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

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Planning a Good School Experience for Children with Autism: A Family’s Story

  • Ling-Ling Tsao, Ph. D. (Author) University of Idaho image/svg+xml
  • Dena Krueger (Author) University of Idaho
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.95
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to present a parent’s perspective on collaborating with the general education of their son with autism. It is a story of how both sides worked for the educational benefit of a child with autism.
Keywords
Student Needs, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Attitudes, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Program Development
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How to Cite
Tsao, L.-L., & Krueger, D. (2010). Planning a Good School Experience for Children with Autism: A Family’s Story. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 5(1), 53-60. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.95

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  • Submitted January 2, 2010
  • Published February 15, 2010
  • Issue Winter 2010
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