Universal Design combines form and function to improve the experience for all users. Take this ou... more Universal Design combines form and function to improve the experience for all users. Take this outdoor space as an example: People can use the gradual incline of the ramps, or they can use the stairs with or without railings. This space is accessible to a wide range of users – people who walk, use bicycles, strollers, or wheelchairs; people who prefer to hold a railing or people who would like to walk in a few different directions on their way up to the top. This outdoor space is a great example of how good design benefits everyone.
With ongoing collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, related ... more With ongoing collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, related services professionals, and parents, students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can receive a quality education alongside their typically developing peers. This article provides strategies to promote the successful inclusion of students with ASDs in general education classrooms. The suggestions provided are categorized by preventive, supportive, and corrective strategies and techniques. These strategies can provide general education teachers with a set of tools that enable them to be proactive in preventing behavior, academic, and social problems; enhance instruction and enable students to reach their full potential; and address problems if and when they do arise. Special emphasis is given to strategies to increase active engagement in instructional activities.
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2013
As a result of the varied implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and uneven occurrence ... more As a result of the varied implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and uneven occurrence of professional development, special education teachers struggle to adapt to new roles and responsibilities. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the role of special education teachers in implementing and monitoring RTI, the role change of special education teachers as a result of RTI, and the professional development required to support special education teachers implementing RTI. The results suggest a need for greater collaboration between general and special educators in the areas of implementation, fidelity monitoring, and professional development. Implementing and Monitoring the Response to Intervention Process: The Special Educator Perspective The 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) permits states, districts, and schools to use Response to Intervention (RTI) for determining eligibility for special education. This change i...
The purpose of this article is to provide a description of procedures, considerations, and recomm... more The purpose of this article is to provide a description of procedures, considerations, and recommendations for developing an assistive technology demonstration and lending site to serve individuals with disabilities. This is accomplished through an examination of patterns of consumer use of the site within the first 3 years. We discuss demographics, utilization of resources, and professional development attendance in an effort to guide future efforts in offering assistive technology services. When looking at the data collected, we found slow and consistent growth over a 3-year period. These trends also suggest that individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe disabilities and their service providers utilize services at a higher rate than those with mild disabilities, as evidenced by high levels of communication, leisure, and daily living aids.
Universal Design combines form and function to improve the experience for all users. Take this ou... more Universal Design combines form and function to improve the experience for all users. Take this outdoor space as an example: People can use the gradual incline of the ramps, or they can use the stairs with or without railings. This space is accessible to a wide range of users – people who walk, use bicycles, strollers, or wheelchairs; people who prefer to hold a railing or people who would like to walk in a few different directions on their way up to the top. This outdoor space is a great example of how good design benefits everyone.
With ongoing collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, related ... more With ongoing collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, related services professionals, and parents, students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can receive a quality education alongside their typically developing peers. This article provides strategies to promote the successful inclusion of students with ASDs in general education classrooms. The suggestions provided are categorized by preventive, supportive, and corrective strategies and techniques. These strategies can provide general education teachers with a set of tools that enable them to be proactive in preventing behavior, academic, and social problems; enhance instruction and enable students to reach their full potential; and address problems if and when they do arise. Special emphasis is given to strategies to increase active engagement in instructional activities.
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2013
As a result of the varied implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and uneven occurrence ... more As a result of the varied implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and uneven occurrence of professional development, special education teachers struggle to adapt to new roles and responsibilities. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the role of special education teachers in implementing and monitoring RTI, the role change of special education teachers as a result of RTI, and the professional development required to support special education teachers implementing RTI. The results suggest a need for greater collaboration between general and special educators in the areas of implementation, fidelity monitoring, and professional development. Implementing and Monitoring the Response to Intervention Process: The Special Educator Perspective The 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) permits states, districts, and schools to use Response to Intervention (RTI) for determining eligibility for special education. This change i...
The purpose of this article is to provide a description of procedures, considerations, and recomm... more The purpose of this article is to provide a description of procedures, considerations, and recommendations for developing an assistive technology demonstration and lending site to serve individuals with disabilities. This is accomplished through an examination of patterns of consumer use of the site within the first 3 years. We discuss demographics, utilization of resources, and professional development attendance in an effort to guide future efforts in offering assistive technology services. When looking at the data collected, we found slow and consistent growth over a 3-year period. These trends also suggest that individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe disabilities and their service providers utilize services at a higher rate than those with mild disabilities, as evidenced by high levels of communication, leisure, and daily living aids.
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