James Sinclair

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Assistant Professor of Special Education

University of Arkansas primary UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: University of British Columbia (2023); University of Oregon (2014–2025); Oregon Department of Education (2022); Arkansas Department of Education (2025); University of Massachusetts Boston (2010); Institute for Community Inclusion (2010); University of Missouri (2016–2020); University of Oklahoma (2025)

Faculty Researcher

11 h-index 53 pubs 973 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

ORCID Lab Website

OverviewAI-generated summary

James Sinclair's research focuses on the experiences and support systems for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly concerning employment and mental health. He investigates self-determination in employment settings and the psychological perspectives of working individuals with IDD. Sinclair also examines mental health challenges faced by students in higher education and the implementation of suicide-focused treatments, including those delivered via telemental health.

His work addresses systemic issues within transition practices and service delivery for individuals with disabilities. Sinclair has contributed to the development of diagnostic tools for assessing mental health in adolescents and adults with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. He has also explored the impact of events like the COVID-19 pandemic on the working lives of individuals with IDD and the effectiveness of mental health literacy interventions for students with disabilities.

Metrics

h-index: 11
Publications: 53
Citations: 973

Selected Publications

Malleable correlates of teacher–student relationship quality among elementary students with disabilities: Teacher and student perspectives. (2026)

School Psychology DOI OpenAlex
Preliminary Psychometric Findings and Feasibility of the Diagnostic Interview for Adolescents and Adults With Intellectual Disability ( <scp>DIAAID</scp> ): An Interview Schedule of Mental Disorders (2026)

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities DOI OpenAlex
Correction: Mental Health Screening for Students with Disabilities: An Intersectional Examination of Universal Screening Data (2025)

School Mental Health DOI OpenAlex
Alternatives to Traditional Resumes for Jobseekers with Disabilities: A Brief Report (2025)

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation DOI OpenAlex
Mental Health Screening for Students with Disabilities: An Intersectional Examination of Universal Screening Data (2025)

School Mental Health DOI OpenAlex
Including Students with Disabilities within School-Based Mental Health Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (2025)

School Mental Health 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
The Comprehensive Adaptive Multisite Prevention of University Student Suicide Trial: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (2025)

JMIR Research Protocols 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Evidence-Based Practices to Teach Mathematics to Secondary Students With Disabilities (2025)

The Journal of Special Education 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Assessing the implementation of suicide-focused treatments delivered in hybrid telemental health format in a real-world setting (2024)

Psychotherapy Research 6 citations DOI OpenAlex