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Ogden, Nicolette; Walker, Virginia L.; Tapp, Melissa C.; Carpenter, Megan E. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Functional communication training (FCT) is an evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that can be implemented by practitioners in school settings. However, few studies have explored effective and sustainable training approaches to support paraeducators in their implementation of FCT. The purpose of this study…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Communication Skills, Training
Liao, Ching-Yi; Ganz, J. B.; Wattanawongwan, Sanikan; Haas, April N.; Ura, Sarah K.; Vannest, Kimberly J.; Morin, Kristi L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Social-communication deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder often lead to undesirable outcomes in other domains, such as interpersonal relationships, employment, and participation in community activities. Parents may be ideal implementers of interventions to address these deficits when provided with instruction that is efficacious and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching (Performance), Program Effectiveness, Parent Role
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Ledford, Jennifer R.; Lambert, Joseph M.; Barton, Erin E.; Ayres, Kevin M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Identifying potentially effective practices for improving outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex process. In this article, we respond to recent reviews of evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. We identify possible problems and make suggestions in relation to identifying well-specified practices,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Evidence Based Practice