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Observations of Children with Disability during Arts-Based Multisensory Story and Rhyme Activities: Is It All Just Chimes and Perfumes?
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O'Rourke, John; Main, Susan; Gray, Christina; Lovering, Christine – Australasian Journal of Special and Inclusive Education, 2021
It is generally acknowledged that alternative strategies are required to enable children with disability to access storytelling activities. In this study, we sought to analyse the benefits of one such strategy: an arts-based multisensory story and rhyme program delivered to children with Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. In order to…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Art Education, Story Telling, Sensory Experience
Family-Centered Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Antill, Kendra – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2020
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) services can improve the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, not all children receive services based in ABA. The disconnect between available services and accessing services may be the result of families experiencing barriers. Online parent training addresses many of these…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Children
Impact of a Rural Community-Based Event for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Doody, Kathy Ralabate; Patti, Angela L. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2017
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often have difficulty demonstrating appropriate communication, social skills, behavior, and sensory responses; thus, it can be challenging for families, particularly those in rural areas, to find suitable community-based opportunities. The Au-some Evenings program was developed at a local children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Museums
National Evaluation of the State Deaf-Blind Projects. NCEE 2018-4006
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Daley, Tamara C.; Edwards, Jessica; Fiore, Thomas A.; Johnson, Laura – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2018
This report describes the work done by the 48 State Deaf-Blind Projects awarded grants by the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in late 2013. The report documents the technical assistance and dissemination activities carried out by the Projects and their collaborative activities, describes the needs for…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Technical Assistance, Children, Youth
Department of Community/Adult and Continuing Education. Focus on Program Evaluation.
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Richardson, Judith – 1993
An evaluation was made of the programs of the Des Moines Independent Community School District's Department of Community/Adult and Continuing Education. The 1992-93 budget for the department was $1,385,000. Ten full-time staff and 300 part-time staff administer, teach, and support program offerings. The department provides educational,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Adults, Children
School-Linked Services for At-Risk Youth and Their Families: Trends in State Agencies.
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Pollard, Joyce S.; Rood, Magdalena M. – 1990
This paper examines the delivery of social and human services to school-aged children and their families through some form of coordination with the local school. A questionnaire was completed by representatives of 55 state agencies in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Respondents reported that their agencies provided 88…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, At Risk Persons, Children, Delivery Systems