2026 James M. Kauffman: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	60	3497	3223	1970	1774	285	16567

Overview

James M. Kauffman is affiliated with the University of Virginia in the United States and has an extensive publication record primarily in the fields of social sciences and psychology. Their scholarly contributions focus largely on education and clinical psychology, with significant intersections in safety research, developmental and educational psychology, and information systems.

The researcher has explored multiple topics within these fields, including:

Family and Disability Support Research
Disability Education and Employment
Education Discipline and Inequality
Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
Educational and Psychological Assessments
Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Kauffman's recent publications illustrate a consistent focus on special education and disability policy. Notable papers include:

"Inclusive Vision Versus Special Education Reality" (2020), published in Education Sciences
"Special Education Policy Prospects: Lessons From Social Policies Past" (2020), published in Exceptionality
"Hard LRE Choices in the Era of Inclusion: Rights and Their Implications" (2022), published in Journal of Disability Policy Studies

In addition to these works, the researcher has connections to scholarly discourse within Exceptionality through coauthored works with other authors in the field. Other recent influential publications in related areas include "Exceptional Learners" (2020) and "The Telos of Special Education: A Tripartite Approach" (2024).

Kauffman has collaborated regularly with several frequent coauthors, including:

Garry Hornby
Dimitris Anastasiou
Marion Felder
João Lopes
Mack D. Burke

The venues in which Kauffman has most frequently published comprise:

Exceptionality
Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Education Sciences
Support for Learning
Journal of Disability Policy Studies

The research output across these journals highlights a consistent engagement with issues related to special education, disability policy, and inclusive teaching practices. The blend of psychological and social science perspectives in Kauffman's work reflects a multidisciplinary approach toward understanding educational inequality, supports for families, and collaborative inclusion strategies within educational settings.

Best Publications

Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education

Daniel P. Hallahan;James M. Kauffman;Paige C. Pullen

1951
Citations
Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth

James M. Kauffman

1109
Citations
Exceptional Learners Introduction to Special Education

Daniel P. Hallahan;James M. Kauffman

936
Citations
Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Daniel P. Hallahan;James M. Kauffman;Lloyd, John, Ph. D.

845
Citations
What Is Special About Special Education for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Timothy J. Landrum;Melody Tankersley;James M. Kauffman

449
Citations
A Social Constructionist Approach to Disability: Implications for Special Education

Dimitris Anastasiou;James M. Kauffman

404
Citations
Special Education: What It Is and Why We Need It

James M. Kauffman;Daniel P. Hallahan;Paige C. Pullen;Jeanmarie Badar

401
Citations
Special Education Implications of Point and Cumulative Prevalence for Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders.

Steven R. Forness;Stephanny F. N. Freeman;Tanya Paparella;James M. Kauffman

361
Citations
Exceptional Children: Introduction to Special Education

Daniel P. Hallahan;James M. Kauffman

333
Citations
The illusion of full inclusion : a comprehensive critique of a current special education bandwagon

James M. Kauffman;Daniel P. Hallahan

316
Citations
How We Might Achieve the Radical Reform of Special Education

James M. Kauffman

298
Citations
How We Prevent the Prevention of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

James M. Kauffman

260
Citations
Inclusion of All Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders? Let's Think Again.

James M. Kauffman

250
Citations
Verbal rehearsal and selective attention in children with learning disabilities: A developmental lag

Sara G Tarver;Daniel P Hallahan;James M Kauffman;Donald W Ball

243
Citations
Bridging the Special Education Divide

Jack E. Andrews;Douglas W. Carnine;Martha J. Coutinho;Eugene B. Edgar

220
Citations
RESPONSE-TO-INTERVENTION: SEPARATING THE RHETORIC OF SELF-CONGRATULATION FROM THE REALITY OF SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION

Kenneth A. Kavale;James M. Kauffman;Randy J. Bachmeier;Gretchen B. LeFever

217
Citations
Arguable Assumptions Underlying the Regular Education Initiative

James M. Kauffman;Michael M. Gerber;Melvyn I. Semmel

216
Citations
Why do teachers refer pupils for special education? An analysis of referral records

John Wills Lloyd;James M. Kauffman;Timothy J. Landrum;Donald L. Roe

204
Citations
Labels, Categories, Behaviors: Ed, Ld, and Emr Reconsidered

Daniel P. Hallahan;James M. Kauffman

199
Citations
Bringing Research to Bear on Practice: Effecting Evidence-Based Instruction for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Brian G. Cook;Timothy J. Landrum;Melody Tankersley;James M. Kauffman

195
Citations
The Regular Education Initiative: Patent Medicine for Behavioral Disorders

Sheldon Braaten;James M. Kauffman;Barbara Braaten;Lewis Polsgrove

195
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Daniel P. Hallahan University of Virginia

John Wills Lloyd University of Virginia

C. Michael Nelson University of Kentucky

Steven R. Forness University of California, Los Angeles

Hill M. Walker University of Oregon

Kenneth A. Kavale Regent University

Michael H. Epstein University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Frank M. Gresham Louisiana State University

Richard L. Simpson University of Kansas

Phillip S. Strain University of Denver

External Links

Personal website of James M. Kauffman

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