternate assessments, i.e., those students who were more likely to have significant cognitive impairments.
Abstract: In this brief response to Agran et al., I provide data on the extent to which students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (i.e., those students participating in alternate assessments ...
TL;DR: Little progress has been made in the last 20 years toward developing and sustaining effective inclusive programs for students with severe disabilities as mentioned in this paper, which is a concern of the authors of this article.
Abstract: Little progress has been made in the last 20 years toward developing and sustaining effective inclusive programs for students with severe disabilities. An article by Agran and colleagues examines f...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined parents' perceptions of constraints that impact the attainment of independent walking in children with CHARGE syndrome, which is a multifaceted syndrome including a degr...
Abstract: This study examined parents’ perceptions of constraints that impact the attainment of independent walking in children with CHARGE syndrome. This syndrome is a multifaceted syndrome including a degr...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address particular aspects of the Agran et al. identified determinants related to inclusive educational practices for students with severe disabilities and propose a framework to address them.
Abstract: This article addresses particular aspects of the Agran et al. identified determinants related to inclusive educational practices for students with severe disabilities. More specifically, this artic...
Abstract: The system of least prompts response prompting procedure has a rich history in special education research and practice. Recently, two independent systematic reviews were conducted to determine if t...
TL;DR: The authors summarize three changes in education that have direct relevance for the education of students with severe disabilities: (a) adoption of multi-tiered system of supports as a framework for interve...
Abstract: We summarize three changes in education that have direct relevance for the education of students with severe disabilities: (a) adoption of multi-tiered system of supports as a framework for interve...
TL;DR: The circumstances that have facilitated the movement of students with both severe disabilities and complex health care needs from hospitals and homes, and into school buildings are reviewed.
Abstract: Data reveal that insufficient progress has been made in increasing the number of students with severe disabilities who are educated in general education classes. Agran et al. asked why this is happ...