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Name: Dr. Joyce Achieng Ogogo
Position: Senior Lecturer
Department/Unit/Section: Special Needs Education
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Physical address: Department of Special Needs Education, Arts Complex Phase 1, Room 114, 
Position: Lecturer

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Dr. Joyce Achieng Ogogo  (PhD) is a Lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education (Autism Spectrum Disorders)-Kenyatta University (Nairobi-Kenya). Her areas of specialisation are: autism and developmental disabilities (ADD); inclusive education; assessment; intellectual disabilities & emotional and behaviour disorders; general education and contemporary issues. Her research interests are: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional and Behavioural Disorders; BCBA Specialist; Inclusive Education; General Education and Contemporary Issues. 

Dr. Ogogo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Special Needs Education –Autism Spectrum Disorders) from Kenyatta University, Kenya, M.ED (Special Needs Education - Autism) from The University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A, and B.Ed (Special Needs Education) from Kenyatta University.

Self-Drive: Team Player; works with minimal supervision, obedient and humble, social justice crusader and advocate in disability inclusion

PUBLICATIONS

  • Ochieng H, Ogogo J.  (2025). Mechanisms through which Lordotic Posture Affects Learners with Cerebral Palsy’s Speech Production Ability in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa:  ISSN-2523 2800 (Online)
  • Orero M, Nzoka S. Ogogo J.  (2024). Communication Board (CB) Influencing Expressive Language of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Migori County, Kenya.. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS) :ISSN-2523 6725 (Online)
  • Alwala M, Karia M.  Ogogo J.  (2023). An Examination of Improvement in Swallowing and Speech Production on the Quality of Life Among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Mombasa County, Kenya: International Journal of Research and Review Vol. 10 Issue 11.  ISSN:-2349-9788: P-ISSN :2454- 2237 
  • Mutua A. Ogogo J.  (2022. To Establish Peer Support Strategies for Decreasing Out-Of-Seat Behaviour for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Special Schools, Embu County, Kenya. European Journal of Special Education Research.  ISSN-2501-2428 ISSN-L:2501-2428
  • Ogogo J. Akinyi M. Mbugua P. Nzoka S.  (2019). Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities in Context of Social Change and Development in Kenya- A Case of Kenyatta University : International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume III, Issue IV  ISSN-2454-6186
  • Ogogo J. G. Karugu, M.C Joel, Munyi W.  (2018). Play Activities for Enhancing Social Interations of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public Primary Schools in Migori County-Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Volume II, Issue IX, ISSN-2454-6186
  • Joyce Ogogo 2018 Play Activities for Enhancing Social Interactions of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public Primary Schools in Migori County – Kenya International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science ISSN:2454-6186
  • Joyce Ogogo 2019 Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities in Context of Social Change and Development in Kenya - A case of
    Kenyatta University International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science ISSN:2454-6186
  • Joyce Ogogo 2017 Inclusion of Children with Pragmatic Disorders in Kenya SLT
    Handbook ( Springer Book) Under Publication
  • Joyce Ogogo 2016 Active Ageing with Disability in Reference to Aphasia. SLT Handbook (Springer Book). Under Publication

Book Chapters in a University Level Scholarly Book

  • Nzoka S, Kamau E. Mbugua P, Ogalloh M, Ogogo J. (2023): Active Aging with Aphasia: A Case of Kiambu County, Kenya. In Handbook of Speech-Language Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa M. Lüdtke, Edward Kija, Mathew Kinyua Karia. “Handbook of Speech-Language Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Springer Publishers.(2023)
  • Owino C., Awori B.,Ogogo J. (2023): Family and Teacher Roles in Family Engagements in Special Education in Kenya.  DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1384-8.CH005
  • Ogogo J. Ogalloh M.  Awori B., (2023): Inclusion of Children with Social Communication Disorder in Kenya  DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04504-2-29: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368270177

Seminar/workshops/Conferences attended:

  • 10th September, 2025: Received an Acceptance of Abstract and invitation to present my paper during the 11th International Annual Conference to be held on 7th – 9th October, 2025.
  • 3th July, 2025: Participated in a Virtual 49th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D and Masters Graduands : Theme “ Education for Ethics-Guided Research and Technology”
  • 1st- 4th July, 2025: Participated in Division for International Special Education and Services (DISES) -2025 Conference held at Egerton University, Njoro.
  • 23rd -30th June, 2025: Participated in a Workshop organized to develop Vocational Level Curriculum for Learners with Special Needs held at Masada Hotel in Naivasha.
  • 27th and 28th May, 2025: Actively participated in staff wellness training held at the Kenyatta University, BSSC Room 14
  • 24th April, 2025: Certificate of Participation- Attended a Sponsored Webinar/Revolutionizing the IEP Process with AI: See the Let’s Go Learn AI Assistant in Action Writing PLAAFPS and Empowering Teachers.
  • 3rd to 4th October, 2024: Certificate of Participation - Participated at the International Annual Conference on Education and Life Long Learning - School of Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
  • 7th October, 2023: Certificate of Participation - IEP Fair Presentation Basics of an Individualized Education Programme/Plan held at the department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University.
  • August 7 to August 11, 2023: Certificate of Participation- Training on Proposal Writing, supported under the World Bank ACE II AF.
  • 2022: Certificate of Publication for a research paper entitled “To Establish Peer Support Strategies for Decreasing Out-Of-Seat Behaviour for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Special Schools, Embu County, Kenya”.
  • 6th – 7th October, 2021: Certificate of Presentation - Participated and presented at the International Annual Conference on Education and Life Long Learning - School of Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Paper Titled “ Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Early Years Education – A Case of Kiwanja Primary School, Nairobi City County, Kenya”.
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Chairperson Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education