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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Review of Naturalistic Interventions with Young Children with Autism
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Pindiprolu, Sekhar S. – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2012
In the recent years there has been a ten-fold increase in the incidence of autism in the USA. It is also estimated that approximately 67 million people are affected by autism worldwide. This worldwide epidemic has led to an increased interest in the identification and use of evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism. Interventions…
Descriptors: Evidence, Autism, Young Children, Intervention
Computer-Based Reading Programs: A Preliminary Investigation of Two Parent Implemented Programs with Students At-Risk for Reading Failure
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Pindiprolu, Sekhar S.; Forbush, David – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2009
In 2000, National Reading Panelists (NRP) reported that computer delivered reading instruction has potential for promoting the reading skills of students at-risk for reading failure. However, panelists also noted a scarcity of data present in the literature on the effects of computer-based reading instruction. This preliminary investigation…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Reading Instruction, Elementary School Students, At Risk Students
Functional Assessment Based Intervention Plans in Alternative Educational Settings in the USA: A Case Study
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Biniker, Kristi L.; Pindiprolu, Sekhar S. – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2008
In the United States, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) mandates functional assessment based behavioral support plans for all students with disabilities who display challenging behavior. However, very few studies have been undertaken to examine the effectiveness of the functional assessment-based behavioral plans with high…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment
School Personnel's Professional Development Needs and Skill Level with Functional Behavior Assessments in Ten Midwestern States in the United States: Analysis and Issues
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Pindiprolu, Sekhar S.; Peterson, Stephanie M.; Bergloff, Hollie – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2007
The amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require states address the training needs of in-service and pre-service personnel for developing and implementing positive intervention strategies (Gable, Quinn, Rutherford, & Howell, 1998; Shelladay & Stichter, 1999; The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice,…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Intervention, Disabilities, School Personnel