Brenda L. Barrio

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Barrio, B., Hott, B. (2020). Individualized Education Programs. Special Education Law and Policy: From Foundation to Application. Thousand Oaks, CA, Corwin.
• Hollingshead, A., Barrio, B.L. (2018). Working with paraprofessionals to support students with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders.. Evidence-Based Practices and Instructional Information for Students with Intellectual Disability & Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Morales, M.I., Barrio, B.L. (2017). Learning to understand Mexico from a nondeficit lens. Views from inside: Languages, cultures, and schooling for K-12 educators. Information Age Publishing.
• Barrio, B.L., Peak, P.K., Murawski, W.W. (2017). English language learners in Special Education: Best Practices. What Really Works in Special Education. Thousand Oaks, CA, Corwin.

Journal Article

• Barrio, B.L., Ferguson, S., Hovey, K., Kluttz-Drye, B., Boedeker, P. (2023). Voices beyond the numbers: a systematic review of qualitative studies of disproportionality in special education. Preventing School Failure. 67 (1) 39-47. Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1045988X.2022.2101422
• Barrio, B.L. (2022). Culturally Responsive Individualized Education Programs: Building Transition Bridges Between Families and Schools. Other. 5 (2) 92-99. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10534512211051071
• Barrio, B., Cardon, T., Kelley, J.E., Hsiao, Y. (2022). Autism in the media: Perceptions regarding portrayals of ASD on television. International Forum of Special Education and Child Development. 3 1-15. http://www.ifspecd.info/volume-3
• Cebrian, M., Raposo, M., Perez Cascante, L., Barrio, B. (2021). Teachers' attitudes toward Personalized Learning Environments. AtoZ: Novas Práticas em Informação e Conhecimento.
• Kelly, J., Barrio, B.L. (2021). Disability at the Intersections: Expanding Critical Disability Reflective Practices. Other. 1 (2) 6-15. Ball State University Library. http://dx.doi.org/10.33043/josep.1.2.6-15
• Barrio, B.L. (2021). Understanding culturally responsive practices in teacher preparation: an avenue to address disproportionality in special education. Teaching Education. 32 (4) 437-456. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10476210.2020.1796956
• Aylward, A., Barrio, B.L., Kramarczuk Voulgarides, C. (2021). Exclusion from Educational Opportunity in Diversifying Rural Contexts. Rural Sociology. 86 (3) 559-585. Wiley. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ruso.12381
• Kramarczuk Vougarides, C.M., Barrio, B. (2021). IDEA and the equity imperative: Examining the transition from pre-school to kindergarten. 21 (1) https://meridian.allenpress.com/mvedel/article-abstract/21/1/40/470081/The-Individuals-with-Disabilities-Education-Act
• Barrio, B.L., Hsiao, Y., Kelley, J.E., Cardon, T.A. (2021). Representation Matters: Integrating Books With Characters With Autism in the Classroom. Other. 56 (3) 172-176. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053451220928954
• McMahon, D.D., Barrio, B.L., McMahon, A.K., Tutt, K., Firestone, J. (2020). Virtual Reality Exercise Games for High School Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology. 016264341983641. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0162643419836416
• Scheef, A., Hollingshead, A., Barrio, B.L. (2020). Supporting students with intellectual disability in post secondary education. Journal of College Student Development. 61 (4) 528-531.
• Scheef, A., Caniglia, C., Barrio, B.L. (2020). Disability as Diversity: The Perspectives of Institutions of Higher Education in the U.S. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. 33 (1) 49-61.
• Owiny, R.L., Hollingshead, A., Barrio, B.L., Stoneman, K. (2019). Engaging Preservice Teachers in Universal Design for Learning Lesson Planning. Other. 7 (1) 12-23. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). http://dx.doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-7.1.12
• Scheef, A.R., Walker, Z.M., Barrio, B.L. (2019). Salient employability skills for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Singapore: the perspectives of job developers. Other. 65 (1) 1-9. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85020200434
• Barrio, B.L., Miller, D., Ojeme, C., Tamakloe, D. (2019). Teachers' and Parents' Knowledge about Disabilities and Inclusion in Nigeria. Other. Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES). http://dx.doi.org/10.9782/17-00010
• Barrio, B.L., Hsiao, Y., Prishker, N., Terry, C. (2019). The Impact of Culture on Parental Perceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorders: Striving for Culturally Competent Practices. Other. 14 (1) Walter de Gruyter GmbH. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/mlt-2016-0010
• Hovey, K., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Barrio, B.L., Lim, O., Peak, P. (2019). Supporting English language learners with learning disabilities: A case study.
• Kelley, J.E., Barrio, B.L., Cardon, T.A., Brando-Subis, C., Lee, S., Smith, K. (2018). DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptomology in Award-Winning Narrative Fiction. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 53 (2) 115-127.
• Owiny, R.L., Hollingshead, A., Barrio, B.L. (2018). Engaging pre-service teachers in Universal Design for Learning lesson planning. 6 (3)
• Scheef, A.R., Barrio, B.L., Poppen, M.I., McMahon, D., Miller, D. (2018). Exploring Barriers for Facilitating Work Experience Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Enrolled in Postsecondary Education Programs. Other. 31 (3) 209-224.
• Barrio, B.L., Miller, D.E., Tamakloe, D., Ojeme, C. (2018). Teachers' and parents' knowledge about disabilities and inclusion in Nigeria. 21 (2)
• Carbonneau, K.J., Barrio, B.L., Marley, S. (2018). Manipulative-based imagery strategies: Connecting action to text..
• Kelley, J.E., Barrio, B.L., Cardon, T.A., Brando-Subis, C., Lee, S., Overhauser, K.M. (2018). DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder symptomology in award winning narrative fiction.
• Scheef, A.R., Barrio, B.L., Poppen, M.I., McMahon, D.D., Miller, D.E. (2018). Exploring barriers for facilitating work experience opportunities for students with Intellectual Disabilities enrolled in post-secondary education programs..
• Barrio, B.L., Miller, D.E., Ojeme, C.O., Tamakloe, D. (2018). Teachers' and parents' knowledge about disabilities and inclusion in Nigeria..
• Barrio, B.L., Hsiao, Y., Prishker, N., Terry, C. (2018). The impact of culture on parental perceptions of children with autism spectrum disorders: Striving for culturally competent practices.
• Kelley, J.E., Barrio, B.L., Cardon, T.A., Brando-Subis, C., Lee, S., Smith, K. (2018). DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder symptomology in award-winning narrative fiction. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 53 (2) 115-127. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85047102937
• Barrio, B.L., Peak, P.K. (2017). Culturally responsive practices in a Response to Intervention model when working with English language learners.
• Barrio, B.L., Miller, D.E., Hsiao, Y., Dunn, M., Petersen, S.S., Hollingshead, A., Banks, S.R. (2017). Designing Culturally Responsive and Relevant Individualized Educational Programs. 53 (2) 114-119.
• Scheef, A.R., Barrio, B.L., Poppen, M.I. (2017). Developing Partnerships With Businesses to Support Job Training for Youth With Disabilities in Singapore. 40 (3) 156-164.
• Barrio, B.L., Hollingshead, A. (2017). Reaching Out to Paraprofessionals: Engaging Professional Development Aligned With Universal Design for Learning Framework in Rural Communities. Rural Special Education Quarterly. 36 (3) 136-145.
• Barrio, B.L. (2017). Special Education Policy Change: Addressing the Disproportionality of English Language Learners in Special Education Programs in Rural Communities. Rural Special Education Quarterly. 36 (2) 64-72.
• Barrio, B.L., Miller, D., Hsiao, Y.J., Dunn, M., Petersen, S., Hollingshead, A., Banks, S. (2017). Designing Culturally Responsive and Relevant Individualized Educational Programs. Other. 53 (2) 114-119. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85030127479
• Barrio, B.L., Hollingshead, A. (2017). Reaching Out to Paraprofessionals: Engaging Professional Development Aligned With Universal Design for Learning Framework in Rural Communities. 36 (3) 136-145. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/8756870517721693
• Scheef, A.R., Barrio, B.L., Poppen, M.I. (2017). Developing Partnerships With Businesses to Support Job Training for Youth With Disabilities in Singapore. Other. 40 (3) 156-164. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85024841206
• Scheef, A.R., Walker, Z.M., Barrio, B.L. (2017). Salient employability skills for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Singapore: the perspectives of job developers. 1-9. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2017.1335479
• Barrio, B.L. (2017). Special Education Policy Change: Addressing the disproportionate representation of English language learners in the learning disabilities category of special education. 36 (2) 64-72. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/8756870517707217
• Dunn, M., Barrio, B.L., Hsiao, Y. (2016). Do iPad applications help students with developmental disabilities improve literacy and employability?. 17 (1) 51-75.
• Combes, B.H., Peak, P.W., Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Hovey, K.A., Lim, O., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Dorel, T.G., Goran, L. (2016). Revisiting Principles of Ethical Practice Using a Case Study Framework. 52 (2) 92-101.
• Hovey, K.A., Barrio, B.L., Peak, P.K., Peterson-Ahmad, M.B., , T.D. (2016). To accommodate or not accommodate: A case study..
• Combes, B.H., Peak, P.K., Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Hovey, K., Lim, O., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Dorel, T.G., Goran, L. (2016). Revisiting Principles of Ethical Practice Using a Case Study Framework. Other. 52 (2) 92-101. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84989823572
• Barrio, B.L. (2015). Fueling disproportionality of culturally and linguistically diverse students in special education: Implications for teacher preparation programs.
• Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Combes, B.H., Hovey, K. (2015). Ten Years of Response to Intervention: Implications for General Education Teacher Preparation Programs. Action in Teacher Education. 37 (2) 190-204. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85027357035
• Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Combes, B.H., Hovey, K.A. (2015). Ten Years of Response to Intervention: Implications for General Education Teacher Preparation Programs. 37 (2) 190-204. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01626620.2015.1004603
• Barrio, B.L., Combes, B.H. (2015). General education pre-service teachers’ levels of concern on response to intervention (RTI) implementation. Teacher Education and Special Education. 38 (2) 121-137. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84940101956
• Barrio, B.L., Combes, B.H. (2014). General Education Pre-Service Teachers' Levels of Concern on Response to Intervention (RTI) Implementation. 38 (2) 121-137.
• Rinn, A.N., Boazman, J., Jackson, A., Barrio, B.L. (2014). Locus of control, academic self-concept, and academic dishonesty among high ability college students. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 88-114. IUScholarWorks. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/v14i4.12770
• Rinn, A., Boazman, J., Jackson, A., Barrio, B.L. (2014). Locus of control, academic self-concept, and academic dishonesty among high ability college students. 14 (3) 88. IUScholarWorks. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/v14i4.12770

Organization Newsletter

• Hovey, K., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Barrio, B.L., Lim, O., Peak, P. (2019). Supporting English language learners with learning disabilities: A case study.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Mpofu, E. (Principal), Barrio, B.L. (Co-Principal), Mohanty, S. (Co-Principal), Ala'i-Rosales, S.S. (Co-Principal), "Discovering capabilities for community living of older adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder," sponsored by Agency for Community Living -US Health and Human Services -NIDILRR, Federal, $600000 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
• Barrio, B.L. (Principal), Carey, C.D. (Co-Principal), Savage, M. (Co-Principal), Keller, M. (Co-Principal), Levingston, B.D. (Supporting), Gafford, L.C. (Supporting), Mpofu, E., "UNT ELEVAR: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Texas," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $2636981 Funded. (2020 - 2025).
• Kim, D. (Principal), Olson, W. (Co-Principal), Barrio, B.L. (Co-Principal), Riley, C. (Co-Principal), Kenneth, L. (Co-Principal), "Collaborative Research: Bridging the Writing Transfer Gap in Early Engineering Laboratory Courses," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $424671 Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Barrio, B.L. (Principal), Carey, C.D. (Co-Principal), Mpofu, E. (Other), Gafford, L.V. (Other), Keller, M.J. (Co-Principal), Savage, M.N. (Co-Principal), "UNT ELEVAR: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Texas," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, FED, Funded. (2020 - 2025).
• Barrio, B.L. (Principal), "Collaborative Research: Bridging the Writing Transfer Gap in Early Engineering Laboratory Courses," sponsored by Washington State University, NFP, Funded. (2020 - 2021).