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Improving the Generalization of Skills in Learners with Autism
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have many difficulties in learning. One of the consistent characteristics of learners with autism is that they have difficulty transferring skills to new situations and environments and maintaining skills they have mastered. Such difficulties in the...
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How to Be Your Child’s Best Advocate During IEP Meetings
Sitting at the long table during CSE (Committee on Special Education) meetings and annual reviews can be unnerving. Even the savviest advocates can become anxious and unfocused during meetings. As CSE and annual review season approaches, we decided to ask some of our most experienced members to...
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Searching for a School-Age Program
Cathy began searching for a kindergarten for her son, who has an autism spectrum disorder, in 2007. Even though her son was only 3 at the time, other parents had warned her that it could take years for her to find the right kindergarten. Now, her son is 4. As graduation in June looms large in...
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Collaboration Across Disciplines in Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism
At the McCarton School in New York City, students with autism are taught in an integrated model. Professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Pathology work together to develop goals, provide intervention, and evaluate progress. Such a...
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Evidence-Based Practices for Educating Children with ASD
The use of interventions derived from principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) has a decades-long history in providing effective methods of ameliorating some of the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. As a notable example, functional communication training (FCT)(Durand, 1990) has been shown...
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Autism and Inclusion in the Classroom: The Social Challenge
Autism is, for the most part, a social disability. The very derivation of the word autism reflects a preference for isolation. One of the most challenging tasks set before parents and educators integrating students with autism into the general education classroom is overcoming social obstacles. By...
