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Williams, Marian E.; Johnson, Marie E.; Lavian, Melody E.; O'Neil, Sharon H.; Borchert, Mark – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2023
Introduction: Children with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) frequently have co-occurring developmental disorders, and children with both visual impairments and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have complex educational needs. Research Question: Do the individualized education programs (IEPs) of children with visual impairment and ASD comport with…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Visual Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Educational Needs
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Spaulding, Christine J.; Lerner, Matthew D.; Gadow, Kenneth D. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
Relatively little is known about patterns of school-based supportive services for youth with autism spectrum disorder. This study describes these supportive services and their correlates, both cross-sectionally and retrospectively, in a large sample (N = 283) of 6- to 18-year-old youth. To assess whether special education designation and classroom…
Descriptors: Correlation, Related Services (Special Education), Accessibility (for Disabled), Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Harris, Bryn; Barton, Erin E. – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2017
Many countries are experiencing a dramatic increase of Mexican immigrants in recent decades, especially the United States. It is essential that professionals understand the cultural expectations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnostic and intervention practices in Mexico to be better prepared to meet the needs of this population. In fact,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Barrett, Barbara; Mosweu, Iris; Jones, Catherine R. G.; Charman, Tony; Baird, Gillian; Simonoff, Emily; Pickles, Andrew; Happé, Francesca; Byford, Sarah – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex condition that requires specialised care. Knowledge of the costs of autism spectrum disorder, especially in comparison with other conditions, may be useful to galvanise policymakers and leverage investment in education and intervention to mitigate aspects of autism spectrum disorder that negatively impact…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Adolescents, Related Services (Special Education)
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Siller, Michael; Reyes, Nuri; Hotez, Emily; Hutman, Ted; Sigman, Marian – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
The aim of this study was to identify child characteristics, family demographics, and parent cognitions that may affect access to early intervention, special education, and related services. The sample included 70 families of young children with autism spectrum disorders. All parents were enrolled in a short education program, providing them with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Children, Individual Characteristics