Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2016
Abstract
Within the United States, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has seen a dramatic increase over the past twenty years. As the prevalence rate of ASD increases, an increased need for expertise in the field of education has become apparent. Psychological and educational practices for training and teaching students with ASD continue to evolve in California however, a significant gap between theory and practice remains. This article provides a historical perspective of ASD and its prevalence rates. In addition, this article examines the current shifts in teacher training and provides an overview of evidence-based strategies to support students with ASD.
Recommended Citation
Sugita (Nishimura), T. (2016). Current trends in psychological and educational approaches for training and teaching children with Autism. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 9(2), 307-316.
Peer Reviewed
1
Copyright
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education (IEJEE)
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
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Comments
This article was originally published in International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, volume 9, issue 2, in 2016.