Students with Autism Accessing General Education (SAAGE)

2018

A. This project will develop a comprehensive intervention to increase the quality of educational services and access to inclusive settings for students with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) in elementary school. Existing support systems in many schools do not sufficiently meet the needs of these students, and there is a wide gap between what is known from research regarding best practices and current educational practices. This intervention will be designed to reduce that gap to improve social and academic outcomes for students with ASD and ID. B. The products of this project will include a fully developed intervention, SAAGE, along with companion training materials, modules, and manuals that will improve educational services and access to inclusive settings for students with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring intellectual disability. C. The team will disseminate results. There will be peer-reviewed publications and presentations for multiple audiences and outreach to provide districts and schools with results.

RESEARCH, AUTISM, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Performing Research or Evaluation

Education & Early Intervention

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

None

Not Applicable

N/A