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Direct linkKimberly R. Tomeny; Theodore S. Tomeny; R. A. McWilliam – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2025
Early intervention supports infants and toddlers with confirmed or suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in achieving optimal outcomes, and caregiver-implemented NDBIs are recommended as a developmentally appropriate intervention approach for very young children and their families. Research highlights discrepancies between early…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Infants, Toddlers, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Yue Xu; Zhiwen Xiao; Sandra Vanegas – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2025
Children on the spectrum often require both formal services and natural unpaid support from caregivers. Recent autism surveillance study in the US has reported an increase in racially/ethnically diverse autistic children (Maenner et al. in MMWR Surveillance Summaries 72(2):1, 2023). Standing at the intersection of race, disability and sometimes…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Parents, Multi Tiered Systems of Support
Nitza Weinstein; Adi Zloof Golombick – Journal of Early Intervention, 2025
This study evaluated the effects of short-term manualized autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-modified "interaction therapy" (IT) for 42 parents, comprising both fathers and mothers of 21 preschoolers with ASD, while comparing father and mother outcomes. Intervention features included parents' focus on self-reflection and…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Parents, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship
Policing Black Autistic Children: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Black Caregivers' Concerns
Ashlee Yates Flanagan; Meredith Cola; Naomi Yu; Haley Peele; Keeana Dicette; Grace Hicks; Maggie Rose Pelella; Ayana King-Pointer; Jamiel Owens; Dieu M. Truong; Aili Hauptmann; Juan Pacheco; Alison Russell; Amanda Lee; Sarah Schillinger; Maxine Covello; Meg Lyons; Rita Solórzano; Sinan Turnacioglu; Vijay Ravindran; Joseph P. McCleery; Judith S. Miller; Julia Parish-Morris – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
In the United States, Black autistic youth face elevated risk of negative outcomes during police interactions. Although the outcomes of these interactions are well-documented, less is known about Black autistic youths' experiences during police encounters, as the current literature has largely examined the experiences of autistic adults, mostly…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, African Americans, Blacks, Caregiver Attitudes
Gabrielle T. Lee; Xiaoyi Hu; Zhuojin Yu; Xiumei Hu; Nicole Luke – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2025
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) implemented by special education teachers in a school setting in China. Feasibility was evaluated by procedural fidelity of teacher implementation and a social validity questionnaire. Effectiveness was measured by the acquisition of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Special Education Teachers, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kyle Reardon; Deanne K. Unruh; Sean LaRoque; Erin Shoulberg – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2025
This study investigated the preliminary psychometric properties of the Pathway to Independence Inventory (P2I), a transition assessment tool designed to meet the needs of transition-age students with disabilities (SWD) with support needs in the areas of adaptive skills, executive functions, and social skills. Analyses examined the item-total…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Psychometrics, Student Adjustment, Measures (Individuals)
Kobie Boshoff; Gerry Redmond; Phillip Slee; Sally Robinson – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2025
Students identifying as autistic, whose numbers have grown rapidly in recent years, often encounter a lack of understanding from teachers and peers at school, and face high levels of bullying and interpersonal abuse. Increasing knowledge of autistic students' own understanding of their wellbeing is important for developing appropriate intervention…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Attitudes, Well Being
Carly A. Roberts; Elizabeth H. Saliba; Erin M. Stewart – Remedial and Special Education, 2025
There is an expanding body of research focused on exploring inclusive science learning for students with complex support needs. The aim of this qualitative case study was to explore how a research partnership focused on expanding inclusive science learning for students with complex support needs (CSN) could support the learning of a focal U.S.…
Descriptors: Science Education, Special Needs Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Regular and Special Education Relationship
Vassilios Papadimitriou – British Journal of Special Education, 2025
In accordance with Greek law, students with special educational needs and/or disabilities attend mainstream schools, unless an Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counselling and Support Centre recommends otherwise based on the type or severity of the disability. This paper presents quantitative data from the Greek Statistical Authority regarding the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Schools, Special Education, Inclusion
Sophie Rumsa; Bahareh Afsharnejad; Elinda Ai Lim Lee; Sven Bölte; Tele Tan; Sonya Girdler – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
This review aimed to map the literature surrounding strengths-based approaches in studies with autistic adolescents focusing on adult transition outcomes, by describing the active ingredients of interventions and the properties of assessment tools. Relevant databases were searched for articles surrounding strengths-based practices, which met the…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents, Intervention, Individualized Transition Plans
Download full textCatherine Antalek; Susana Castro-Kemp; Fiona Dixon; Rosanne Esposito; Jessica Hayton; Elisabeth Herbert; Leda Kamenopoulou; Joanna Kolak; Daisy Loyd; Amelia Roberts; Anna Melissa Romualdez; Matthew P. Somerville; Juhayna Taha; Frances Tunks – UK Department for Education, 2025
As of 2025, over 1.7 million pupils in England are identified as having special educational needs (SEN), continuing a steady rise since 2016. These pupils face a broad range of challenges (e.g., academic, emotional, social, and physical) that affect their learning and participation. The most common type of need among pupils with an Education,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students, Students with Disabilities, Disability Identification
Enas Majadley – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose: Children with autism should have access to inclusive educational settings that aid in their development. The stigma associated with autism can be alleviated with mutual respect and positive social interactions. Understanding and awareness of autism amongst peers can be improved. The research focus is on the attitudes of…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Inclusion, Attitudes toward Disabilities
Jeffrey P. Bakken, Editor – Springer, 2025
This Handbook focuses on the implications and strategies for educating students with disabilities. Covering diverse populations from an academic, behavioral, and international standpoint, it is a comprehensive resource spanning elementary to high school. In the first section, the Handbook delves into students with learning disabilities, autism,…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Special Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Laura Santos; Silvia Annunziata; Alice Geminiani; Alessia Ivani; Alice Giubergia; Daniela Garofalo; Arianna Caglio; Elena Brazzoli; Rossella Lipari; Maria Chiara Carrozza; Emilia Ambrosini; Ivana Olivieri; Alessandra Pedrocchi – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Robotic therapies are receiving growing interest in the autism field, especially for the improvement of social skills of children, enhancing traditional human interventions. In this work, we conduct a scoping review of the literature in robotics for autism, providing the largest review on this field from the last five years. Our work underlines…
Descriptors: Robotics, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Program Effectiveness
Kristen N. Rollins; Natalie S. Pak; Michelle Hite; Nathan D. Maxfield – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2025
Background: It is documented that children who stutter, as well as children with autism, may experience diminished well-being relative to children without these conditions. In contrast, almost nothing is documented about well-being of children living with both conditions, most likely because such children are relatively rare and thus challenging…
Descriptors: Well Being, Children, Quality of Life, Autism Spectrum Disorders
