Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBDs) could be considered some of the
most challenging students to serve in schools. The need for effective interventions for these …

Decreasing the well-documented research-to-practice gap in special education is thought to
partially depend on practitioner access to quality evidence-based interventions. Practitioner …

This chapter introduces the reader to the characteristics of a student with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD), highlighting the pervasive social difficulties inherent to the …

Gains have been made over the last two decades in how to identify evidence-based
practices for students with disabilities, but less progress has been made in ensuring that …

This paper considers recent evidence on autism education in Greece in order to shed light
on current developments and attitudes. Given the increase in relevant research in the …

Systematic reporting of cultural variables in research publications is important to address
disparities in diagnostics and treatment for children with ASD from diverse backgrounds. The …

Difficulty in interacting with people is not only a core challenge but also a lifelong condition
across the children on the autism spectrum (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that is defined by
deficits in communication, socialization, and cognitive abilities that make it more challenging …

This chapter summarizes key scientific developments in autism research in the areas of
etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, presented within the context of the world views of the time …

Practitioner journals are one means of translating research to practice. This study explored
the extent behavioral interventions for students with mild disabilities are disseminated …