NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Individuals with Disabilities…1
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 14 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hill, Trenesha L.; White, Tiffany C.; Anthony, Bruno J.; Reaven, Judy; Harris, Bryn; Reyes, Nuri; Anthony, Laura G. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
There is often a large time gap between caregivers' initial concerns and the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The current study aimed to identify factors associated with missed or delayed autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among children in Colorado. In a surveillance-based sample of 8-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder (N=572),…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Educational Diagnosis, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Georgiades, Stelios; Szatmari, Peter; Boyle, Michael; Hanna, Steven; Duku, Eric; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Bryson, Susan; Fombonne, Eric; Volden, Joanne; Mirenda, Pat; Smith, Isabel; Roberts, Wendy; Vaillancourt, Tracy; Waddell, Charlotte; Bennett, Teresa; Thompson, Ann – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by notable phenotypic heterogeneity, which is often viewed as an obstacle to the study of its etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. On the basis of empirical evidence, instead of three binary categories, the upcoming edition of the DSM 5 will use two dimensions--social…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Student Characteristics, Social Development
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2016
This report has been provided to the Legislature on an annual basis since the year 2000. This report is issued in the context of a change in focus for the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the federal agency which oversees the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) implementation in each state. OSEP's new accountability…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Alignment (Education), Federal Government
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Myles, Brenda Smith; Simpson, Richard L. – Exceptionality, 1995
The authors of EC 609 935, a paper comparing characteristics of children with high functioning autistic disorder (H-F AD) with those of children having mild disabilities, reflect on difficulties in accurately identifying and programming for H-F AD children. Educators are urged to evaluate such students in terms of learning style, behavioral…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Disability Identification
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Little, Cindy – Gifted Child Today, 2002
This article discusses the differences between individuals with Asperger syndrome and gifted individuals. It describes the characteristics of students with Asperger syndrome, including highly literal speech, intensive focus, difficulties in social behavior, and inability to mind read. Characteristics of gifted students with Asperger syndrome are…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Communication Problems
Reed, Vicki – 1996
This paper reviews the characteristics and needs of students with high functioning autism. First, it lists 18 common characteristics of autism, then it stresses that autism is defined by the general pattern of characteristics. Next, it discusses how people with high functioning autism differ from those with autism. These differences include higher…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Barnhill, Gena P. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001
This article describes characteristics of individuals with Asperger Syndrome, a developmental disability defined by impairments in social relationships and verbal and nonverbal communication and by restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Diagnostic criteria, essential features of the disability, and other notable…
Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children
Gallagher, Shelagh A.; Gallagher, James J. – Understanding Our Gifted, 2002
This article describes the characteristics of students with Asperger syndrome and discusses identifying students with Asperger syndrome who are also gifted. Classroom interventions for these twice exceptional students are addressed and the need for intervention that is highly individualized is stressed. Diagnostic criteria for Asperger's disorder…
Descriptors: Autism, Classroom Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
Jackel, Susan – 1996
This paper is a synthesis of a number of documents relating to the educational issues confronting children with Asperger's syndrome, autism, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS) in the autism spectrum. It is designed to provide teacher information and is equally useful for caretakers of children with the…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Brownell, Mary T.; Walther-Thomas, Chriss – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001
This interview with an individual with Asperger Syndrome (AS) discusses the characteristics of autism, how AS differs from autism, and common characteristics of AS. His experiences in school are described and recommendations are made for teachers who work with students with AS and for parents of children with AS. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children
Swan, William W., Ed.; Brown, Carvin L., Ed. – GPN Research Report, 1989
This collection of papers includes five articles on the education of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders participating in the Georgia Psychoeducational Network Program (GPN). "Training Needs of Fully Certified BD Teachers in the Georgia Psychoeducational Network" (Robert J. Stansberry) found, in a survey of 203 certified…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Disability Identification
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 2000
This manual provides information on the identification and evaluation of students with severe disabilities. The first section provides general information related to funding for students with severe disabilities, the funding process, eligibility, types of support, the Individualized Program Plan, and student evaluation. Section 2 provides case…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Autism, Blindness, Case Studies
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 2002
Designed to assist school authorities in identifying students with disabilities who are eligible for funding in Alberta, Canada, this manual provides information on the identification and review of students with severe disabilities. The first section provides information and case studies of students with severe cognitive or emotional/behavioral…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Assistive Technology, Autism, Blindness
Swan, William W., Ed.; Brown, Carvin L., Ed. – GPN Research Report, 1992
This research report includes articles on students, leadership, and technology related to the Georgia Psychoeducational Network (GPN), which serves students with severe emotional disturbances or behavior disorders. "The Relationship of Locus of Control of Reinforcement to Indicators of Student Growth in Academic, Behavioral, and Social…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autism, Behavior Development, Behavior Disorders