Article
Education & Educational Research
Tugra Karademir Coskun
Summary: This research examines the effectiveness of robot training for teacher candidates in the department of special education. The results show that the training program is supportive for the candidates and propose a four-phased model of robot training for special education.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2022)
Article
Education, Special
Matthew E. Brock, Mary A. Barczak, Eric J. Anderson, Nichole M. Bordner-Williams
Summary: In this study, a tiered training model was tested to train paraeducators, where group training was provided first and coaching was offered only to those who did not meet performance criteria. Results showed a functional relation between the tiered model and implementation fidelity of systematic prompting strategies. The majority of paraeducators achieved performance criterion with group training alone, while a few needed additional teacher coaching.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Umesh Sharma, Laura Sokal, Mian Wang, Tim Loreman
Summary: The study found that the newly developed Inclusive Practices Scale (IPS) is a reliable and valid instrument, with teaching efficacy being the strongest predictor of inclusive practice intentions. The IPS could be a helpful tool in determining whether pre-service and in-service educators are willing to use inclusive practices.
TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Chelsea Marelle, Emily Tanner, Claire Donehower Paul
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of different training methods in increasing teacher fidelity to implement behavior interventions, and created a classification system to categorize the results of teacher fidelity.
REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alfonso Rodriguez-Oramas, Pilar Alvarez, Mimar Ramis-Salas, Laura Ruiz-Eugenio
Summary: In the international context of promoting more inclusive educational systems and practices, the role of Special Education teachers is evolving, with increasing importance placed on their support in mainstream classrooms. However, these teachers still face challenges in improving the quality of inclusive education for students with special needs, calling for further research in in-service training strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yolanda Munoz-Martinez, Francisco Garate-Vergara, Cecilia Marambio-Carrasco
Summary: This article presents the four-year actions carried out at a public school in Meco (Madrid, Spain) aimed at promoting cooperative teaching and learning to address student diversity. The study shows significant improvements in teaching practices, organizational management, and teacher involvement and support towards educational quality through cooperation.
Article
Pediatrics
Aitor Larraceleta, Luis Castejon, Maria-Teresa Iglesias-Garcia, Jose Carlos Nunez
Summary: This study investigated whether Spanish special education teachers have received evidence-based education and compared the differences with American teachers. The results showed that more than 70% of Spanish teachers had never received relevant training, while a higher percentage of American teachers had received such training.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Tania Riveiro-Rodriguez, Andres Dominguez-Almansa, Ramon Lopez Facal, Tomas Izquierdo Rus
Summary: This study analyses the challenges faced by secondary teachers when introducing the new subject of Landscape and Sustainability, and finds a lack of specific training in related theories may hinder their holistic approach in teaching. Despite similar conceptions about the subject and teaching process, teachers may struggle to fully implement their teaching methods due to insufficient theoretical training, impacting students' learning outcomes.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Yasamin Bolourian, Ainsley Losh, Narmene Hamsho, Abbey Eisenhower, Jan Blacher
Summary: This mixed-methods study examined general education teachers' perceptions of autism and pedagogical practices in early elementary classrooms in the United States to identify target areas for professional development. Teachers identified core symptoms of autism such as social difficulties and focused/fixed interests, as well as inclusive practices and relationship-building strategies like assigning special classroom responsibilities and embracing students' special interests. The findings suggest implications for teacher trainings in enhancing support and understanding for students with autism.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Lorna Barry, Jennifer Holloway, Stephen Gallagher, Jennifer McMahon
Summary: In Ireland, mainstream primary school teachers show variations in autism training, work experience, support from allied professionals, as well as knowledge and use of autism EBPs. Teacher education training significantly impacts teachers' knowledge and use of EBPs.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Education, Special
Jordan M. Lukins, Harriet Able, Kara Hume
Summary: This study aims to understand how newly trained teachers' experiences, knowledge, and beliefs about evidence-based practices (EBPs) influence their instructional decisions in autism education. The results showed that positive behavior supports and visual schedules were the most socially valid and implemented practices. The use of EBPs was primarily driven by teachers' knowledge of the practice and perceptions of its social validity, with teacher preparation experiences shaping both.
FOCUS ON AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Jessica Paynter, Rhylee Sulek, David Trembath, Deb Keen
Summary: The study found that providing specially-designed information sheets and implementing a professional development program can decrease teacher support for unsupported practices and improve knowledge and use of supported practices. However, teachers need to continue receiving professional development in order to gradually replace unsupported practices with evidence-based approaches.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katharina-Theresa Lindner, Lena Nusser, Karin Gehrer, Susanne Schwab
Summary: The study found that the highest use of differentiation occurred in special school classes, while grouping practices were used to a similar extent across the three educational settings. Teachers' use of differentiation was influenced by class size and the number of students with migration background, while grouping strategies were predicted by students' gender and teachers' experience.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jian Li, Eryong Xue, Kun Li
Summary: This study examines the challenges and strategies of implementing the Excellent Teacher Plan in China for the sustainability of teacher education. Through interviews at a key national normal university, the study found difficulties in student selection, lack of synergy in academic education, and low comprehensive quality of students. Recommendations include strengthening public publicity, establishing collaborative training systems, improving teaching quality, and clarifying post-employment development policies.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Viktor Shurygin, Roza Ryskaliyeva, Elena Dolzhich, Svetlana Dmitrichenkova, Alexander Ilyin
Summary: This study explores the digital competence of new teachers and suggests improvements. Findings show the widespread use of digital tools by students and teachers, but some respondents feel inadequately trained in utilizing these technologies.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nishita Dsouza, Elizabeth McGhee-Hassrick, Kristin Giordano, Chris Friedman, Yoshiaki Yamasaki, Cristina Perez, Omar Martinez, Amy Carroll-Scott, Ana P. Martinez-Donate
Summary: Latino-serving organizations in Philadelphia, PA, provide SAVAME-related health and social services, with a higher rate of referrals compared to administrative and planning coordination. Internal bonding between providers is perceived to be of high value, however, bridging ties between different types of providers is less common. Promoting administrative and planning collaborations among providers is crucial to leverage the existing network capacity in addressing the syndemic conditions faced by Latino immigrants.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education, Special
Amanda Gulsrud, Hyon Soo Lee, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Suzannah Iadarola, Melanie Pellecchia, Wendy Shih, Sarah Vejnoska, Elizabeth H. Morgan, Samantha Hochheimer, Samantha Crabbe, Jennica Li, Lindsay Hauptman, Fernanda Castellon, Heather Nuske, Consuelo Garcia, Rachel King, Paul Luelmo, Kathleen Carley, Tristram Smith, David Mandell, Connie Kasari, Aubyn C. Stahmer
Summary: The study found that the size of caregivers' social networks is crucial for early service access, and future interventions should aim to increase social networks to improve families' service engagement. More attention is needed for non-English speaking families, especially those living in areas with few supports in their native languages.
RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Behavioral Sciences
Diana Schendel, Anne M. Roux, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Kristen Lyall, Lindsay Shea, Giacomo Vivanti, Andrea Trubanova Wieckowski, Craig Newschaffer, Diana L. Robins
Summary: Most autism research focuses on basic and clinical science, but this paper argues for using a public health approach to address the impact of autism. The proposed framework emphasizes discovering health determinants in autism, developing strategies based on evidence, and implementing them in real-world settings. This integrated research framework can help identify gaps in knowledge, address translational barriers, and improve health outcomes for individuals with autism at a population level.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Danielle Wallace, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick
Summary: This paper summarizes the gaps in understanding of police contact with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities at different levels, and introduces special issue papers addressing these gaps. The authors also discuss future research directions in this area.
POLICING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICE STRATEGIES & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Guy Weissinger, Catherine VanFossen, Rose Milani, Jonas Ventimiglia, Isaiah Delane-Vir Hoffman, Matthew Wintersteen, Tita Atte, Sherira Fernandes, Guy Diamond
Summary: The study aims to develop and test a county-level social network measure of care coordination between police departments and other support systems for autistic youth in crisis. The findings show that about half of the surveyed police departments coordinate care for autistic youth in suicidal crisis, and the coordination varies by county. Two different structural configurations were identified. Further research is needed to examine how different police integration structures shape care coordination for autistic youth.
POLICING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICE STRATEGIES & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Turea Michelle Hutson, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Sherira Fernandes, Jessica Walton, Kathryn Bouvier-Weinber, Antoinette Radcliffe, Ayana Allen-Handy
Summary: This article examines the challenges that Black men on the autism spectrum face at the intersection of race and dis/ability in encounters with law enforcement. It proposes using Critical Dis/ability (DisCrit) Theory to understand these encounters and suggests collaboration between social scientists, police scholars, law enforcement, and the public to improve outcomes. By expanding theoretical frameworks and fostering critical dialogue, innovative approaches to studying policing practices can be developed.
POLICING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICE STRATEGIES & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Danielle Wallace, Jessica Herbert, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Sarah E. Kabourek
Summary: This paper examines the behaviors displayed by autistic individuals during police encounters, investigates if these behaviors differ by age and gender, and explores if there are any behavioral clusters. The findings reveal that many of the behaviors exhibited by autistic individuals during police encounters are linked to difficulties in social communication and interaction, such as impaired eye contact and difficulty answering questions. Additionally, age differences are observed in two behaviors: fidgeting and not responding to one's name. Moreover, the study discovers that these behaviors often cluster together, adding complexity to interactions between police and autistic individuals.
POLICING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICE STRATEGIES & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ming Yuan Low, Katrina Skewes McFerran, Michael Viega, Amy Carroll-Scott, Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Joke Bradt
Summary: This study explores the lived experiences of young autistic adults in Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, finding that participants attend therapy to develop their musicianship and personal selves, create meaningful relationships, and bring their sociocultural identities into therapy sessions.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Laura Graham Holmes, Collette Sosnowy, Jessica Walton, Kathleen Carley
Summary: This study reviewed existing evidence on how autistic individuals use ICT to communicate, identifying themes such as variations in ICT use, benefits and drawbacks, and engagement in online autism communities. The research highlighted the need for further exploration of positive social capital gained through online communities, as well as the importance of studying underrepresented groups to understand and confirm findings related to ICT use among autistic individuals.
AUTISM IN ADULTHOOD
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Jessica Suhrheinrich, Patricia Schetter, Allison Nahmias, Melina Melgarejo, Jennica Li, Jonas Ventimiglia, Yue Yu, Aubyn Stahmer
Summary: The study found that the social network factors of PD providers were associated with their performance, with those who had more professional support and guidance on personalizing training methods performing better as teacher coaches for autistic students.
SOCIAL SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Wendy Shih, Heather J. Nuske, Sarah F. Vejnoska, Samantha Hochheimer, Deborah E. Linares, Jonas Ventimiglia, Kathleen M. Carley, Aubyn C. Stahmer, Tristram Smith, David Mandell, Connie Kasari
Summary: For children with autism from lower income families, the quality of team-around-the-child (TAC) social relationships during school transitions, including trust and collaborative problem solving, plays a crucial role in determining the success of the transition process. Trust within the TAC team was found to be significantly associated with immediate post-transition success for children with autism.
SOCIAL SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. Tellez Lieberman, L. Bakely, C. Correa, C. Valdez, A. Asadi Gonzalez, J. E. Gonzalez-Fagoaga, M. G. Rangel, E. McGhee Hassrick, A. P. Martinez-Donate
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. Martinez-Donate, J. Tellez Lieberman, L. Bakely, C. Correa, C. Valdez, E. McGhee Hassrick, E. Gonzalez-Fagoaga, A. Asadi Gonzalez, G. Rangel Gomez
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, Collette Sosnowy, Laura Graham Holmes, Jessica Walton, Paul T. Shattuck
AUTISM IN ADULTHOOD
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristin R. Giordano, Nishita Dsouza, Elizabeth McGhee-Hassrick, Omar Martinez, Ana P. Martinez-Donate
Summary: The study found that access to substance use, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and mental health services for Latino immigrants in Philadelphia, both at organizational and citywide levels, were perceived as far from optimal, particularly in terms of accessibility.
HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)