Current trends in psychological and educational approaches for training and teaching students with autism in California

Within the United States, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has seen a dramatic increase over the past twenty years. As the prevalence rate of ASD increases, an increased need for expertise in the field of education has become apparent. Psychological and educational practices for training and teaching...

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Main Author: Trisha Sugita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kura Publishing 2016-12-01
Series:International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education
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Online Access:https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/159/156
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Summary:Within the United States, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has seen a dramatic increase over the past twenty years. As the prevalence rate of ASD increases, an increased need for expertise in the field of education has become apparent. Psychological and educational practices for training and teaching students with ASD continue to evolve in California however, a significant gap between theory and practice remains. This article provides a historical perspective of ASD and its prevalence rates. In addition, this article examines the current shifts in teacher training and provides an overview of evidence-based strategies to support students with ASD.
ISSN:1307-9298
1307-9298