Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Aims & Scope

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD) is a quarterly journal published by TASH (formerly The Association of Persons with Severe Handicaps) that addresses issues and concerns relating to or relevant for persons with severe disabilities across the lifespan.

RPSD publishes articles that report original research; comprehensive literature reviews; analyses of policy; conceptual and practical position papers that offer new directions; and descriptions and examinations of innovative practices, programs, and models of service delivery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.7

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.288

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3139

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	179

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Stress Levels and Adaptability in Parents of Toddlers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders

  Citation: 334

  Authors: Mary J., Lauren, Aubyn

• Self-Determination and Individuals with Severe Disabilities: Re-Examining Meanings and Misinterpretations

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Michael L.

• Circumscribed Interests in Higher Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Exploratory Study

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Ami, Judith H., Amanda B., Fred R.

• Marital Adjustment in Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Historical Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Don, George H. S.

• Why Aren’t Students with Severe Disabilities Being Placed in General Education Classrooms: Examining the Relations Among Classroom Placement, Learner Outcomes, and Other Factors

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Martin, Lewis, Jennifer A., Diane, Kristin, Matt, Alison, Heather, Michael

• The Persistence of Highly Restrictive Special Education Placements for Students With Low-Incidence Disabilities

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Jennifer A., Mary E., Elizabeth B.

• Toward Competitive Employment for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What Progress Have We Made and Where Do We Need to Go

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Paul, Joshua, Valerie, Lauren, Holly, Whitney, Alissa Molinelli, Staci

• Development and Social Competence after Two Years for Students Enrolled in Inclusive and Self-Contained Educational Programs

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Mary, Luanna H.

• Effects of Peer Support Interventions on Students' Access to the General Curriculum and Social Interactions

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Erik W., Lisa S., Nitasha M., Craig H.

• The Dynamic Relationship between Context, Curriculum, and Student Learning: A Case for Inclusive Education as a Research-Based Practice

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Lewis B., Diane L., Michael L.

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