Autism treatment survey: services received by children with autism spectrum disorders in public school classrooms.

Full Abstract

The Autism Treatment Survey was developed to identify strategies used in education of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Georgia. Respondents of the web-based survey included a representative sample of 185 teachers across the state, reporting on 226 children with ASD in grades preschool-12th. The top five strategies being used in Georgia (Gentle Teaching, sensory integration, cognitive behavioral modification, assistive technology, and Social Stories) are recognized as lacking a scientific basis for implementation. Analysis revealed the choice of strategies varied by grade level and classroom type (e.g., general education, special education). Results highlight clear implications for preservice and inservice educator training, and the need for continued research to document evidence-based strategy use in public schools for students with ASD.

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Author information

Author/s: Hess, Kristen L (KL); Morrier, Michael J (MJ); Heflin, L Juane (LJ); Ivey, Michelle L (ML);

Affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3979, Atlanta, GA 30302-3979, USA. ecekhh(-atsign-)langate.gsu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (J Autism Dev Disord), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-May; vol 38 (issue 5) : pp 961-71

Dates: Created 2008/08/07; Completed 2008/09/04;

PMID: 17929155, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Art Therapy - methods
Autistic Disorder - epidemiology; therapy
Child
Child Health Services - utilization
Cognition Disorders - epidemiology
Faculty
Humans

Humans
Music Therapy - methods
Observer Variation
Pilot Projects
Public Sector
School Health Services - utilization
Schools

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