• A Function-Based Adaptation to the Self-Regulated Strategy Development Instructional Approach for Students with Behavioral Challenges in Residential Treatment 

  Rollins, Lauren Hart (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  A MODIFICATION TO THE SELF-REGULATED STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH FOR STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES Students with and at-risk for behavioral concerns, such as those with emotional and behavioral disorders ...
• Augmented Reality for Teaching Personal Finance Skills in the Community 

  Romano, Shannon (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  The ability to manage one’s personal finances is an indicator for success and autonomy among adolescents preparing for adulthood. Accessing and spending money allows an individual to participate in preferred social and ...
• Self-Regulated Strategy Development and a Low-Intensity Behavior Strategy: Intensified TWA and Mindful Breathing to Improve the Reading Comprehension Skills of Middle School Students with Learning and Behavioral Disorders 

  McFall, Aundrea (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Students who present with high-incidence disabilities often exhibit deficits in reading comprehension and self-regulatory behavior. Chapter 1 consists of two research to practice papers in manuscript form (with references ...
• A Comparison of Parents' and Teachers' Assessments of Trainable Mentally Retarded Students 

  Geiger, William Lee (University of Alabama Libraries, 1976)

  The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to investigate the relationships and the differences among mothers', fathers', and teachers' assessments of TMR children, and (2) to attempt to identify demographic variables which ...
• Patterns of special education teachers' assistive technology knowledge and use in p-12 education 

  Stewart, Elizabeth Walter (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020-12)

  This exploratory research study used quantitative methods to explore patterns of specialeducation teachers’ assistive technology knowledge and use. Barriers to assistive technology (AT) use and facilitators that impact ...
• The forgotten path: adult stakeholder perceptions on the transition from residential treatment facility schools to neighborhood schools 

  Odom, Kimberly Paige (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020-12)

  Youth with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) may be negatively impacted by their behavioral excesses and deficits across domains requiring more intensive supports and treatment than can be provided in a typical school. ...
• Self-determination and Leader in Me schools: a case study 

  Shaw, Shandra Meshell (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  This investigation employed a qualitative single case embedded design to understand the teaching practices and self-determination experiences of students with high incidence disabilities in a Lighthouse elementary Leader ...
• Telecoaching in early intervention: supporting professionals and families of toddlers with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder 

  Tomeny, Kimberly Resua (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Young children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should receive early intervention services to achieve optimal outcomes, and recommended practices in early intervention reflect family centeredness, contextual ...
• Check-in/check-out: facilitating performance feedback during vocational training for youth with intellectual disabilities 

  Robinson, Olivia Paige (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  The lack of supervisor-focused interventions and strategies needed in building natural supports between supervisors and employees with intellectual disabilities has been discussed in a number of studies. In addition, ...
• Improving self-regulation and managing behavior with mindfulness based intervention 

  Norman, Sujata Pisharoty (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

  This study investigated the effects of a short-term mindfulness training in a group home for mentally ill, at-risk adolescents with mild to moderate disabilities. Disruptive behavior causes challenges in any setting. ...
• Using constant time delay to teach the recognition of functional sight words to students with significant intellectual disabilities 

  Price, Catherine (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

  For the purpose of this research, a concurrent multiple baseline design was used to measure the effects of a Constant Time Delay (CTD) intervention. CTD was implemented as an intervention to support four transition students’ ...
• Sex education in schools for students with disabilities: a qualitative study 

  Williamson, Amy (University of Alabama Libraries, 2017)

  This study addresses the paucity of research in the area of sexuality and disability, especially women with disabilities, and even more so research on women with significant intellectual disabilities. Indeed, the small ...
• The effects of a self-monitoring practice in a middle school setting 

  Floyd, Howard Kelly (University of Alabama Libraries, 2016)

  The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a self-monitoring practice in a middle school setting. A total of three participants who received special education services utilized this self-monitoring ...
• The effect of explicit vocabulary instruction using specialized graphic organizers in secondary mathematics for students with disabilities 

  Long, Mary Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2015)

  There is a clear and distinct difference in the levels of knowledge versus levels of understanding when measuring the ability of a student to reach mastery of a concept in the educational environment. Increased levels of ...
• Using covert audio coaching prompts to increase student pragmatic conversation skills 

  Myrick, John Wesley (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

  The importance of social skills for students with disabilities has given rise to this study. The ability to effectively communicate with family members, peers, and potential co-workers can lead to positive outcomes for ...
• The impact of the national board for professional teaching standards on special educators 

  Buchanan, Dania Lynne (University of Alabama Libraries, 2014)

  In the United States, educational reform has focused on teachers and their responsibility for student achievement. Hence, the development of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to provide a ...
• Effect of students' behavioral characteristics on teachers' referral decisions in gifted education 

  Hollyhand, Leigh Smitherman (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  Research shows that biases exist in regard to teacher nominations for gifted programs in the areas of student gender, ethnicity, and SES. On the other hand, there is a lack of research regarding behavioral characteristics ...
• Effect of demographic factors on empowerment attributions of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

  Perry, Ashley Hayden (University of Alabama Libraries, 2013)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of demographic factors on empowerment attributions of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Data were collected to determine differences between ...
• The importance of funds of knowledge on economically disadvantaged rural European American students 

  Burton, Whitney Blair (University of Alabama Libraries, 2012)

  The identification and utilization of community funds of knowledge has been essential in understanding and assisting cultural groups to bridge the achievement gap. The purpose of this study was to examine the community ...
• Teaching students with severe and multiple disabilities: the implementation of shared stories 

  Lee, Cynthia Dockery (University of Alabama Libraries, 2012)

  This study investigated the results of employing shared story reading during literacy instruction for participants with severe and multiple disabilities. This intervention was conducted in an effort to improve independent ...

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