In 1912, Henry Goddard sighted the Kallikak family as proof of his theory that mental retardation was hereditary. J. David Smith examines Goddard's evidence and looks at how Goddard's theory has shaped government policies.
In 1912, Henry Goddard sighted the Kallikak family as proof of his theory that mental retardation was hereditary. J. David Smith examines Goddard's evidence and looks at how Goddard's theory has shaped government policies.
Youth with disabilities are overall less engaged in extracurricular, community, and social activities than their peers without disabilities. Specifically, youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD; e.g., autism, intellectual disability) are less likely to parti…
This study explored the male preservice special education teachers’ perceptions in regard to the preservice special education teacher preparation courses, practicum, and evidence-based practices that they have recently completed. The participants of the study included five prese…
The National Council for the Social Studies recommends high-quality access to academic content in the social studies domains (history, government, economics, and civics) to improve in-school performance and postschool civic and community outcomes for students in K-12 schools. To…
Comprehensive sexual education, at a level appropriate for the individual’s developmental ability, is recommended for all persons with Down syndrome. Although resources exist for parents and healthcare providers to facilitate sexual education for individuals with Down syndrome, …
"Building on work in feminist studies, queer studies and critical race theory, this volume challenges the universality of propositions about human nature, by questioning the boundaries between predominant neurotypes and 'others', including dyslexics, autistics and ADHDers. This …
"Building on work in feminist studies, queer studies and critical race theory, this volume challenges the universality of propositions about human nature, by questioning the boundaries between predominant neurotypes and 'others', including dyslexics, autistics and ADHDers. This …