Introduction to the Special Issue: The post-COVID-19 psychological and educational effects on the home and school lives of students with developmental disabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the home and school lives of students with developmental disabilities across different areas in special and inclusive educational settings worldwide. Students across the world have seen their education disrupted and changed which may impact their home and school experiences. This may be even more the case for students with developmental disabilities. In response to the current challenges faced by the educational world, access to recent research outcomes and effective practices on creating positive experiences that support the quality of student life in school and at home, in COVID-19 era and beyond, is fundamental to frontline educators, parents, caregivers and communities working with students with developmental disabilities, researchers and policymakers. This special issue brings together original research manuscripts and reviews about the psychological and educational challenges and implications for students with developmental disabilities in a post-COVID-19 era. Hence, the issue aims to provide insights about the psychological and educational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of students with developmental disabilities. This may extend the understanding with reference to learning during times of educational reform in light of implications for best-evidence informed practice principles that can be applied in the post-COVID-19 era.