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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
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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
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Siegel, Ellin B.; Lien, Susan E. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2015
A single-subject, alternating treatment study compared the impact of two types of photograph displays of contrasting contextual complexity. The study examined the impact of high-context and no-context photographs, displayed on an iPad, on the ability of three preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to transition to play activities.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Photography, Visual Stimuli