Browsing by Author "Peltier, Corey"
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Knooihuizen, Taylor (2024-05)The purpose of this paper was to see how universities are accommodating their student population on campus that are diagnoses with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through interviews with directors of the university disability ... -
Deaf Education Elementary Teachers' Perceptions on Self-Determination: A Mixed Methods Study
Reynolds, Matthew (2020-05)Self-determination is a best practice in special education and is taught to younger students with a disability to provide a foundation for academic success; yet these practices are dependent on teacher implementation. It ... -
Do You Think College Is The Next Step? The Creation and Validation of a Postsecondary Education and Experience Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities
Suk, Andrea (2020-05)A transformation is underway affecting the way that students with disabilities access postsecondary education options. Historically, students with disabilities requiring direct supports have been unable to gain postsecondary ... -
The Effects of Professional Development on Transition Plan Components
Deardorff, Malarie (2020-05-08)The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 2004) requires special educators and school districts to write individualized education programs for students with disabilities to provide them a free appropriate ... -
Embodied knowing in teacher education: factors that lead to teacher agency
Allen, Amy (2021-12-18)The purpose of this paper is to develop an initial theory explaining why some teachers are able to learn (as evidenced by implementation or integration into their practice) good technique and good theory while others cannot. ... -
Exploration of Factors Influencing the Teacher Self-Efficacy in Educators of Justice-Involved Juveniles in Special Settings: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study
Mitchell, Wendy (2024-05)Juveniles involved with the justice system are a population of youth with extensive needs who are historically underserved. Legal mandates have attempted to ensure these students are receiving a quality education, but ... -
Intersecting the parallel world: A generic qualitative study of low nature use teachers’ experiences and perceptions on the implementation of nature-based learning for early elementary students with extensive support needs
Heuer, Andrew (2024-05)This generic qualitative dissertation strives to explore the experiences and perceptions of low nature use teachers through their portrayals of nature-based learning for early childhood-school age students with extensive ... -
NOW WHAT? Impact of a Self-Advocacy Strategy on Middle School Students with Disabilities
Lynch, Cassie (2020-05-08)Students with disabilities do not develop self-advocacy skills on their own; however, instruction in these skills is often lacking in special education programs. This lack of self-advocacy skills negatively impacts the ... -
Parent Expectations on the Postsecondary Environments of their Secondary-Age Children with Disabilities with High Support Needs: A Qualitative Exploration
Pulos, Joshua (2020-05-08)The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) is to prepare students with disabilities for postsecondary (a) education, (b) employment, and (c) independent living. Researchers in the field of secondary ... -
Piano Instructors’ Experiences in and Perceptions Of Preparation, Success, and Confidence Teaching Students with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Ostrosky, Katie (2023-08-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate piano instructors’ perceived levels of confidence, success, and preparation in teaching students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A secondary purpose of the study was to ... -
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS: AN EVALUATION OF STRESS, COPING STRATEGIES, AND THE IMPACT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Mathews, Leslie (2020-07)Special education teachers face a variety job-related demands and challenges which may induce stress. Stress is identified as a significant predictor for negative outcomes for special education teachers including poor ... -
Transition experience of special-education students with intellectual disabilities in the context of being prepared for employment
Cunningham, Nyree (2021-12-17)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of modified self-determination forms on youth with Intellectual Disabilities and their work production while in secondary education. This study is a conceptual ... -
Unbridling Barriers to Communication: Saddling Mand Training & EAAT Therapy Together
Autry, Faye (2020-05-08)This study reviews the current research on applied behavior analysis (ABA) and equine-assisted activity and therapy (EAAT) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on verbal communication behavior. Research on ... -
Using Action Research to Determine the Level of Support Needed in Developing Independence in University Housing for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
Lingo, Mindy (2020-05)The passing of the Higher Education Act of 2008 changed the diversity landscape of universities across the country. The act specifically addressed the inclusion of individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) in college ... -
Using Precision Teaching Strategies to Alleviate Symptoms of Teacher Burnout
Eisel, Heather (2022)Teachers in the United States experienced a dramatic increase in occupational burnout following changes in instruction brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher burnout, however, is not a new phenomenon. Burnout is ... -
VIDEO MODELING AND PRINTED VISUAL SUPPORT: WHICH INTERVENTION WORKS BEST FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO LEARN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS?
LeForce, Loni (2020-05)Students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabled need extra interventions as they graduate high school and become completely integrated employed. Targeted programs do exist but are they teaching the important ...