Special Education: Publications and Resources

Summary: This database provides a curated selection of resources focused on special education and the needs of students with disabilities, featuring articles, research studies, and practical guides. Topics span individualized education plans (IEPs), adaptive teaching methods, assistive technologies, legal rights in education, and strategies for managing conditions like autism, ADHD, or sensory impairments. It includes policy analyses, classroom toolkits, and firsthand accounts from educators and families, offering actionable insights for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Seniors and individuals with disabilities may find value in its guidance on accessibility accommodations, transitioning to adult services, or navigating educational systems. The materials blend evidence-based practices with real-world applications, aiding in informed decision-making and fostering inclusive learning environments tailored to diverse needs.

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Special Education: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Building Calm: Dr. Teri Rouse on Autism and Connection	George Cassidy Payne		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Submitted Article	2025/10/10
Choosing the Best Educational and Social Environment for Disabled Children	Kathleen M. Cleaver				2022/10/08
Special and Special Needs - Are These Labels Helpful or Harmful?	Kathleen M. Cleaver				2021/12/01	2021/12/06
The Most Common Learning Disabilities Today	Thomas C. Weiss			Informative	2019/02/27	2023/10/03
Are English Language Learners in Need of Special Education	Elizabeth Barker-Voss and Kristin Basinger				2019/01/11	2019/01/20
Kids with Intellectual Disabilities Spending Little Time in General Education Classes	Ohio State University				2018/05/08
Individual Education Programs Not Being Used as Intended in Special Education	Penn State				2018/03/30
ESL students with Special Needs Fail to Get Language Instruction	Lehigh University			Study	2018/03/25	2023/09/14
Parents and Siblings Can be Teachers for Special Needs Kids	Michigan State University				2017/08/31	2020/07/04
STEM3 Academy Campuses for Students with Special Needs	The Help Group			Announcement	2017/08/09	2024/06/05
Children with Disability and Public Schools Supreme Court Case	National Constitution Center			Announcement / Notification	2017/01/16	2024/03/09
Stephen Gaynor School Shares Benefits of Performing Arts Education for Students With Learning Differences	Stephen Gaynor School				2016/12/21	2018/05/01
Language Based Learning in Children : Unlocking Clues	University of Missouri-Columbia				2016/12/19	2021/05/10
Exploring Detection of Learning Disabilities Through Physical Movement	Indiana University				2016/11/11
Fulfilling Unmet Need for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)	University of California - Riverside				2016/09/21
Teaching K-8 Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder	Scholastic Inc.				2016/07/08
Delivering Equity for Students with Disabilities	U.S. Department of Education	Yes		Announcement / Notification	2016/02/24	2023/10/04
Minorities Under-represented in US Special Ed Classrooms	Matt Swayne				2016/02/11
Making Schools More Autism Friendly	DrSocial ltd				2015/01/24	2021/01/29
Community College Performance Based Funding Hinders at Risk Students	University of Houston				2015/01/17
List of the Best Private Special Needs Schools	Masters In Special Education				2014/08/12	2020/04/02
Children with Disabilities Benefit from Classroom Inclusion	Ohio State University				2014/07/31	2021/06/14
Low IQ Students Learn to Read After Persistent Intensive Instruction	Southern Methodist University in Dallas	Yes		Research Study Analysis	2014/05/29	2023/10/04
The Skoog - Musical Instrument for Music Therapy and Inclusive Education	Meldreth Manor School				2012/11/23	2017/02/26
PECS and The Pyramid Approach to Education	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/07/30	2021/08/13
SAT Scores and Children with Learning Disabilities	College Prep LLC				2012/05/09	2021/02/13
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/04/03	2021/09/27
Dismantling Oklahoma Scholarships for Students with Special Needs - AFC Condemns Ruling	American Federation for Children				2012/04/01
Problem Solving Math Linked to Relating Quantities to Numerals	National Institutes of Health				2011/10/28	2022/06/14
Special-ed Students Force-fed Cotton Balls Soaked with Vinegar as Form of Discipline	National Autism Association				2011/09/28
Special Interests Sue to Remove Arizona Children with Special Needs From Private Schools	American Federation for Children				2011/09/27
Guardianship and Special Needs Children	Thomas C. Weiss			Informative	2011/09/22	2024/03/29
What Does it Mean If a Child Says They are Stupid	College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)				2011/07/18	2021/05/10
Mercyhurst Autism Summer Program	Mercyhurst				2011/07/07	2022/02/18
Struggling Students - Vision and How it Relates to Learning	College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)				2011/06/10
School Choice Ohio Special Education Scholarship Program	American Federation for Children				2011/05/31	2023/05/01
PCI Education LIFT Series Intervention Programs	PCI Education				2011/04/25
Silent Epidemic of Bullying Against Special Needs Children	Ability Path			Reports and Proceedings	2011/02/15	2023/10/09
Researching Special-Needs Schools	Our Kids Media				2011/01/26
2010 Accessible eLearning Leadership Awards	CourseAvenue				2010/12/15
Students With Special Needs Celebrate New Law	Spectrum Center				2010/11/18
Webcam Research Helps Kids Improve Reading Fluency	Kansas State University				2010/11/05
Collaboration on Special Education Training	Second Start Learning Disabilities Programs				2010/09/13
Back-to-School Season Spurs Sales of Special Needs Tool	PIDA IMP Ltd.				2010/09/09
Equal Access to Technology for Students with Special Needs	Spectrum Center Schools and Programs				2010/08/24
New Solution to Pressing Issue in Special Education	Presence TeleCare				2010/08/19
The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills	Advanced Brain Technologies				2010/08/07
Rethink Autism Helps Schools Serve More Students With Autism Despite Shrinking Budgets	Rethink Autism, Inc.				2010/08/02
New Twist on No Child Left Behind - Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center, El Dorado Hills	Jennifer Means and Gerald Hughes				2010/08/01
Bonnie Terry Learning - Better Reading Skills	Bonnie Terry Learning				2010/07/18
School Behavior Problems Linked to Family Type	University of Rochester				2010/07/16
Horizon Academy Offers New Learning Disabilities Testing Center	Horizon Academy				2010/06/28
The Council for Exceptional Children - Serving Children with Disabilities	Ian C. Langtree				2009/11/15	2010/07/11
Learning Disabilities Research Results - Foundation for Learning Development	The Foundation for Learning Development				2009/09/24	2016/10/30
Children Write Faster with Pen than Keyboard	University of Washington				2009/09/17
Getting Your Child with Special Needs Ready for School	Joan Celebi				2009/09/15	2013/03/24
College Tips for Students with Learning Disabilities	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface	Instructive / Helpful	2009/09/13	2024/10/22
Learning Disabilities - Factors for Successful Post-Secondary Transition	Joan Azarva				2009/09/13	2016/06/13
Financial Concerns for College Students with Learning Disabilities	Joan Azarva				2009/09/13	2016/06/13
Gene Associated with Language, Speech and Reading Disorders	University of Kansas				2009/08/27	2009/08/31
Breaking Writing Barriers for Students with Autism and Cognitive Disabilities	Don Johnston Incorporated				2009/04/27	2010/11/05
Students with Experience Corps Tutors Make Better Progress in Reading Skills	Experience Corps				2009/04/08	2010/06/30
Ways School Districts May Use ARRA Funds for Special Education	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/23	2014/03/14
Reasons Not for Special Education to Bill Your Private Insurance	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/03	2014/03/14
Special Education Testing and Recommendations to Help Your Child	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/03	2014/03/14
Your Child's Behavior and Special Education	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/03	2014/03/14
Placement for Special Education Due Process Hearings	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/02	2014/03/14
What School Psychologists Need Include in Special Education Evaluations	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/01	2014/03/14
IQ Tests Special Education Verbal or Non-Verbal	JoAnn Collins				2009/03/01	2018/05/06
Diagnosis of Disabilities and Special Education Eligibility	JoAnn Collins				2009/01/01	2014/03/14
Special Education Acronyms and Their Meanings	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Glossaries, Definitions	2008/12/31	2025/02/27
Categories of Disability for Special Education Eligibility	JoAnn Collins				2008/12/31	2014/03/14

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