Reliability and validity of strength‑based language modifications to the autism self‑efficacy scale for teachers (ASSET)

Shearer, J., Porta, T., Mangan, C., Torres, N., Nawas, A., Champion, C., & Goodall, E. (2026). Reliability and validity of strength‑based language modifications to the autism self‑efficacy scale for teachers (ASSET). The Australian Educational Researcher, 53(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-025-00922-5

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