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ERIC Number: EJ679536
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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Maternal Perceptions of the Importance of Needs and Resources for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Little, Liza
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v18 n4 p257-66 Win 2003
A survey examined the perceptions of 404 mothers on the availability and importance of various resources for their children (ages 4-17) with Asperger syndrome or nonverbal learning disorder. A significant number (20-30%) reported that pragmatics training, social skills training, smaller classes, or a trained aide were not made available. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Asperger Syndrome, Communication Skills, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Mother Attitudes, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Small Classes, Social Development, Student Needs, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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