Turkish Journal of Special Education Research and Practice (TRSPED) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that is published regularly twice a year, in August and December, following a continuous publication policy. TRSPED addresses issues related to the development, education, and rehabilitation of infants, toddlers, children, youths, and adults with exceptionalities.
TRSPED publishes empirical research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, position papers, literature reviews, theoretical studies, research-to-practice papers, policy analyses, and book/software reviews in the field of special education. The aim of the journal is to present up-to-date information about special education to scholars, clinicians, educators, families, caregivers, administrators, and policy makers.
*TRSPED published 1 issue each in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and increased the number of issues published to two in 2022.
TRSPED publishes original manuscripts focusing on the following topics*:
Definition, identification, and characteristics
Assessment and placement
Prevention and early childhood intervention
Effective curriculum and instruction
Scientifically-based and evidence-based practices
Behavior and classroom management
Family training and family involvement
Personnel preparation and teacher education
Professional standards and professional development
Transition and career development
Inclusion and inclusive practices
Related services and service delivery systems/practices
Legislation and special education laws
Ethical issues
Policy and policy implications
Assistive and augmentative technology and instructional technology
Cross-cultural comparison of special education
* Original manuscripts focused on other related topics not listed above will be considered for publication in TRSPED contingent upon the editorial review and decision.