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Timmons, 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

Jordan, Rita; Powell, Stuart – British Journal of Special Education, 1995
This article discusses the British move towards a skills-based model in special education teacher education. Focusing on the special case of students with autism, the article offers a perspective which stresses the importance of theory, practice, specialized knowledge, and reflective teaching. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Competency Based Teacher Education, Disabilities, Educational Practices

Jordan, Rita – 1997
This guide offers practical guidance for parents and practitioners working directly with children who have autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Chapter 1 distinguishes between the two conditions, offers a practical definition of autism, and stresses the importance of individual differences. Chapter 2 is on identifying special needs in autism and notes…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems