Research: Addressing the Challenges: Developing a Programmatic Framework for the Systematic Integration of Evidence-based Practices for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authored by Stichter, JP, Brown T., Clarent R., Iskow J., Krug M., and Richards J. in Beyond Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 1, p. 18-32, (2006).

Article summary (posted Nov 3, 2009):

A Michigan school district developed a program that offers services to children with autism using a team-based approach. The Huron Intermediate School District in Michigan developed a team-based program for autism services for preschool and elementary students. The district has had increased the number of students with autism over the past few years. They also have limited numbers of special education service providers. The school district developed a program that provides services to children with autism using a team approach. They rely on paraprofessional support and evidence-based decision making in the classroom. Individual support gradually shifts from paraprofessionals to other adults, like teachers, as the children become more skilled. Many people are happy with the way this program works, and the program is a model program for the state of Michigan.

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adults with autism, autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), classroom, education, elementary school, evidence-based medicine (EBM), home, preschool, school, special education
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