Xueqin Qian

Job title

Adjunct Instructor of Education
Special Education (M.A.), Graduate School

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Currently, I am an autism teacher at Lawrence Free State High School in Lawrence, KS. Prior to becoming a special education teacher, I worked at University of MN as a research associate and University of Kansas as a research professor. My research interests include social network, self-determination, and social inclusion for students with autism.

Started at Bethel

2018

Education

University of Minnesota - Ph.D., 2015

Biography

I have over ten years of working experience in the field of autism and intellectual disability. Currently, I am an autism teacher at Lawrence Free State High School in Lawrence,KS. Prior to becoming a special education teacher, I worked at University of MN as a research associate and University of Kansas as a research professor. My research interests include social network, self-determination, and social inclusion for adolecents with autism. My previous experiences include being a general education teacher, behavioral therapist for young children with Autism, and direct support professional for adults with autism in a group home. My career goal is to bridge the research-practice gap by working with teachers, employment specialists, and parents to develop effective interventions that have high usability and feasibility. I hold a special education license from MN, KS, and SC and a PhD in special education from university of MN.

Courses taught

EDUC624-MS1 - Theories & Practices of Teach

Awards

2020 Staff of the Month, Lawrence Free State High School, KS

2018 Professional Development Grant recipient, University of Minnesota

2014 First Prize Recipient for Posters

Presented at the 138 American Associations on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meetings.

2013 Bruininks-Hagstrum Fellowship Recipient College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

2011 Student Award Recipient

International Society for Autism Research Annual Conference

2009 Trainee in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)

Funded by Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the US Department of Health and Human Services

Publications

Morán, M. L., Hagiwara, M., Raley, S. K., Alsaeed, A. H., Shogren, K. A., Qian, X., .Gómez, L. E., & Alcedo, M. Á. (2020). Self-Determination of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 1-22.

Qian, X., Shogren, K., Odejimi, L., & Little, T. (2020). Differences in Autonomy, Psychological Empowerment, and Self-Realization across Disability Categories: A Replication Study Using NLTS2012 Data. Journal of Policy and Disability Study. https://doi.org/10.1177/1044207320964396

Qian, X., Papay, C., & Johnson, D. (2020). Exploring Predictors of Paid Work Experience during High School for Youth with Autism Using NLTS2012 Data. Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357620956915

Qian, X., Johnson, D., Wu, Y., John LaVelle, J., & Thurlow, M. (in press). Parents’ Postsecondary Education Expectations for Students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities: Findings from NLTS 2012. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796920962423

Wei, S., & Qian, X. (2020). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Teen Sexual Behaviors: The Role of Self-Regulation and School-Related Factors. 9 (11), Journal of School Health. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12947.

Kim, K. M., & Qian, X. (2019). ‘I feel valued’: the experience of social networking site engagement among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Korea. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1-10.

Qian, X., Clary, E., Pang, X., Johnson, D. (2019). Literature Review of Employment Outcomes for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities. 55, 213-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.irrdd.2018.08.006.

Qian, X., Larson, S. A., Tichá, R., Stancliffe, R., & Pettingell, S. (2019). Active Support Training, Staff Assistance, and Engagement of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the U.S.: Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 124, 157-173. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-124.2.157.

Qian, X. (2018). Special Educators Respond Differently to Groups of Preschoolers with Autism with Different Levels of Cognitive and Language Abilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 62, 557-568. doi.org/10.1111/jir.12495.

Qian, X., Clary, E., Johnson, D., & Echternacht, J. (2018). Check & Connect Implementation in Community College Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A qualitative investigation. Accepted by Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.

Qian, X., Johnson, D. R., Smith, F., & Papay, C. (2018). Predictors Associated with Employment Status of Community and Technical College Students with Intellectual Disabilities. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 123, 329-343 https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-123.4.329.

Tichá, R., Qian, X., Stancliffe, R. J., Larson, S. A., & Bonardi, A. (2018). Alignment between the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the National Core Indicators Adult Consumer Survey. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 15, 247-255

Song, W., Qian, X., & Goodnight, B. (2018). Reducing school violence: mediating role of parents, communities, and schools. Journal of School Violence. 18(3), 403-420. https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2018.1512415

Heimpel, N.F., Qian, X., & Song, W. (2018). Parenting and Child Self-Regulation in Chinese Families: A Multi-Informant Study. Journal of Child and Family Study. 27, 2343-2353.

Qian, X ., Ticha, R., & Stancliffe, R. (2017). Contextual Factors Associated with Implementing Active Support in Community Group Homes in the United States: A Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 14,332-340.

Qian, X ., Tichá, R., Larson, S., Stancliffe, R., & Wuorio, A. (2015). The impact of Individual and Organizational Factors on Engagement of Individuals with Intellectual Disability Living in Community Group Homes: A Multilevel Model. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 59, 493-505.

Qian, X., Reichle, J., Bogenschutz, M. (2012). Chinese Parents’ Perception of Early Development of Their Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Comparative Family Studies. 6, 903-913.

Presentations

Qian, X., Gu, P., Weng, Z (2020) 'Extended-Reality Technology Applications for Individuals with Autism: A Systematic Review of Immersive Technology Intervention Studies, accepted as a poster presentation by 2020 International Society for Autism Research (cancelled due to COVID).

Burke, K., & Qian, X. (2020). GSC app: A Web-Based Self-Determination Learning Model of Instruction (2020). Accepted as a concurrent session at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. June 1-4, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Qian, X., & Johnson, D. (2020). Parents' Postsecondary Education Expectations for Students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities: Findings from NLTS2012 (2020). Accepted by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. June 1-4, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Qian, X., Pace, J., Hicks, T., Dean, E., & Shogren, K (2020). Correlates of Employment Goals in Individualized Service Plan among Young Adults with Autism: A Bayesian Approach. Submitted to Autism Across the Life Span Conference. Lawrence, KS

Xu, T., Qian, X., Rifenbark, G., Shogren, K. (June 2019). Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Self-Determination Inventory. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. St Paul, MN.

Kincade, L., Smith, J., Qian X., Ticha R., & Abery, B. (June 2019). Facilitators to Implementing and Sustaining Best Practices in Community-Based Residential Settings: Translating Research into Practice. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. St Paul, MN.

Qian, X (November, 2017). A Mentoring Model on Youth with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice: Transition and Reentry to School and Community. 40th Anniversary Conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorder (TECBD). Phoenix, AZ.

Qian, X., & Ness, J. (October, 2016). Predictors Associated with Employment Outcomes in Community College Students with Intellectual Disabilities. An oral presentation accepted by the Division on Career Development and Transition, Council for Exceptional Children.

Qian, X., Qian, J. & Dorf, S. (May, 2015). The Impact of Child Variables on the Amount of Teacher Verbal Input on Children with Autism. A poster accepted by the International Society for Autism Research. Salt Lake City.

Qian, X., Ticha, R., & Larson, S. (June, 2014). Examining Efficacy of Active Support Intervention in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: A Randomized Controlled trial. A poster accepted by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Qian, X. (May, 2012). An online survey of early signs, diagnosis and intervention for children with autism in China. Oral presentation of a full paper presented at the International Society for Autism Research. Toronto, 2012.

Qian, X., Larson, L., Stancliff, R., Lakin, C., Ticha, R., Tolbize, A., Wuorio A., & (2011/September). A randomized control trial study of active support in the United States: Observational Methodologies and preliminary results. An abstract presented at American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Qian, X., Dimian, A., & Reichle. (2011/September) Comparing Effectiveness of Using iTouch to Communication Board in Enhancing Communication Ability for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Oral presentation of a full paper presented at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Qian, X., Corrow, S., & Yonas, A. (2011/June). Prosopagnosia in children with high function autism: An exploratory study. An abstract presented at the International Society for Autism Research. San Diego, CA.

Qian, X. (2010/September). Effects of Peer-Mediated Intervention in Enhancing Conversational Skills for A child with High Functioning Autism in a Clinic Setting. An abstract presented at the Minnesota Northland Association for Behavior Analysis (MNABA) Regional Conference. Minneapolis, MN.

Certificates and licenses

Special education license from MN, KS, and SC

Board certified behavior analyst (Pending, 2022)

Professional organizations, committees, and boards

Since 2009 International Society for Autism Research

Since 2015 Division on Career Development and Transition

Since 2018 Association for Positive Behavior Support

Since 2009 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Hobbies and interests

Reading, cooking

Areas of expertise

Autism, transition from high school to adult life

Research interests

Xueqin's research focuses on promoting self-determination and social inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has served as a Co-Principal Investigator on a project that examines the employment outcomes of young adults with ASD enrolled in college. She has also served as a Co-Investigator on multiple federally funded grants focusing on students with disabilities, including students with Autism. One project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, involves using a national dataset to understand malleable factors associated with transition planning in students with disabilities.

Teaching specialty

Research methods Education theory

Quote

"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."-Rita Pierson