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The increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has intensified the need for high-quality special education services designed for children and youth with ASD and their families. Implementation science provides guidance for moving innovation...

Evidence-based programs will be useful to the extent they produce benefits to individuals on a socially significant scale. It appears the combination of effective programs and effective implementation methods is required to assure consistent uses of...

This article discusses the strategic scaling up of evidence-based practices. The authors draw from the scholarly work of fellow special education researchers and from the field of learning sciences. The article defines scaling up as the process by which...

Treatment fidelity, or the application of an intervention as it is designed, is a critical issue for the successful implementation of evidence-based practices. Typically it is assumed that evidence-based practices implemented with high fidelity will result...

This paper describes practical strategies teachers can use to increase and improve the quality of parent involvement. The BRIDGES model was developed as part of an action research project implemented in a third grade inclusion classroom. Key features of...

Physical education and active lifestyle have countless benefits to all students, especially those with disabilities. Collaboration between special and physical education professionals is a critical component for ensuring students’ well-being. This article...

A visual representation, such as a diagram, can be a powerful strategy for solving mathematical word problems. However, using a representation to solve mathematical word problems is not as simple as it seems! Many students with learning disabilities...

Writing individual education programs (IEPs) for students with autism spectrum disorder who are transitioning out of high school can pose unique challenges for teachers. The purpose of this article is to present a five step process for developing...

Response to Intervention (RTI) was included within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA, 2004), specifically as part of an assessment process to determine if a child has a disability. While IDEA’s focus is on students...