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The Quick Peek Program: A Model for Developmental Screening within Underserved Communities
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Harris, Jill; Norton, Amy – Infants and Young Children, 2016
Developmental screening of young children is important in all populations, especially underserved communities with known health care disparities. The American Academy of Pediatrics created guidelines and a toolkit for pediatricians to conduct developmental surveillance and screening, yet these guidelines are not uniformly implemented within…
Descriptors: Models, Screening Tests, Disadvantaged, Access to Health Care
An Exploration of a Community-Based LEGO® Social-Skills Program for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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MacCormack, Jeffrey W. H.; Matheson, Ian A.; Hutchinson, Nancy L. – Exceptionality Education International, 2015
Clinical interventions have been effective at increasing social skills of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, generalization of those skills to non-clinical environments is often low. To reduce this generalization gap, community-based programs have been designed to help youth develop social skills in naturalistic settings. This…
Descriptors: Social Development, Skill Development, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Preparing Autistic Students for Competitive Employment: A Model Program.
Berkell, Dianne E. – Rehabilitation World, 1985
A program involving 40 severely handicapped autistic students (16-21 years old) provides community-based vocational training with intensive on-site job skills training. Training stresses functional job-related skills through a behavior analytic approach. Three supported work models included in the curriculum are mobile crews, the enclave model,…
Descriptors: Autism, Community Programs, Curriculum, Job Skills
Proposed Differentiated Service Model for Community-Based Consultation Organizations and the Need for an Inter-Ministerial Integrated Service Plan for Persons with Autism in B.C.
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Thompson, Scott A. – B.C. Journal of Special Education, 1992
A field study demonstrated a process for determining the appropriate level of community-based consultative support for families, professionals, and paraprofessionals working to integrate children with autism. The resultant differentiated service model calls for an interministerial service plan to facilitate various transitions. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Autism, Community Programs, Consultation Programs
Students with Autism Succeed in Community Job Settings.
Dalrymple, Nancy J.; Angrist, Misha H. – 1987
The study reports on a data-based work experience model for secondary students with autism. The objectives were to increase competency and independence, provide a variety of experiences to assess skills and preferences, and modify interfering behaviors. Five autistic students, aged 16-20, were sent to community work sites providing a variety of…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Job Skills
Critical Issues in Educating Autistic Children and Youth.
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Wilcox, Barbara, Ed.; Thompson, Anneke, Ed. – 1980
This book evolved from a conference convened to address critical issues in the education of children and youth with autism (Reston, Virginia, February 1980). Fourteen papers deal with critical issues in the education of autistic children and youth from perspectives of administrators, teachers, parents, researchers, and program developers. B.…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Community Programs, Curriculum Development