Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present with a broad array of deficits and excesses that require educational intervention. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) serves as the blueprint for educational intervention but it can sometimes be difficult to identify which goals and objectives should be addressed with this population.…

The research on cognitive style suggests that there is tremendous variability in the way in which individuals process information and hence in the manner in which they approach individualized instructional programs. (Author)

The present study involved four classrooms that were experimenting with the open-classroom system. Although most children were making adequate progress there were some children who consistently failed to engage in academic activities. For these youngsters, a behavior modification procedure that motivated them to partake in academic tasks was…

Because of current federal legislation, educators must assess children with possible handicapping conditions and plan an individual education program for each child with a special need. Discusses past measurement directions and makes recommendations for the assessment of bilingual, culturally different children. (Author)

Teacher and child variables in a noncategorical program for early childhood education of retarded, autistic, seriously disturbed, learning disabled, and aphasic children were used to generate monthly computerized schedules of instruction. Schedules were generated over an eight-month period. Advantages and feasibility of such a scheduling system…

A study was conducted in a school system consisting of one high school, two junior high schools and twelve elementary schools (K-6), to investigate the use of programed instructional materials within the existing classroom structure of an on-going school system. Programed instruction was given in the fields of mathematics and spelling. Aspects of…

This paper presents a case for the need to individualize discipline as well as instruction. The selected review of the literature indicates that published information on classroom management currently does not provide such an individualized approach. A child-type by intervention technique interaction strategy is suggested with specific examples…

The purpose of this review is to present factors that impede and promote successful transition to kindergarten, with a focus on the specific needs of students with problem behavior. The review addresses competencies that teachers report are critical for success in kindergarten, traditional transition practices, and challenges in implementing…