ERIC Number: EJ697768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Mar
Pages: 20
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4405
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
The Role of the School Psychologist in the Inclusive Education of School-Age Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Williams, Susan K.; Johnson, Cynthia; Sukhodolsky, Dennis G.
Journal of School Psychology, v43 n2 p117-136 Mar 2005
Two independent trends are impacting school psychologists with regard to their involvement in the education of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs): increasing prevalence estimates of ASDs and an emphasis on the inclusion of students with special needs in regular education classrooms. In light of these trends and growing awareness of the need for evidence-based practices in the field, school psychologists can expect to be involved in the educational programming of students with ASDs and should be knowledgeable about empirically supported strategies relevant to inclusive education of these children. The purpose of this review is to familiarize school psychologists with currently available intervention techniques by describing each strategy and outlining the degree of empirical support for each. Strategies for managing disruptive behaviors, promoting learning, and facilitating social integration are reviewed.
Descriptors: Special Needs Students, Intervention, Social Integration, School Psychologists, Inclusive Schools, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Elsevier Customer Service Department, 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126 (Toll Free); Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com.
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A