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Winchell, Brooke N.; Sreckovic, Melissa A.; Schultz, Tia R. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Now more than ever, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being taught in inclusive settings. Despite inclusion initiatives, research suggests students with ASD have limited social interactions with neurotypical peers and have significantly fewer high quality friendships compared to neurotypical peers. The purpose of this paper is…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Friendship, Bullying
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Post, Michal; Storey, Keith; Haymes, Linda; Campbell, Camille; Loughrey, Tamara – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Stalking behavior in the workplace by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be problematic and complicated for employers to address. Often employers have limited knowledge of the disorder and the unique social characteristics associated with ASD that place these individuals at risk for stalking. It is important that employers,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Employees, Supported Employment
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Ryndak, Diane Lea; Alper, Sandra; Hughes, Carolyn; McDonnell, John – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
Follow-up studies of students with significant disabilities consistently indicate poor post-school outcomes. Although existing research indicates that services in inclusive general education contexts can result in positive short-term outcomes for these individuals during their school years, there are few investigations of the lives of adults with…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Inclusion, Severe Disabilities, Young Adults
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Travers, Jason; Tincani, Matt – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present unique needs regarding sexuality education. While the topic of sexuality has received increased attention in the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilities generally, less consideration has focused on the unique needs of individuals with ASD specifically. This paper presents one…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Pervasive Developmental Disorders