Overcoming Barriers in Math Education and Assessment for Autistic Children

• By: Ailton Barcelos da Costa, PhD Alessandra D. M. Picharillo, PhD Nassim Chamel Elias, PhD Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
• December 30th, 2024
• assessment, education, educational interventions, language barriers, math, math education, mathematical assessment, special education, Winter 2025 Issue
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In the 21st century, there is no disagreement that a math education is considered important for all students, including those with disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), so that their access and success contribute to the development of skills necessary for an independent life. Good...

Helping Youth with Autism and Co-Occurring Low Vision and Blindness

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Alexandra LaVoie, MSOT Transition Center at the Perkins School for the Blind
• January 10th, 2024
• blindness, cerebral/cortical visual impairment, children, co-occurring conditions, educational interventions, inclusive education, low vision, transition-aged youth, visual impairment, Winter 2024 Issue
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The prevalence of autism has been increasing over the years. The CDC estimates that 1 out of every 44 children has an autism spectrum condition (CDC, 2021). It has changed from a low-incidence disability (i.e., 1 in 10,000) to a more common one. Blindness, on the other hand, is currently considered...