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Research And Practice For Persons With Severe Disabilities

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD) is a journal published in association with TASH in the field of disabilities, covering topics such as inclusion and augmentative and alternative communication.

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Subject Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1540-7969
eISSN 2169-2408
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid Open Access journals publish open access for an article processing charge; open access agreements may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Research And Practice For Persons With Severe Disabilities accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Studies

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must state any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Original Research Studies must be 25-35 double-spaced pages including the abstract, references, tables, and figures. The manuscript should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. The manuscript must include a maximum of 5 keywords, a title page, a statements and declarations section, and inclusive language.
References APA. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference-list entry with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately, while figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text. Figures and tables must be numbered and titled, tabular data must be editable and organized in cells, and figures must be consecutively numbered with 300 dpi resolution.
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Literature Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and, if applicable, disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Literature Reviews must be 25-35 double-spaced pages, including abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Keywords must be included after the abstract, and a title page with author and declaration information must be prepared.
References APA. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list citation and vice versa, with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and be editable within Word, and figures and tables must use accessible, non-color-dependent presentation.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and, if applicable, state any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Reports must be 12-15 double-spaced pages, including abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts should generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. The manuscript must include a maximum of 5 keywords, must be fully anonymized for peer review, and must include a Statements and Declarations section on the title page with required subheadings or 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References APA. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately. Figures and tables must be numbered, figures and tables must include titles, and tables must be editable within Word and not included as images.
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Recent Publications

“I Keep Going Till I Get What She Needs:” A Mixed-Methods Study Investigating the Educational Experiences of Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexities

Emily J. Jensen, Sarah N. Douglas, Justin Strong

10.1177/15407969261452229
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Alumni Perspectives on Employment, Independent Living, and Social Engagement After a CTP Program

Hasan Aydin, Alyssa Sanabria, Bruno Halpern, Nicholas Kutz, Felicha Saintine Joseph

10.1177/15407969261448791
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Paraprofessionals as Job Coaches in Community-Based Work Experiences for Students with Extensive Support Needs

Hannah B. Nieto, Stacy K. Dymond

10.1177/15407969261438482
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Examining the Quality of Individualized Education Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability in Turkey

Emrah Gulboy, Uygar Bayrakdar, Salih Rakap, Olga Karadimou

10.1177/15407969261443487
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Supporting Participation in Literacy Activities for Multilingual Students Who Use AAC: Lessons From a School-Wide Professional Learning Community

Gloria Soto, Mark O’Connor, Kimberly Kulasekaran, Michael T. Clarke

10.1177/15407969261437832
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision: 1 day. Peer review: 57 days. Submission to acceptance: 228 days. Acceptance to online publication: 95 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid open access publishing uses an article processing charge; institutional open access agreements or prepaid accounts may cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Disability Education and Employment Family and Disability Support Research Behavioral and Psychological Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Educational Robotics and Engineering Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Education Systems and Policy Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport Disability Rights and Representation Retirement, Disability, and Employment Education Discipline and Inequality Educational and Psychological Assessments Reading and Literacy Development Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Hearing Impairment and Communication Early Childhood Education and Development Healthcare innovation and challenges Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills Teacher Education and Leadership Studies Parental Involvement in Education

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