Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

Articles

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Implications for Teachers

  • Crystal Echaniz, M.A. (Author) Harmony School of Innovation, El Paso, Texas.
    Crystal Echaniz teaches special education at Harmony School of Innovation in El Paso, Texas. She has a MA in Education with a concentration in special education and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Kathleen A. Cronin, Ph.D. (Author) New Mexico State University image/svg+xml
    Dr. Kathleen Cronin is an Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has spent over 30 years in the public education system as a special education and general education teacher, counselor, and site and district office administrator. She has developed, implemented, and supervised programs for children with autism. She has presented at regional and national conferences on programs for children with autism. Her current research interests are in reading skills and social skills of children with autism.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.227
Abstract
This paper reviews characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), possible causes of ASD, current demographic information, the effects on the individual with ASD and the family, as well as diversity and multicultural issues related to autism. Additionally, the paper provides pertinent information about students with ASD for both general education and special education teachers including a review of special education laws, pedagogical strategies, the individual education plan (IEP), the use of behavior plans, accommodations and modifications appropriate for students on the autism spectrum, assistive technology, and professional development.
Keywords
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Strategies
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Echaniz, C., & Cronin, K. A. (2014). Autism Spectrum Disorders and Implications for Teachers. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 9(1), 27-46. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.227

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