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Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
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Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

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Published by: SAGE

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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 702 20 23 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 25
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 62
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.288
Impact Factor: 3.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps?

The concepts of Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, Special education, Mathematics education and Intervention (counseling) are tackled in The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps. The journal addresses concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Clinical psychology and Behavior change. The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Pedagogy as it also encompasses Qualitative research.

The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps emphasizes research on Mathematics education, which includes concerns such as Teaching method. It explores issues in Intervention (counseling) which can be linked to other research areas like Psychological intervention and Psychotherapist. The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps features Inclusion (education) research that overlaps with concepts in General education.

  • Developmental psychology (22.73%)
  • Pedagogy (20.71%)
  • Special education (12.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Pivotal Response Intervention I: Overview of Approach (383 citations)
  • Stress Levels and Adaptability in Parents of Toddlers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders. (332 citations)
  • Toward a Technology of “Nonaversive” Behavioral Support: (288 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps:

The most cited publications focus largely on the fields of Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, Inclusion (education), Mathematics education and Special education. The published articles address concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Intervention (counseling), Social psychology and Clinical psychology. While the primary focus in the journal papers is Pedagogy, they also dissect topics surrounding Qualitative research and Participant observation as a whole.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Education
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mainly tackles studies in Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Literacy, Engineering ethics and Mathematics education. The studies on Psychological intervention discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality (business), Cognition, Clinical psychology, Behavior change and Variety (cybernetics). The journal explores topics in Intervention (counseling) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cooperative planning, Inclusion (education), General education and Rural area.

The featured Literacy research is covered under the field of Pedagogy. Mathematical problem solving, Mathematics instruction and Word problem solving research are fields of study within Mathematics education but they also intertwine with concepts in Identification (information). The overlapping concepts between Teaching method and Test (assessment) are the key highlights of Mathematical problem solving study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Motor Competence in Children with CHARGE Syndrome (1 citations)
  • Delivering Interventions Via Telehealth: Functional Communication Training with a Child with Autism as a Case Example: (1 citations)
  • Approaches to Identification and Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Who Are English Learners (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert H. Horner (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Diane M. Browder (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Erik W. Carter (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Lori Goetz (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul Wehman (24 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in The Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Kansas (97 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Vanderbilt University (65 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oregon (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (55 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Syracuse University (48 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 5.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 47.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.65% of all publications and 35.29% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Applicability in School Psychology: How Research Translates to Practical Education

A crucial aspect this article lacks is the potential application of these research topics within the sphere of school psychology, prominently in Massachusetts, where the regulations and requirements may differ from other states. This proposed section would discuss how the key issues highlighted in the journal contribute to the understanding, approach, and delivery of school psychology services in Massachusetts, equipping researchers, educators, and practitioners to effectively cater to the needs of students with severe disabilities. Our analysis of the Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps reveals an emphasis on Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, and Special education. These fields have profound contributions to the role of a school psychologist, particularly in addressing the challenges faced by students with severe handicaps. For instance, integral knowledge of Developmental psychology is crucial in psychologists understanding a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development. This forms the foundation for diagnosing disabilities or behavioral anomalies and facilitating optimal learning experiences for the students. Similarly, exploring Pedagogy and Special education equips school psychologists with strategies to enhance the learning environment and design personalized education programs. It's important to note that the practical application of these research areas is influenced by the specific requirements and regulations within different states. As an example, becoming a school psychologist in Massachusetts entails a complex processes encompassing stringent educational, certification, and practice requirements. You can get a comprehensive overview of the school psychologist requirements in Massachusetts, detailing the prerequisite coursework in developmental psychology, education, and special education. In conclusion, the research topics explored in the Journal of The Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps yield valuable insights for professionals in school psychology. Especially in Massachusetts, where the research findings can be implemented in accordance with state-specific requirements, further enhancing the quality of educational psychology services for students with severe handicaps.

Top Publications

  • Why Aren’t Students with Severe Disabilities Being Placed in General Education Classrooms: Examining the Relations Among Classroom Placement, Learner Outcomes, and Other Factors:

    Martin Agran;Lewis Jackson;Jennifer A. Kurth;Diane Ryndak

    (2020)
    149 Citations
  • Quality of Life for People with Disabilities: Why Applied Behavior Analysts Should Consider This a Primary Dependent Variable:

    Ilene S. Schwartz;Elizabeth M. Kelly

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Pursuing Paid Employment for Youth with Severe Disabilities: Multiple Perspectives on Pressing Challenges

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Why Some Students with Severe Disabilities Are Not Placed in General Education

    James M. Kauffman;Jason C. Travers;Jeanmarie Badar

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Parents’ Postsecondary Education Expectations for Students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities: Findings From NLTS 2012:

    Xueqin Qian;David R. Johnson;Yi Chen Wu;John LaVelle

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Ecobehavioral Analysis of the Experiences of Students With Complex Support Needs in Different Classroom Types

    (2022)
    16 Citations
  • Education of Students with Disabilities, Science, and Randomized Controlled Trials.

    Samuel L. Odom;Samuel L. Odom

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Predicting the Frequency and Significance of Social Contacts Across Placements: A Bayesian Multilevel Model Analysis

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Effects of a Collaborative Planning and Consultation Framework to Increase Participation of Students with Severe Disabilities in General Education Classes

    Emily M. Kuntz;Erik W. Carter

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Delivering Interventions Via Telehealth: Functional Communication Training with a Child with Autism as a Case Example:

    Matthew J. O’Brien;Kelly M. Schieltz;Wendy K. Berg;Jennifer J. McComas

    (2021)
    11 Citations

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