A wide range of educational placements are possible for students on the spectrum, because “Least Restrictive Environment” (the mandate set forth by special education law) is going to mean something different for each individual. But what are the other factors that influence where a student receives his or her instruction? Two researchers at the University…
A wide range of educational placements are possible for students on the spectrum, because “Least Restrictive Environment” (the mandate set forth by special education law) is going to mean something different for each individual. But what are the other factors that influence where a student receives his or her instruction? Two researchers at the University…
Social studies can be a challenging subject for students of all grade levels and abilities. This is especially true for students with autism, who often struggle to master skills, such as sequencing, that are required to successfully navigate academic material. In an effort to make social studies content more accessible, a group of researchers from…
That children with autism are bullied is not news to most parents of a child with autism. In fact, a number of research studies have already illuminated the strong correlation between autism and bullying, including a highly publicized report (Sterzing et al., 2012) that was supported in part by OAR funding. OAR offers a review…
While early intervention is widely regarded as a critical developmental support for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which model provides the greatest benefit is a subject of debate. A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which included OAR Scientific Council member, Kara Hume, Ph.D., recently published research…
Anyone with a loved one on the spectrum knows that the disorder doesn’t just affect that specific person, but the entire family in many ways. But how can we measure that impact? In “Systematic review of disparities in health care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the United States,” two researchers at the University…
