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Pat Mirenda; Anat Zaidman-Zait; Katherine Tombeau Cost; Isabel M. Smith; Lonnie Zwaigenbaum; Eric Duku; Connor Kerns; Stelios Georgiades; Tracy Vaillancourt; Mayada Elsabbagh; Teresa Bennett; Peter Szatmari – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This study examined educators' descriptions of the positive character traits of students with autism spectrum disorder at ages 7-8 and 10-11, using an adapted version of the Values in Action (VIA) Classification of Strengths. The most commonly endorsed strengths at both age intervals were kindness, specific skills, self-regulation, and…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
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Elias, Rebecca; Conner, Caitlin M.; White, Susan W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The transition to postsecondary education is characterized by many changes for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A data-based understanding of a student's readiness for postsecondary education could help students, and their parents, better prepare for this life transition. The Transition Readiness Scale (TRS) was created to address…
Descriptors: Test Construction, School Readiness, High School Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Jones, Alice P.; Frederickson, Norah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
This study examined differential profiles of behavioural characteristics predictive of successful inclusion in mainstream education for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and comparison students. Multiple regression analyses using behavioural ratings from parents, teachers and peers found some evidence for differential profiles…
Descriptors: Shyness, Autism, Profiles, Peer Acceptance