Background Children with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are
characterized by substantial language delays. Responsivity, the quantity and quality of the …

The aim of this study was to explore teachers' perceptions and experiences of supports and
obstacles to engaging students with multiple and severe disabilities (MSD) in …

Purpose. Despite the importance of communication for educational participation,
researchers have observed low frequencies of communication between teachers and …

Background This study aimed to examine whether verbal responsiveness in special
education teachers varied among subgroups of children with autism spectrum disorder (n …

Background Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at increased risk
of developing challenging behaviour. Challenging behaviour may be partially explained by …

The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary analysis of relations between child and
environmental variables, including factors related to communication aid provision, and …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation of a programme of training
and support provided to staff, which aimed to encourage supported communication …

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to examine the key features of interactions
between special education classroom teachers and children with disabilities. Opportunities …

Paul W. Cascella• Kevin M. McNamara establish functional communication goals that target
social and learning interactions within daily school routines (Calculator, 1995; McCarthy et …

The importance of communication skills for students with the most significant disabilities is
highlighted. Specific attention is paid to the need to recognize and understand the …