This article discusses three major issues in the education of students with autism: the field's reliance on controversial treatments; the issue of full-time inclusion of students with autism in general education classrooms; and preparation of personnel to serve students with autism. Suggestions for meeting these challenges are provided. (Author/PB)

Questionnaire data on 139 undergraduate and 144 graduate special education programs indicated that the ecological approach is included in programs to train teachers of the behaviorally disordered and that the emphasis on course hours and practice is similar for undergraduate and graduate levels. (Author/DB)

Eighteen undergraduates participated in two consecutive microcomputer simulation sessions, receiving specific information about classroom management between sessions. Among results were a significant increase in mean number of appropriate management responses made to computer-generated student talkouts and a significant decrease in amount of time…

This article recommends the use of professional portfolios in preservice preparation of teachers of students with behavioral disorders and describes the graduate program in behavioral disorders at Western Carolina University (North Carolina). Program development involved determination of competencies and a format for individual project…

A survey of 111 teachers and 25 teacher trainers of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders found general consistency between groups on time requirements, importance of competencies, and adequacy of teacher preparation programs in 6 competency areas: assessment, planning, instruction, behavior management, consulting, and administrative…