The scope of the congress includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to current issues, practices, researches and theoretical applications in special education:

• Mainstreaming / Inclusive Education and Supportive Special Education Services
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Diagnosis and Evaluation in Special Education
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Mild to Severe disabilities
• Special Education Laws, Legal Regulations and Policies across Countries
• Individualized Education Programs
• Teaching Skills to Individuals with Special Needs
• Family Education and Guidance in Special Education
• History of Special Education
• Future Trends in Special Education
• Integration of Technology in Special Education
• Assistive Technologies
• Music, Sports and Art Activities in Special Education
• Sexual Education of Individuals with Special Needs
• In-service Training for Special Education Teachers or Teachers from Other Disciplines Working in the Area of Special Education
• Attitudes towards Individuals with Disability
• Ethical issues in Special Education
• Raising Awareness of Special Education in the Society and Schools
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Mental Retardation
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairment
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Visual Impairment
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Physical Disability
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Language and Speech Disorders
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Learning Disability
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
• Understanding and Teaching Gifted Individuals