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The bad news: most general education teachers lack sufficient autism-related instruction. Many teacher-education programs require just one overview class about students with disabilities. On-the-job professional development specific to autism is nearly non-existent and rarely mandatory.
- Autistic teacher perspective: How to nurture ... - Autism Speaks
Recognize teacher training regarding autism is limited and...
- Autistic teacher perspective: How to nurture ... - Autism Speaks
As part of the advancement of an autism-focused professional development program, general education teachers in Southern California and Massachusetts (USA) were invited to participate in a half-day (4-h) focus group to understand educator perceptions about topics central to autism.
Recognize teacher training regarding autism is limited and seek out lived experiences of autistic people. Despite 1 in 36 children being diagnosed with autism in the United States, many general education teachers lack sufficient training specific to students on the autism spectrum.
Sep 22, 2021 · Teachers' most salient perceptions of autism (e.g., social difficulties, focused/fixed interests) revealed an awareness of core symptoms. Salient inclusion practices included assigning special classroom responsibilities and showcasing student talents; salient relationship-building strategies included embracing students' special interests and ...
- Yasamin Bolourian, Ainsley Losh, Narmene Hamsho, Abbey Eisenhower, Jan Blacher
- 2021
This guide helps K-12 educators create a great school experience for students with autism with tips to capitalize on students' strengths, strategies to address their challenges, and resources for providing individualized support.
To identify target areas for professional development, this mixed-methods study examined general education teachers’ perceptions of autism and pedagogical practices in early elementary classrooms in the United States.
Abstract: As the number of students with autism included in general education (GE) increases, researchers highlight the impact of attitudes, knowledge, and experiences of GE teachers on successful inclusion. One way to support teachers is to link evidence-based autism practices to existing training initiatives. Universal Design
