Abstract Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is one of the methods used to
assist students with communication problems, particularly those in special education who …

This study aimed to explore the impact of different dimensions of communication skills,
namely competence (COMP), self-esteem (SELF), social communication challenge (SCC) …

Special education teachers are tasked with meeting the unique academic, social, vocational,
and communication needs of students with extensive support needs. However, studies have …

Language proficiency assessment (LPA) serves as a gatekeeper to accessing language
services for English learners (ELs) with and without disabilities. Moreover, research …

We overview several key issues of the past, present, and near future of special education for
students with severe disabilities. We contextualize the Telos of special education by briefly …

In-service general education teachers receive limited pre-service training in Augmentative
and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and strategies. Therefore, pre-service …

Professional development is claimed by teachers as urgent, considering that the profession
itself refers to a concrete manifestation of a combination of educational legislation …

Persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) are often excluded both
from research and several areas of society. These people depend on others in all matters …

Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Filosofinen tiedekunta Kasvatustieteiden ja psykologian osasto
Erityisluokanopettajan ja erityisopettajan koulutus Kainulainen, Kaisa-Liisa: Erityisopettaja …

Researchers have provided evidence of the effects of academic engagement on the
achievement of all students. Despite the known benefits of academic engagement, low rates …