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McClain, Maryellen Brunson; Haverkamp, Cassity R.; Benallie, Kandice J.; Schwartz, Sarah E.; Simonsmeier, Vicki – School Psychology, 2021
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at-risk for academic difficulties, particularly reading comprehension. The implementation of research-supported reading comprehension interventions for this population is critical for optimal academic success. The current meta-analysis of single-case design (SCD) studies evaluates the…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention
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Thomas, Shiny; Hovinga, Mary E.; Rai, Dheeraj; Lee, Brian K. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Epilepsy is reported to co-occur in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous studies across the world have found prevalence estimates ranging from 4 to 38%. We examined parent-reported prevalence of co-occurring epilepsy and ASD in the most recent U.S. National Survey of Children's Health, 2011-2012. All analyses accounted for…
Descriptors: Incidence, Epilepsy, Comorbidity, Autism
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Wei, Xin; Blackorby, Jose; Schiller, Ellen – Exceptional Children, 2011
Using data from the Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (SRI International, 2002), this study estimated reading growth trajectories in a nationally representative sample of 3,421 students with disabilities ages 7 to 17 representing 11 federal disability categories. Reading achievement in all disability categories increased with age,…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities