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Quality, Rigor, and Outcomes of Antecedent Exercise Strategies for Supporting Autistic Individuals: A Synthesis and Multilevel Meta-Analysis

Physical activity is a promising strategy for strengthening behavior and social engagement through its physiological and psychological benefits. Antecedent Exercise (AE) is a structured behavioral...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

10/22/2025

The Effects of Universal Design for Learning on Fifth-Grade Puberty Instruction to Enable Accessibility for Students with Disabilities

Puberty education is a widely accepted, critical component of sex education, yet little is known about its instruction. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a promising pedagogical approach for...

Journal Name:

Exceptional Children

Publish date:

06/25/2025

Hand Grasp Development Exercises and Activities

This resource is a list of activities that promote development of hand grasp; activities include postural control and sensory motor activities as well as fine motor/visual motor skills.

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Jennifer Maronie

Department of Health and Human Services Invests in School-Based Health Services

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This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that their Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) will be coordinating a new investment of nearly $25 million in school-based health services. This investment will target partnership between schools and local health centers to ensure students are receiving adequate physical and mental health treatment.

Publish Date:

May 06, 2022

Adapted Physical Education: Meeting the Requirements of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that school districts provide eligible students with specially designed instruction that confers a free appropriate public education...

Journal Name:

TEACHING Exceptional Children

Publish date:

08/18/2021

Department of Education Investigates Masking Prohibitions in Five States

The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will be launching investigations into 5 states to examine whether their indoor masking prohibitions violate the rights of students with disabilities by heightening their risk of severe illness.

Publish Date:

September 10, 2021

Active Play: Practical Ways to Include Young Children with Disabilities in Physical Activities with Typical Peers

New Jersey Unit

Young children need physical activity to help prevent childhood obesity, promote brain development, and develop the habit of a physically active lifestyle. But what physical activities can children...

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Early Literacy Support for Students With Physical Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs

Literacy skills for students with physical disabilities and complex communication needs (PDCCN) who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are critical. However, without systematic...

Journal Name:

TEACHING Exceptional Children

Publish date:

11/11/2018

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