| Title: |
The Experiences of Muslim Parents of Children with Disabilities within Special Education in the United States |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Adam S. Forbes (ORCID 0000-0002-5022-6679); Fabián Arroyo-Rojas; Martin E. Block |
| Source: |
Journal of Special Education. 2026 59(4):228-240. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Muslims; Parents; Children; Students with Disabilities; Special Education; Parent Attitudes; Parent Role; Advocacy; Barriers; Cultural Influences; Coping; Religion; Self Concept |
| DOI: |
10.1177/00224669251352827 |
| ISSN: |
0022-4669; 1538-4764 |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this study was to explore the positioning experiences of Muslim parents of children with disabilities in the special education process in the United States grounded in positioning theory. The participants were nine individuals (five women; four men) who self-identified as Muslim and parents of children with disabilities currently receiving special education services. The primary data sources were two semi-structured one-on-one interviews and researchers' reflexive notes. The following interrelated themes were constructed: (a) deliberate self-positioning as a Muslim parent, (b) deliberate self-positioning as an advocate in their child's education, and (c) challenges in special education. These themes highlight how Muslim parents took various positions depending on the alignment of rights and duties among themselves and special education teams. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1497249 |
| Database: |
ERIC |