ERIC Number: EJ1465706
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jun
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1044-2073
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4802
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The Need for Technology-Aided Instruction and Intervention Policy for Autistic Youth
Kari L. Sherwood1; Matthew J. Smith1; Mary A. Eldredge2
Journal of Disability Policy Studies, v35 n1 p54-64 2024
This article examines current technology-aided instruction and intervention (TAII) available for autistic transition-age youth (TAY) in the United States and existing policies that may support or hinder the delivery of these interventions. Specifically, we focus on policies that might influence the delivery of TAII to autistic TAY. After a careful review of the literature, we observed that postsecondary policy guiding the delivery of TAII designed to support autistic TAY is lacking. TAII has demonstrated effectiveness, usability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, particularly with this population. We suggest possibilities for future policies to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of TAII for autistic TAY.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, College Bound Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Transition Plans, Assistive Technology, Educational Policy, Response to Intervention, Instructional Effectiveness, Usability, Cost Effectiveness, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Author Affiliations: 1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA; 2St. Mary Mercy Center for Family Care, Livonia, MI, USA