While students with autism are increasingly being educated in general education classrooms, they are often excluded from rich and meaningful literacy experiences like reading and writing stories, book clubs, acting and performing, journaling, and whole-class and small-group discussions. It is not unusual for students with autism in these classrooms to follow a different curriculum than… Read More Supporting the Literacy Development of Students with Autism
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Area of Focus: Evidence-Based Practices and Autism
An important contribution to the field was made by Simpson et al. (2005) when they differentiated evidence-based practices promising practices, practices with limited support and practices that are not recommended for students with autism spectrum disorders. Supporting Research Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of… Read More Area of Focus: Evidence-Based Practices and Autism
