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Education is an important aspect of the environmental influences on autism, and effective education can have a significant effect on outcome for those on the autism spectrum. This Handbook explores the key concepts, debates and research areas in this dynamic field. Contributions from a wide range of countries and cultures are organised into six key sections: Part 1: Learning Needs and Educational Responses; Part 2: Early Intervention, Education in Core Domains and Family Support; Part 3: School-Based and Academic Education: Access and Support; Part 4: Collaborative Working in Education; Part 5: Education for Life and Barriers to Education; Part 6: Data Collection in Education and Measurement of Progress. The SAGE Handbook of Autism and Education is a definitive resource for researchers, postgraduate students, reflective practitioners ...
Chapter 26: Building Capacity in Education Systems
Building Capacity in Education Systems
Introduction
Autism is characterised by differences in communication and social functioning (which have a pervasive and lifelong impact) and by repetitive behaviours and restricted interests (Howlin, Moss, Savage, & Rutter, 2013). While there are consistent core features of autism as outlined in diagnostic systems such as the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual 5th edition (DSM; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) autism is a highly heterogeneous condition. Involvement for individuals is highly variable both within and between people who meet the criteria for a diagnosis of autism. For example, one person with autism may be highly verbal and talk a great deal about a particular topic of interest to them while another ...
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