The degree to which students with ASD experience any of these challenges varies, leading to the use of the term “spectrum.” The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. ASD does not necessarily affect a student’s thinking, learning, or problem-solving, or a student’s physical appearance.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 1 in 54 children have been identified with ASD.
This award recognizes exceptional researchers in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
This award recognizes exceptional paraprofessionals working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the area of legislation affecting students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
This award recognizes exceptional educators working in some capacity with students who have autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
Featuring nine curated on-demand courses, this collection is designed for special educators who are looking for new evidence-based practices and information to "ensure the continued advancement of...
This award recognizes exceptional early career teacher educators in the area of education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
This award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of education for students who with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.
This award recognizes exceptional DADD Subdivisions.
This award recognizes students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities who excel in one or more of the following areas: academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent activities, technology, and self-advocacy.
The Drexel University School of Education offers online education bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree and certificate programs for educators and administrators seeking new tools and methodologies to instruct students with autism spectrum disorders and related learning disabilities. Featured programs in areas including applied behavior analysis, special education, and school psychology.
Teaching vocabulary the right way for learners on the autism spectrum
UC Online's Master of Education in Special Education is the perfect fit for students enthusiastic about working with people of determination. With three program concentrations to choose from, students can truly personalize their education to align with their interests and career goals. Concentrations include Path for Licensure & Reading Endorsement, Supporting Students with Complex Needs and Transition to Work Endorsement, and Special Education Leadership. Graduate certificate, endorsement, and licensure programs are also available.
The Time Timer is a patented visual timer that uses a disappearing disk to display the passage of time. For 25 years, it has been a proven solution backed by experts and is used in classrooms, homes, and workplaces of children and adults. It assists individuals whom have difficulty anticipating transitions or staying focused and on-task. Research demonstrates that Time Timer is an extremely effective aid in teaching time awareness for children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, Autism and a wide variety of other learning disabilities.
Where Service Providers and Parents of Color Develop Culturally Sustaining Partnerships
TeachTown is an education software company that provides educators, parents and clinicians curriculum and education programs that measurably improve the academic, behavioral and adaptive functioning of students with moderate to severe learning disabilities. TeachTown’s solutions utilize evidence-based best practices derived from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), improving student academic outcomes, and providing life skills that enable children with autism and related development disorders to thrive.
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