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Family Involvement and Parent-Teacher Relationships for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Garbacz, S. Andrew; McIntyre, Laura Lee; Santiago, Rachel T. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2016
Family educational involvement and parent--teacher relationships are important for supporting student outcomes and have unique implications for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, little research has examined child and family characteristics among families of children with ASD as predictors of family involvement and…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Family Involvement, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Family Involvement in Functional Assessment and Positive Behavior Support.
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Dunlap, Glen; Newton, J. Stephen; Fox, Lise; Benito, Nila; Vaughn, Bobbie – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
Discussion of family involvement in functional assessment (FA) with individuals who have autism or related disabilities first provides a rationale for family involvement, then reviews the literature and offers guidelines including: recognize, respect, and accommodate families' individuality; create a context for family centered participation; take…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Family Involvement
The Importance of Family Involvement for Promoting Self-Determination in Adolescents with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.
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Field, Sharon; Hoffman, Alan – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1999
Defines the concept of self-determination and discusses the importance of family involvement in affecting the development and expression of self-determination in adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Strategies to promote and support parental involvement in self-determination instruction are discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Empowerment
Jay Nolan Community Services: The Advantages and Dilemmas of Converting Quickly from Group Homes to Supported Living Services.
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Hulgin, Kathleen M. – 1996
This report describes the experiences of one California nonprofit agency which evolved, in less than 3 years, from supporting 65 people with autism and other challenging behaviors in 13 group homes to supporting 57 people who live in their own homes. The report describes the program's initial focus on providing integrated services in the group…
Descriptors: Attendants, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies
Providing Individual Supports to Young Children with Autism and Their Families.
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Fox, Lise; Dunlap, Glen; Philbrick, Leigh Ann – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Describes a model of comprehensive individualized support for young children (ages 24 to 48 months) with severe developmental disabilities, including autism, based on a triad of essential elements: (1) development of functional communication skills; (2) supported participation in socially inclusive environments; and (3) multifaceted family…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs
Unique Challenges, Hopeful Responses: A Handbook for Professionals Working with Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System.
Garfinkel, Lili Frank; Jordan, Dixie; Kragthorpe, Candy – 1997
This book provides information about emotional, behavioral, learning and developmental disabilities; disability-specific entitlements; and approaches for professionals who work with youthful offenders with disabilities throughout the juvenile process. Chapter 1 describes characteristics of common disabilities among youthful offenders and details…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Behavior Disorders
Unique Challenges, Hopeful Responses: A Handbook for Professionals Working with Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System. Second Edition.
Garfinkel, Lili Frank; Jordan, Dixie; Goldberg, Paula; Pernu, Caryn; Bill, Lissa A. – 1999
This handbook provides information about emotional, behavioral, and learning and developmental disabilities; disability-specific entitlements; and approaches for professionals who work with youthful offenders with disabilities throughout the juvenile process. Chapter 1 describes characteristics of common disabilities among youthful offenders and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Behavior Disorders