ERIC Number: ED642196
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Dec-6
Pages: 14
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Supporting the Inclusion and Retention of Autistic Students: Exploring Teachers' and Paraeducators' Use of Evidence-Based Practices in Public Elementary Schools
Jill Locke; Alyssa M. Hernandez; Mahima Joshi; Maria L. Hugh; Alice Bravo; Anthony Osuna; Michael David Pullmann
Grantee Submission, Frontiers in Psychiatry v13 Article 961219 2022
Introduction: Educators in public schools are required to serve students in their least restrictive environment. While many evidence-based practices (EBPs), defined as practices and strategies shown by research to have meaningful effects on outcomes for autistic students are documented in the literature, less is known about EBP use among educators in public schools. Methods: Eighty-six general and special education teachers and para educators completed a survey about familiarity, training, and EBP use for included autistic children. Results: Across roles, educators reported familiarity (98.8%), use (97.7%), and training (83.7%) in reinforcement. They reported the least familiarity with behavioral momentum (29.1%), training in both video modeling and peer-mediated instruction and intervention (18.6%), and use of video modeling (14.0%). Follow-up interviews (n = 80) highlighted mixed understanding of EBP definitions and use. Discussion: Implications for inclusive education are discussed including autism-specific EBP training within pre-service teacher preparation programs.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inclusion, School Holding Power, Public Schools, Elementary Education, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Evidence Based Practice, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Surveys, Special Education, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305B170021; R324A200033
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