National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

Embracing the Inclusion of Physical Activity for Individuals with Autism

Embracing The Inclusion Of Physical Activity For Autistic Individuals Neurodiverse individuals face unique challenges to fitness, creating calls for overcoming barriers and embracing inclusion.

Federal Discrimination Complaints Continued Upswing in 2023 with No Signs of Slowing

Federal discrimination complaints continued upswing in 2023 with no signs of slowing The Education Department is seeing more complaints than the same period last year as it grapples with staffing needs amid calls for more funding.

Hertz Being Sued for Allegedly Discriminating Against Drivers with Disabilities

Hertz being sued for allegedly discriminating against drivers with disabilities Hertz is being sued by a nonprofit law firm alleging that the rental car company violated the civil rights of people with disabilities who need hand controls to operate a vehicle.  Hand contro…

How Washington Lawmakers are Looking to Improve K-12 Special Education

How Washington lawmakers are looking to improve K-12 special education Washington House lawmakers this week advanced three proposals meant to increase special education funding and make it easier for parents of children with disabilities to hold schools accountable for f

State Education Leaders Detail Successes and Struggles of Expanding Science of Reading

State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.

What do Superintendents Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence?

What do superintendents need to know about artificial intelligence? District leaders shared strategies and advice on ethics, responsible use, and the technology’s limitations at the National Conference on Education.

How Can Conflict Resolution be Embedded in Classrooms?

How can conflict resolution be embedded in classrooms? Teachers can model these skills in their own actions to equip students with strategies to work through disputes, says CASEL’s Claire Schu.

Eczema and Learning Disabilities in Children: What’s the Connection?

What is the link between eczema and learning disabilities? The connection between eczema and learning disabilities is a relatively new area of research. However, existing studies suggest that there is a link between the two. Learn more.

People with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Experience HIV Disparities

People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Experience HIV Disparities FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Disparities across the HIV care continuum exist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), ac

Multilingual Teachers in Short Supply as Newcomer Needs Grow

Multilingual teachers in short supply as newcomer needs grow Some schools are beginning to tap into higher ed partnerships to recruit teachers who work with English learners and newcomer students.

Facing Special Education Aide and Teacher Shortages, W. Va. House Committee Advances Pay Raise Bill

Facing special education aide and teacher shortages, House committee advances pay raise bill Feb. 21—When she has to miss work, Kara Blevins, a special education classroom aide in Kanawha County, worries about Andrew Bungard. Bungard, 16, is mostly nonverbal and has cerebral palsy; Blevins' job is to make sure he's safe, able to eat, get around and learn. "I just get nervous because I'm l...

Device Uses Eye-Tracking Technology to Help Identify if Child is on Autism Spectrum

Device uses eye-tracking technology to help identify if child is on autism spectrum - KTVZ By Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story     WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Mason Newsom thinks he’s about to take in some cartoons and chill, but he’s really being evaluated for autism. EarliPoint is a fairly new device that uses eye-tracking technology to help pinpoint if...

Understanding the Relationship between Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD

BPD and ADHD: What's the Link? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and ADHD share similar symptoms and can occur together. Treatment options are available to reduce your symptoms.

College Students with Intellectual Disabilities Would Get Full Scholarships if Oklahoma Bills Pass

College students with intellectual disabilities would get full scholarships if Oklahoma bills pass College students who have intellectual disabilities may receive full scholarships if lawmakers pass a bill that would give them access to Oklahoma Promise's scholarship fund.

ADHD Linked with Proclivity to Explore: Research Suggests it May Have Helped Early Hunter–Gatherer Groups

ADHD linked with proclivity to explore: Research suggests it may have helped early hunter–gatherer groups A team of neuroscientists and psychologists from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Indian Institute of Technology has found evidence suggesting that early hunter–gatherer groups may have benefited from the behavior of individuals with ADHD.

What Students with Physical Disabilities Should Look for in a College

What Students With Physical Disabilities Should Look for in a College Carefully research colleges that provide services to accommodate your needs.

Reading Aloud to Students Shouldn’t Get Lost in Shift to ‘Science of Reading,’ Teachers Say

Reading Aloud to Students Shouldn't Get Lost in Shift to 'Science of Reading,' Teachers Say Why reading aloud to students is a critical tool for developing literacy and a love for reading.

Opinion: Public Universities Should Embrace Students with Intellectual Disabilities — Now

Public universities should embrace students with intellectual disabilities — now When the barriers to educational opportunities are removed, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities can share their creativity and unique perspectives.

Social Jetlag is Associated with Worse Cognitive Performance in Children with ADHD

Social jetlag is associated with worse cognitive performance in children with ADHD Greater social jetlag, not sleep time or disturbances, correlates with lower cognitive performance in children with ADHD, according to new research. Consistent sleep routines could potentially enhance cognitive functions.

Could Reimagining Teaching Help Teachers Love Their Jobs More? Here’s How

Could Reimagining Teaching Help Teachers Love Their Jobs More? Here’s How Some districts and schools have created new roles and opportunities for teachers.

The Traffic Lights of Teacher Collaboration

The Traffic Lights of Teacher Collaboration After many years of failing to persuade co-teachers to adopt ML-friendly scaffolding, Tan Huynh has developed a "Traffic Light" approach that works much better.

How AI helps Some People with Disabilities Communicate

These AI tools help people with disabilities communicate - Marketplace Project Relate hears and translates nonstandard speech. It's one of many AI tools that support people with limited vocalization and movement.

Managing Care for Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Children With ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic Stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect management of ADHD in youth. This study assessed the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment and quality of life for youth with ADHD.

Exploring the Link Between Early Life Stress and Maladaptive Behavior

Exploring the link between early life stress and maladaptive behavior across species Adverse early experiences, such as parental neglect, abuse, the death of a loved one, or other traumatic events, are known to influence how humans will behave as adults. For instance, studies have found that victims of childhood abuse are at a higher risk of developing mood or conduct disorders char...

Breastfeeding Alters Infant Gut in Ways that Boost Brain Development, May Improve Test Scores

Breastfeeding alters infant gut in ways that boost brain development, may improve test scores Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup -- or metabolome -- of an infant's gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new research.  

Eating Disorders in Autism: A Complex Connection

Eating Disorders in Autism: A Complex Connection Something that may be more common than you think.

New State Law Aims to Improve Interactions Between Law Enforcement and People with Developmental or Psychological Disabilities

New disabilities registry may be 'game-changer' for Florida law enforcement agencies A new state law aims to improve interactions between law enforcement and people with developmental or psychological disabilities.

These Programs Make College Possible for Students with Developmental Disabilities

These programs make college possible for students with developmental disabilities - Marshall County Tribune Employment prospects are greatly enhanced for students with developmental delays if they acquired postsecondary education. Drs Producoes via Getty Images For students with intellectual and …

Special Education Teachers Need More Mental Health Initiatives

COMMENTARY: Special education teachers need more mental health initiatives To keep special education teachers from burning out and leaving the profession, schools need to support them in taking care of themselves.

Brain Space Abnormalities Tied to Autism Risk and Sleep Problems in Infants

Brain Space Abnormalities Tied to Autism Risk and Sleep Problems in Infants - Neuroscience News Researchers discovered that infants with abnormally enlarged perivascular spaces in their brains have a 2.2 times higher risk of developing autism.