1. The Status of Service and Support Provision for Diploma-Track High School Students on the Autism Spectrum
- Author
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Orsmond, Gael I., Munsell, Elizabeth G. S., and Coster, Wendy J.
- Abstract
Students on the autism spectrum who complete a regular high school diploma are a growing population; little is known about how these students are currently supported. A large sample of special education administrators, special education and general education teachers, and related school personnel completed an online survey that documented levels and types of educational support provided to these students in one Northeast state. School personnel reported that they regularly provided services and supports to address these students' academic (organizational and study skills) and social skills. Few participants reported providing supports or services to address disability disclosure or advocacy, self-care, and mental health symptom management for this population. Special education teachers, general education teachers, and school counselors provided most supports and services. There is a need to evaluate and determine which services provide optimal preparation for academically capable students on the autism spectrum. [This article was published in "Journal of Special Education Leadership" (EJ1283155).]
- Published
- 2020