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British Columbia Teachers' Federation, 2017
This fact sheet reports on inclusive education and students with special needs in British Columbia, including changes to the composition of students with special needs in public schools, cuts to specialist teaching positions, and graduation rates for students with special needs.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Disabilities, Public Schools
Baio, Jon – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012
Problem/Condition: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Symptoms typically are apparent before age 3 years. The complex nature of these disorders, coupled with a lack of…
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism, Ethnic Groups, Public Health
Danaher, Joan, Comp.; Shaw, Evelyn, Comp.; Lazara, Alex, Comp. – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2008
In response to states' interest, NECTAC (National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) queried Part C and Section 619 Coordinators regarding certification or endorsements for personnel working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how states provide services for children diagnosed with ASD. Responses were received…
Descriptors: Credentials, Autism, Certification, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
US Department of Health and Human Services, 2010
Children, like adults, may have mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. They may also have behavioral conditions, such as conduct disorders; cognitive disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder; or neurological conditions, such as Tourette Syndrome. Children may also be affected by delays in their physical, cognitive, or…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Portraiture, Physical Health, Child Health