Enhancing IEP Goal Development for Preschoolers with Autism: A Preliminary Study on ChatGPT Integration.

Purpose: The impact of well-crafted IEP goals on student outcomes is well-documented, but creating high-quality goals can be a challenging task for many special education teachers. This study aims to investigate potential effectiveness of using ChatGPT, an AI technology, in supporting development of high-quality, individualized IEP goals for preschool children with autism.

Methods: Thirty special education teachers working with preschool children with autism were randomly assigned to either the ChatGPT or control groups.

Mitigating the impact of family burden on psychological health in parents of children with special needs: Buffering effects of resilience and social support.

Background And Aims: This study examined the link between perceived family burden among parents of children with moderate and severe disabilities and their psychological health, and the potential moderating roles of resilience and social support.

Methods: 256 parents completed an online questionnaire including Demographic Information Form, Family Burden Assessment Scale, General Health Questionnaire, Brief Resilience Scale, and Revised Parental Social Support Scale.

Results: Results revealed negative associations between resilience, social support, and depression-anxiety symptoms.