Research studies
Carter, E. W., Lanchak, E. R., & McMillan, E. D. (in press). “Too many brick walls”: Perspectives on accessing disability information and resources among service providers. Inclusion.
Carter, E. W., Carlton, M. B., & Travers, H. (2020). Seeing strengths: Young adults and their siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33, 574-583. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12701
Travers, H., Carlton, M. B., & Carter, E. W. (2020). Social connections among siblings with and without intellectual disability or autism. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, , 58(1), 19-33. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-58.1.19
Boehm, T. L., & Carter, E. W. (2019). Family quality of life and its correlates among parents of children and adults with intellectual disability. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 124, 99--115. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-124.2.99
Carter, E. W., Bendetson, S., & Guiden, C. H. (2018). Family perspectives on the appeals of and alternatives to sheltered employment for individuals with severe disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 43, 145-164.https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796918778293
Gilson, C. B., Carter, E. W., Bumble, J., & McMillan, E. (2018). Family perspectives on integrated employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 3, 20-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796917751134
Gilson, C. B., Bethune, L., Carter, E. W., & McMillan, E. (2017). Informing and equipping parents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 55, 347-360. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-55.5.347
Boehm, T. L., & Carter, E. W. (2016). Systematic review of informal relationships among parents of individuals with intellectual disability or autism. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 41, 173-190. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796916657339
Blustein, C. L., Carter, E. W., & McMillan, E. (2016). The voices of parents: Post–high school expectations, priorities, and concerns for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Journal of Special Education, 50, 164-177. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022466916641381
Carter, E. W., Biggs, E. E., & Boehm, T. L. (2016). Being present versus having a presence: Dimensions of belonging for young people with disabilities and their families. Christian Education Journal, 13, 127-146. https://doi.org/10.1177/073989131601300109
Carter, E. W., Boehm, T. L., Annandale, N. H., & Taylor, C. (2016). Supporting congregational inclusion for children and youth with disabilities and their families. Exceptional Children, 82, 372-389. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402915598773
Boehm, T. L., Carter, E. W., & Taylor, J. L. (2015). Factors associated with family quality of life during the transition to adulthood for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 120, 395-411. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-120.5.395
Carter, E. W., Lane, K. L., Cooney, M., Weir, K., Moss, C. K., & Machalicek, W. (2013). Parent assessments of self-determination importance and performance for students with autism or intellectual disability. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 88, 16-31. https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-118.1.16
Carter, E. W., Swedeen, B., Cooney, M., Walter, M. J., & Moss, C. K. (2012). “I don’t have to do this by myself?”: Parent-led community conversations to promote inclusion. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 37, 9-23. https://doi.org/10.2511/027494812800903184
Chambers, C. R., & Hughes, C., & Carter, E. W. (2004). Parent and sibling perspectives on the transition to adulthood. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 39, 79-94.
other publications
Carter, E. W. (2015). What matters most: Research on elevating parent expectations. Boston, MA: Institute for Community Inclusion.
Carter, E. W. (2015). Helping families flourish in faith and life (foreword). In L. Bradley, Special needs parenting: From coping to thriving. Edina, MN: Huff Publishing.
Carter, E. W., Weir, K., Cooney, M., Walter, M. J., & Moss, C. K. (2012). Fostering self-determination among children and youth with disabilities: Lessons from parents. Exceptional Parent, 42(3), 13-17.
Weir, K., Cooney, M., Walter, M., Moss, C., & Carter, E. W. (2011). Fostering self-determination among children with disabilities: Ideas from parents for parents. Madison, WI: Natural Supports Project, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carter, E. W., Swedeen, B., & Moss, C. K. (2009). Supporting extracurricular involvement for youth with disabilities. Exceptional Parent, 39(9), 32-33.