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Yllades, Valeria; Pierson, Lauren; Bowman-Perrott, Lisa; Dunn, Claudia – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2022
This systematic mapping review summarized findings from 54 studies focused on individuals who are bilingual with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Currently, there is a scarcity of research, which provides strategies for this population. The purpose of this study was to review literature to provide information, both qualitative (narrative) and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Bilingualism, Children
Adams, David; McNamara, Scott; Bittner, Melissa; Pawlowski, Jill; Hangauer, Kelly – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2022
Delays in social and communication skills are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured play groups (SPGs) was deemed an evidence-based practice (EBP) for children with ASD. A critical review of research published within the past 16 years and accessible in four databases was conducted with a total of 3,153 articles identified of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Play, Group Activities
Kliemann, Karin R.; Boesch, Miriam C.; Lindo, Endia J. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
Students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being educated in general education content classrooms that use lessons directed to whole groups of students which limit use of visually presented material. For some students with ASD, having limited visual support hinders their abilities to process and comprehend material. Research shows…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Instructional Materials, Visual Aids
Spencer, Vicky G.; Ello, Meghan – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
Being able to independently and correctly complete a toileting routine is an important developmental milestone for all children, but for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it may be an extremely difficult skill to acquire (Keen et al., 2007). The focus of this review was to examine the effectiveness of the current research on three…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Toilet Training, Intervention
Anthony, Nicole; Wooten, Cynthia – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
For more than two decades, researchers have used technology-based interventions to treat symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Drawing on a preference for technology-driven devices, many advances have been made in the research and treatment of ASD; however, the overwhelming majority of the technology-based interventions are used…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Communication Skills
Williams, Vivian C. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
Social stories are effective interventions that can be used to manage negative behaviors and develop social skills. However, contradictory results are suggested within the research because of variability in designing social stories, intervention phases, target behaviors, and treatment protocol. Social story interventions may reduce negative…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Interpersonal Competence, Story Telling, Intervention
Shamash, Emily R.; Martin, Alyson M. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
The need for highly qualified teachers who have experience and training with students with ASD continues to grow. In order to meet the need for high quality supervised field experiences for teacher candidates as well as opportunities for students with ASD to gain exposure to post-secondary activities on a University campus, the Transition…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, College School Cooperation, Special Education Teachers
Gross, Megan; Manohar, Annamayil; Rose, Katherine K. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
This quantitative study sought to examine parental perceptions of the transition to adulthood for their children with disabilities. Seventy-seven parents completed an anonymous online survey through PsychData regarding aspects of their perceptions of this transitory time. Questions were adapted from the "Autism Parenting Stress Index"…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Disabilities, Young Adults, Autism
Haarstad, Cathy; Borisinkoff, Evan; Weathers, Rhonda – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
While significant evidence indicates that making complex choices and decisions contributes to self-determination, the authors found no studies to date in which the phenomenon of engaging students with disabilities in choosing their high school courses was examined as a dependent variable. This phenomenological study explored how course-selection…
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), High School Students, Students with Disabilities, Self Determination
Khan, Aftab; Ferrari, Michel – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
This mixed-methods cross-cultural study compares the life narratives of personal identity in people with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Canada and Pakistan using a multifaceted model of personality. Forty-six male participants (half diagnosed with ASD) were recruited from Karachi, Pakistan, and the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cultural Differences, Personality Traits
Nasir-Tucktuck, Mona; Baker, Joshua N.; More, Cori; Wennerlind, K. Ryan; Devine, Stephanie M. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
This study used a single-subject alternating treatment design across students to compare mass discrete trials and distributed mass trials distributed in a shared story reading on the acquisition of functional skills for students with Autism. The results of this study examined a functional relationship between the interventions on the acquisition…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Story Reading
Scott-Croff, Cecilia – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
This manuscript identifies the challenges of children with special needs and their families. This text further highlights the complexity of integrating children with intellectual differences into inclusive settings. Furthermore, the author incorporates the teamwork and collaboration principles and practices of the Division for Early Childhood…
Descriptors: Special Education, Early Intervention, Inclusion, Barriers
George, Suja M.; Soemali, Tamara – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
Teaching toilet training skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging. Many techniques use Azrin and Foxx's Rapid Toilet Training method (RTT). However, some children with ASD find the first RTT step of entering the bathroom or restroom to be challenging due to the relatively loud sound of the toilet flushing. Although…
Descriptors: Toilet Training, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Hygiene
Clavenna-Deane, Beth; Pearson, Mary; Hansen, Blake – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a social communication intervention for improving the social skills and employability of four adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A multiple baseline across participants design was used to investigate the effectiveness of social communication skill development on equitable exchange in social…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Skills
Weston, Regan; Davis, Tonya; Hodges, Abby – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2020
Rapport between educators and students has been suggested as an important factor contributing to an effective educational setting. Rapport can be difficult to measure due to idiosyncratic characteristics; however, challenging behavior exhibited by an individual has been used to determine whether two individuals share a quality relationship.…
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Student Reaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Students with Disabilities