... and autistic transgender individuals face significant structural, social and systemic barriers. Practical implications The review highlights the need for improved health-care practices, education and further research to address the unique needs of this population. Originality/value To the best...

... emmahawkins@jigsawschool.co.uk © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Education Autism Pedagogy Teaching Behaviour analysis in schools Jigsaw CABAS ^® School recently marked its 25th anniversary, providing an opportunity...

... is replicable across many settings and different workplace issues. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Education Performance management Organisational behaviour management PDC Target-setting Teacher engagement Organisational Behaviour...

...Katie Brooker; Jessica Hill Purpose This paper aims to discuss the importance of delivering high-quality education to allied health and fitness professionals around physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach The clinical training and experience...

.... In Switzerland, the definition of disability has always influenced the way people were treated. A look at the past shows that the term disability sums up ascriptions of deficits and thus relates to social practices of education and support but also of empowerment. As a socio-cultural category of difference...

... syndrome support charity, are shared, along with broader perspectives gained through the charity’s helpline service. Findings A number of themes are discussed, including friendships and role models; expectations and educational targets; training, speciality and capacity of staff and managing a widening...

... later as The Bantu Special Education Act No. 24 of 1964 specifically addressed special schooling for black disabled children classed as Bantu and expressly excluded service provision to black children with mild mental handicap (Foster, 1990). Scientific racism – the pseudoscientific premise...

...Chris Hatton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine data on absences and exclusions from school amongst children with learning disabilities and autistic children in England in 2016/2017. Design/methodology/approach Data were drawn from Department for Education statistics...

...Chris Hatton; Eric Emerson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present data drawn from the Department for Education (DfE)concerning trends in the number of children identified as having a learning disability within state schools in England. Design/methodology/approach – Data based...

...Chris Hatton; Gyles Glover Purpose – Transition from education to adult life is a stated policy aim for young people with learning disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which 16-18-year olds with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder are remaining...

...Simon Baron‐Cohen The education of children with autism spectrum conditions deserves a fresh look, for several reasons. First, it is unclear whether some approaches ‐ such as applied behavioural analysis (ABA) ‐ are simply shaping behaviour but not fundamentally leading to conceptual development...