Culminating Projects from 2025
Exploring the Relations Among Epilepsy and Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities: A Comprehensive Review, Samantha B. Chan
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The Effect of Cognitively-Based Teaching Strategies on Personal Hygiene Practices Among Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Morgan N. Courneya
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Cooperative Teaching in Education, Jordyn M. Diegnau
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Music Therapy’s Use and Efficacy in Addressing the Individualized Goals of Students in Special Education, Shane T. Geving
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The Evolution of Emotional Behavioral Disorders and Management Strategies, Hannah Harchanko
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Cognitively Oriented Strategies for Addressing Maladaptive Behaviors in Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Ryan T. Holmstrom
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The importance of sensory breaks regarding students with ASD and high anxiety, Evelyn J. Kohn
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Effects of Social Skills Training on Elementary Students with or At Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Sarah A. Larsen
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The Impact of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy on the Success of Secondary Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders in Educational Settings, Tahanee Madison
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Classroom Strategies for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorder: A Literature Review, Andre McElroy
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Bridging Communication Gaps: A Review of Caregiver-Provider Partnerships in Early Intervention for Communication Delays in Infants and Toddlers, Ebere Ofem
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Mainstreaming Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Effects it has on Their Literacy Achievement, Johnathon Piotraschke
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Building Resiliency in Children Who Have Experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, Maren R. Rueckert
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Analysis of Behavior of Children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Foster Care System, Sarah E. Sixta
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Effects of Digital Technology on the Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development of School-Aged Children, Alex Sundly
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Interventions to Enhance Social Skills in Middle School-Aged Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Heather H. Van Wagner
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Culminating Projects from 2024
The Effectiveness of Video Prompting in Teaching Daily Living Skills to Transition-aged Youths Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Priyanka Adhikari
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Independent Living Skills in Postsecondary Education: Offerings and Director Perspectives, Megan Banks
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A Literature Review: Video Modeling and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bridget Bengtson
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Interventions To Improve Math Skills of Adolescents and Secondary Students with Emotional Behavior Disabilities, Sean Burns
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Positive Impacts of Transportation and Mobility Training for Autistic Young Adults, Mary Davis
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Behavior Specific Praise For Students With Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Matthew Dockendorf
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How Autism is Diagnosed in Black Indigenous People of Color, Lynn Ealy
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How Autism is Diagnosed in Black Indigenous People of Color, Lynn Ealy
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Sexuality and Relationship Education Programs and Strategies For Transition-Age Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Justin Fiedler
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General Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusion in Elementary K-5 Settings, Dale Fine
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Examining the Challenges a Person with Dyslexia Will Face in Early Adulthood, Wade Grabow
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The Digital Dilemma: Smartphone Dependence and Its Implications for Focus and Learning Among Students in Special Education, Nathan Green
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Effectiveness of Social Skill Interventions and Social Competence in Middle School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Linda McGowan
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Infant Attachment and its Effect on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Adolescence, Molly Olmscheid
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Reading Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Trisha Stilson
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Instruction for Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities, Kaelyn Szymanski
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Self-Regulation Strategies to Improve Academic Success in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Elementary Settings, Michelle Thoennes
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Culminating Projects from 2023
Academic Accommodations and Support Services Desired by Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders During their Postsecondary Educational Careers, Tammberlie Berndt
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SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, Kari Castillo
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The Effectiveness of Social stories as Behavior Intervention for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Angel Dawson
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Executive Functioning in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Nicole Haehnel
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Effective Use of Assistive Technology to Accommodate Students with Learning Disabilities, Kimberly Hess
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An Exploration of the Connection Between School Administrators’ Focus on Transition Planning and Staff Preparedness and the Use of Evidence-Based Transition Services, Steven Jex
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The Effectiveness of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports on Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders, Alex Kampa
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Disparities in Behavioral Expectations for Elementary Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders Compared to their Classmates, Justine Lee
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Strategies to Decrease Physical Aggression in Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katie Majerus
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Math and Employment, Elisabeth Mumford
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Evidence-Based Practices for Tiered Math Interventions for Elementary Students, James Schyma
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Increasing appropriate communication and reducing aggressive behaviors for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by using an AAC device, Nicole Stromberg
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Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Implications for Post-Secondary Education., Allison Tacheny
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Effective Supports Used to Increase Independence in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Courtney Tomlinson
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: FOCUSING ON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, Angela White
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The Effectiveness of Interdependent Group Contingency in Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors while Increasing Academic Achievement for Students with or at Risk for Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Jacquline White
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Culminating Projects from 2022
The Effectiveness of Token Economy Interventions in Adolescents with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Lakeia Austin
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Executive Functions and Their Effects on Learning Disabilities: A Review, Stephanie Bekius
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Co-teaching with General Education and Special Education Teachers for Students with Mild to Moderate Needs, Laura Carpenter
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Sexual Education And Special Education, Nathan A. Decker
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Strategies for Teachers to Use When Regulating Aggressive Student Behavior Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kailey Dold
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Effective Interventions to Increase Basic Math Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities, Dasom Gang
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Engaging Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Physical Activity to Improve Health and Educational Outcomes, Ryan Henderson
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Work-based Learning Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Trista Kleinsteuber
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The Effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on Reducing Problem Behaviors in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jessica Kruger
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices and Their Effectiveness as Elements of Early Intervention, Alyssa Kunkel
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Anxiety and School Reluctance/Refusal, Stacy Kurth
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Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication with Students who are Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who are also nonverbal, Angela Lange
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Friendship Between a Child with Disabilities and Peers without Disabilities in an Inclusive Setting in Elementary Schools in South Korea, Soyoung Lee
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Effects of a Global Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health in Regard to Depression and Anxiety, Katarzyna Niles
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Elementary Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Katherine Petron
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DISPARITIES IN BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN SCHOOLS, Michelle Seiger
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Seeking Equity in Employment, Jessie Shepherd
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Relations Among Nocturnal Enuresis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gretchen A. Singh
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Transition Supports for Students, Scott Skaalerud
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The Roles of Executive Functions in the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, Ashlee Stechnij
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The Effects and Benefits of Social Emotional Learning in Special Settings and General Education, Amanda Wimmer
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Culminating Projects from 2021
Enhancing Job Performance for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities, Randa Arvold
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Effective Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities to be Successful in Mathematics, Garret Atteberry
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Morphological Awareness as an Intervention for Struggling Readers: A Review of the Literature, Jill Batman
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The Effectiveness of Co-Teaching in the Elementary School, Christina Boeckers
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Restorative Justice; An Alternative to Traditional Discipline, Diane Dukowitz
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Strategies for Improving Postsecondary Achievement Rates in Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Jamie Gall
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Self-Regulation of Stress in the Context of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Middle and High School Students, Margo Johnson
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Adverse Childhood Experiences In Special Education, Jessica Kempkes
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School Resource Officers and Special Education Roles, Presence and Training, Jill Kofler
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The Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Practices and Resilience for Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences, Alison Kutter
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Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout of Teachers Who Work with Students Who Have Trauma Backgrounds, Rachael Larson
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SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SPECIAL OLYMPIC UNIFIED PROGRAMMING AND THE EFFECTS ON SCHOOL CLIMATE, Terri Lynn Miller
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Effective Social Skills Training Intervention for Young People with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing a Video Self-Modeling, Minyeob Noh
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Developing Instructional Methods in Science Class for Students with Learning Disabilities, Hoonseok Oh
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The Effect of Racial Bias in Behavioral Assessment on the Disproportionate Representation of Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students in Special Education, Eric Salter
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Evidence-based behavior interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in inclusive secondary settings, Tyler Smith
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The Impact of Behavior Specific Praise on Students with Emotional or Behavior Disorders, Jeff Stang
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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum and Gender Identity Spectrum, Kelly Steinke
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Teacher Burnout and Self-Care Techniques, Ryan Stumne
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Postsecondary Transition Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bobbie Tews
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Behavioral Interventions for Aggressive Behaviors in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Amy A. Urman
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The Effectiveness of Socratic Teaching as an Intervention in the Instruction of High School Geometry for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Adam Wohl
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Effective Teaching Approaches to Combat Learned Helplessness for Students in High School Special Education, Lindsay Wurm
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A Personalized Learning Approach to Educating Students Identified with Special Education Needs, Breeana Zaic
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Trauma Informed Teaching Practices for Students who have Experienced Developmental Trauma, Chelsea Zettler
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Culminating Projects from 2020
The Benefits of Teaching Professionals Using Mindful Practices for Stress and Emotional Regulation, Becky Aish
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Secondary Math Placement Decisions for Students in Special Education, Erin Burnette
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Sensory-Based Interventions Used in Schools for Students with Disabilities to Increase On-Task Behavior, Kelsie Fitch
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Improving Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Christine L. Kemper
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Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS): Success Factors to Improve Student Reading Skills, Jae Who Ko
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