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Peer reviewedSchwartz, Ilene S.; Boulware, Gusty-Lee; McBride, Bonnie J.; Sandall, Susan R. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
This article describes the functional assessment (FA) strategies used in Project DATA (Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autism), a school-based model program for young children with autism. These strategies consist of five interrelated steps: (1) gathering information, (2) brainstorming, (3) making a plan, (4) implementing the plan, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Direct linkTimmons, Vianne; Breitenbach, Marlene – Education Canada, 2004
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada with a population of 138,900. Three school boards, one French and two English, deliver grades Grades 1-12 to a total of only 24,301 students. Given its small population, Prince Edward Island provides a continuum of educational supports within an inclusionary model. There are no segregated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students, Neighborhood Schools, Inclusive Schools
Peer reviewedKim, Simon; Richardson, Lloyd; Yard, George; Cleveland, Marianne; Keller, Karen – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Describes "Giant Steps--St. Louis," a program for children with autism characterized by a holistic approach, the use of "invitational" equipment, continuity between home and school, and integration into the neighborhood school for part of each day. Provides a case study showing a child's typical day Program effectiveness is…
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship
Peer reviewedTalpins, Susan E.; Kabot, Susan S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1996
The Baudhuin Preschool of Nova Southeastern University (Florida) provides a four-tiered program for children with autism and related disorders. Each tier represents a continuum of services, strategies, and environments from most restrictive to inclusion. Each child's program combines systematic instructional techniques based on principles of…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Cues, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedPrizant, Barry M.; Wetherby, Amy M.; Rubin, Emily; Laurent, Amy C. – Infants and Young Children, 2003
This article describes the SCERTS Model, which prioritizes social communication, emotional regulation, and transactional support as the primary developmental dimensions that programs supporting young children with autistic spectrum disorders must address. The SCERTS Model has been derived from theoretical and empirical bases, is consistent with…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
