Internationally, it has been recognized that parent involvement is an essential component of
the special education process for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities …

Family-school partnership is an essential component of the special education process for
children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Latinx families especially face …

Advocacy has long been important in the lives of individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD). In special education, parents are expected to advocate on …

Community services and supports for children with intellectual disabilities (ID) can
ameliorate the negative effects of caregiving and enhance child outcomes. For example, in …

Family-professional partnership is an essential component of the special education process
for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many families …

Researchers have long documented the importance of parent participation in the
development and success of children in schools. Parent participation is a critical component …

As the field of special education advocacy grows and the population of students with
disabilities in the United States becomes more diverse, it is crucial to understand how …

Given the expertise of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(IDD), it is important to include their voices in disability legislation. Although, historically …

Although parents of students with disabilities have several rights accorded by the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they infrequently participate in legislative advocacy …

Abstract Families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs)
experience unique rewards and challenges caring for their child. Many family interventions …