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Bloom, Melanie I. – Principal, 2012
In this article, the author explains why students with autism must be treated as individuals. As she has completed the requirements to become a licensed principal, she has also studied how her daughters fare in school, leading her to suggest the following advice for principals: (1) know that autism is a spectrum disorder; (2) have all staff…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Principals, Teacher Competencies
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Lynch, Shane L.; Irvine, Angela N. – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2009
Many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have reported general discontent with the services offered by the education system and have advocated for increased ASD-specific services to better meet their children's educational needs. The elements of best practice offer an ideal model for educational support. There are, however,…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Inclusive Schools, Autism, Educational Change
Fisher, Wayne W., Ed.; Piazza, Cathleen C., Ed.; Roane, Henry S., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Describing the state of the science of ABA, this comprehensive handbook provides detailed information about theory, research, and intervention. The contributors are leading ABA authorities who present current best practices in behavioral assessment and demonstrate evidence-based strategies for supporting positive behaviors and reducing problem…
Descriptors: Verbal Stimuli, Substance Abuse, Early Reading, Autism
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Jindal-Snape, D.; Douglas, W.; Topping, K. J.; Kerr, C.; Smith, E. F. – International Journal of Special Education, 2006
Transition from primary to secondary school has been a focus of concern regarding pupil anxiety, social integration, lack of progression and under-achievement, particularly for children/young people with special educational needs (SEN). Previous studies often over-depended on data from professionals and treated all SEN as similar. This study…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, School Activities, Social Integration, Autism