ERIC Number: ED577938
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
EISSN: N/A
Addressing the Academic Needs of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Secondary Education
Fleury, Veronica P.; Hedges, Susan; Hume, Kara; Browder, Diane M.; Thompson, Julie L.; Fallin, Kathy; El Zein, Farah; Reutebuch, Colleen Klein; Vaughn, Sharon
Grantee Submission, Remedial and Special Education v35 n2 p68-79 2014
The number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who enter secondary school settings and access the general education curriculum continues to grow. Many educators may find they are not prepared to adapt their instruction to meet both state standards and the diverse needs of the full spectrum individuals with ASD, which has implications for postsecondary success. In this article, we present an overview of current knowledge around academic instruction for this population, specifically (a) how characteristics associated with ASD can impact academic performance, (b) academic profiles of individuals with ASD across content areas, and (c) interventions that have been successful in improving academic outcomes for this population, including special considerations for those individuals who take alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards. We conclude by offering suggestions for future research and considerations for professional development. [This paper was published in "Remedial and Special Education" (EJ1021012).]
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Secondary Education, Academic Achievement, Intervention, Student Characteristics, Cognitive Ability, Reading Achievement, Writing Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, STEM Education, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Alternative Assessment, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Theory of Mind, Disabilities, Intelligence Tests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324C120006; R324B090005