Beyond Labels : Understanding Refugee Students with Disabilities in Educational Contexts
Beyond Labels : Understanding Refugee Students with Disabilities in Educational Contexts
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Author(s): Warsi, Sadia
ISBN No.: 9781975509231
Pages: 276
Year: 202510
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 53.13
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Comprehensive Case Studies: The Intersection of Refugee Experiences and Disability Chapter 1: Amira: Navigating Physical Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Displacement in Inclusive Classrooms and Providing Strategies for Accommodation and Empowerment Background Early Life and Education in Bosnia Displacement and Impact of War The Resettlement Journey to the United States Initial Educational Placement and Identification of Multiple Disabilities Discovery of Dyslexia Family Partnerships and Cultural Perspectives Questions for Teacher Educators References Chapter 2: Amir: Understanding Neurodiversity and Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Students with Autism Background Birth and Early Development in Detention The Burmese Government and Persecution of the Rohingya Family Advocacy and Cultural Preservation Educational Experiences in Detention Trauma and Its Intersection with Autism Social Relationships and Community Integration Educational Gaps and Lost Opportunities Preparing for Transition Resilience and Protective Factors Future Possibilities and Concerns Questions for Teacher Educators References Chapter 3: Zahra: Supporting Refugee Students with Traumatic Brain Injury in Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Accommodation and Empowerment Background Early Life and Brain Injury in Rwanda Displacement and Refugee Camp Experiences Educational Experiences in the United States Special Education Eligibility and Legal Framework Cognitive Accommodations and Educational Strategies Family Partnerships and Cultural Perspectives Physical and Emotional Health Integration Educational Implications Questions for Teacher Educators References Chapter 4: Noor: Finding Expression and Supporting Students with Selective Mutism and Communication Differences Background Life in the Refugee Camp Trauma-Informed Strategies for Classroom Participation Resettlement in the United States Transition to American Schools Special Education Referral Process Comprehensive Evaluation and Assessment Eligibility Determination Individualized Education Program Development Implementation of Special Education Services Family Dynamics and Cultural Adjustment Reflections for Educators Questions for Teacher Educators References Chapter 5: Adam and Aya: Third-Generation Palestinian Refugee Siblings Navigating Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy in Baddawi Refugee Camp Background Life in the Refugee Camp Adam: Navigating Physical Disability Aya: Managing Invisible Disability Intersections of Disability and Refugee Experience Educational Experiences and Adaptations Family Dynamics and Support Systems Dreams and Aspirations Amid Constraints Resilience and Cultural Identity Accessing Special Education Services When Relocation Happens Challenges and Opportunities During This Process Potential Services and Accommodations Conclusion Questions for Teacher Educators References Chapter 6: Maha''s Journey: Supporting Students with Visual Impairment in Inclusive Classrooms Background Brief History of Wars in the Congo Early Life in Congo and Disability Experience Navigating Physical Barriers in Conflict-Affected Goma Deteriorating Conditions and Displacement The Refugee Resettlement Process Arrival and Adaptation in the United States Educational Experience in the United States Special Education Eligibility in the American School System Assistive Technology and Accessibility Accommodations Conclusion: Maha''s Transformative Journey Questions for Teacher Educators References Conclusion About the Author Index.


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