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Publication Date: 2020-Sep
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Enhancing Early Numeracy Skills of Children with Severe Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs
Wright, John C.; Knight, Victoria F.; Lemons, Christopher J.; Lindström, Esther; Strauss, Julia
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v55 n3 p277-289 Sep 2020
There is a lack of research on effective interventions to improve the early numeracy skills of children with severe disabilities---autism spectrum disorder, developmental disability, and intellectual disability---and complex communication needs. While preliminary research suggests the Early Numeracy curriculum is effective for teaching children with severe disabilities, efficacy of this curriculum has not yet been examined for students with co-occurring complex communication needs. Using a multiple probe across participants research design, we evaluated the efficacy of the Early Numeracy curriculum for increasing targeted math skills of four children with severe disabilities and complex communication needs. Results indicated a functional relation between the intervention and improvements in early math skills. Limitations and future research needs are discussed.
Descriptors: Numeracy, Skill Development, Mathematics Skills, Severe Disabilities, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Communication Problems, Elementary School Students, Developmental Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Students with Disabilities, Children, Curriculum Evaluation
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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