Study addressing various questions related to the experiences of students with autism in secondary schools. Focuses on the variety of classroom instruction provided, the pattern of course taking, and accommodations, services, and supports provided. Read More
Smooth Sailing Using the Neurodiversity Paradigm: Developing Positive Classrooms Experiences for Autistic Students
Interview-style blog post regarding a professional development program (Smooth Sailing) supporting general education teachers of students on the autism spectrum. Read More
Types of Communication for Persons with Autism
Interview-style blog post regarding research on augmentative and alternative communication for students with autism spectrum disorder. It seeks to make communication interventions more effective and affordable. Read More
Category Archives: Autism Awareness Month
Contains all OSERS blogs in the “Autism Awareness Month” category. Read More
Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Contains all OSERS blogs in the “autism spectrum disorder” category. Read More
OSEP Fast Facts: Children Identified With Autism
Several facts and interactive graphics regarding children identified with autism as of March 2024. Read More
Secondary School Experiences of Students With Autism
Fact sheet providing key data on accommodations, services, and supports provided to students with autism. Read More
Tag: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Contains all OSERS blogs tagged with “autism spectrum disorder”. Read More
Evidence-based Practice and Autism
Tells the story of the important work done by the National Professional Development Center on ASD with funding from the Office of Special Education Programs. Shares the progress made in evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism. Read More
Meeting the Literacy Needs of Students with Autism: What Do We Know and Where Do We Need to Go?
Blog post presenting a conversation with a researcher specializing in students with autism spectrum disorder. Explains where research currently stands regarding the needs of students with ASD and includes resources for parents to support students as they learn from home. Read More