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Knight, Victoria F.; Wood, Leah; McKissick, Bethany R.; Kuntz, Emily M. – Remedial and Special Education, 2020
The purpose of this literature review was to synthesize recent research (2009-2018) for teaching science to students with intellectual disability and intellectual disability/autism. Authors identified a total of 15 studies; of these, 12 were determined to be methodologically sound studies using the Council for Exceptional Children quality…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
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Klefbeck, Kamilla – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2023
Enabling functional communication is critical for accessibility in school and society for all pupils. This systematic review analyzed the results of educational studies on developing communication skills for learners ([less than or equal to]21 years) with autism spectrum disorder and comorbid intellectual disability. Systematic database searches…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Comorbidity
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Guardino, Caroline; Cannon, Joanna E. – American Annals of the Deaf, 2015
Students who are deaf with a disability or disabilities (DWD) constitute nearly half of the population of K-12 learners who are deaf or hard of hearing. However, there is a dearth of information on theory, research, and practice related to these learners. The authors present an overview of (a) how the field of education of students who are D/deaf…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Disabilities, Comorbidity
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Hart Barnett, Juliet E.; Cleary, Shannon – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2015
Students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are being included more frequently in the general educational setting, and are therefore increasingly expected to access and master core curricular content, including mathematics. However, mathematics often presents challenges to students with ASD. Interventions to improve the mathematics skills of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Gifford, Sue; Rockliffe, Freda – Research in Mathematics Education, 2012
This article reviews the nature of learning difficulties in mathematics and, in particular, the nature and prevalence of dyscalculia, a condition that affects the acquisition of arithmetical skills. The evidence reviewed suggests that younger children (under the age of 10) often display a combination of problems, including minor physical…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Mathematical Aptitude, Teaching Methods, Learning Problems
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Auger, Richard W. – Professional School Counseling, 2013
The number of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has risen significantly in recent years (CDC, 2012), and students with ASD present unique challenges to schools and school counselors. This article presents a synthesis of recent research literature related to ASD for the purpose of providing school counselors with assistance in…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Literature Reviews, School Counselors