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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Asperger Syndrome

• Myles, B., Lee, H., Smith, S., Tien, K., Chou, Y. & Swanson, T. (2007). A large-scale study of the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 42(4), 448-459.
• Cappadocia, M. & Weiss, J. (2011). Review of social skills training groups for youth with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 70-78.

Diagnosis and Eligibility

Screening and Diagnosis

• Hartley, S. & Sikora, D. (2010). Detecting autism spectrum disorder in children with intellectual disability: which dsm-iv-tr criteria are most useful?. Focus on autism and other developmental disorders, 25(2), 85-97.
• Webb, S. & Jones, J. (2009). Early identification of autism: Early characteristics, onset of symptoms, and diagnostic stability. Infants and Young Children, 22(2), 100-118.
• Johnson, C. & Myers, S. (2007). Identification and evaluation of children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics, 120(5), 1183-1215.
• Boyd, B., Odom, S., Humphreys, B. & Sam, A. (2010). Infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: Early identification and early intervention. Journal of Early Intervention, 32(2), 75-98.
• Filipeck, P. (1999). The screening and diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 29(6), 439-484.

Family

• Meadan, H., Halle, J. & Ebata, A. (2010). Families with children who have autism spectrum disorders: Stress and support. Exceptional Children, 77(1), 7-36.
• Beyer, J. (2009). Autism spectrum disorders and sibling relationships: Research and strategies. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 44(4), 444-452.
• Rivers, J. & Stoneman, Z. (2008). Child temperaments, differential parenting, and the sibling relationships of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 38(9), 1740-1750.
• Mancil, G., Boyd, B. & Bedesem, P. (2009). Parental Stress and autism: Are there useful coping strategies?. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 44(4), 523-527.
• Orsmond, G., Kuo, H. & Seltzer, M. (2009). Siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorder: Sibling relationships and wellbeing in adolescence and adulthood. Autism, 13(1), 59-80.
• Meirsschaut, M., Roeyers, H. & Warreyn, P. (2010). Parenting in families with a child with autism spectrum disorder and a typically developing child: Mother’s experiences and cognitions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(1), 661-669.

Educational Resources

• Hendricks, D. (2011). Special education teachers serving students with autism: A descriptive study of the characteristics and self-reported knowledge and practices employed. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 35(1), 37-50.

General Education

• Banda, D., Grimmett, E. & Hart, S. (2009). Helping students with autism spectrum disorders in general education classrooms manage transition. Teaching Exceptional Children, , 16-21.
• Leach, D. & Duffy, M. (2009). Supporting students with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive settings. Intervention in School and Clinic, 45(2), 31-37.

Evidence Based Practice

Assistive Technology

• Wehman, P. (2012). Editorial. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 36(1), .
• Wehman, P. (2011). Employment for Persons with Disabilities: Where are we now and where do we need to go?. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation , 35(3), 145-151.
• Wehman, P. (2011). JVR 20th Anniversary- Editor’s Introduction. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation , 35(3), 143.
• Wehman, P. (2012). Transition from School to Work: Where are we and where do we need to go?. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, , .

Behavioral

• Manente, C., Maraventano, J., LaRue, R., Delmolino, L. & Sloan, D. (2010). Effective behavioral intervention for adults on the autism spectrum: best practices in functional assessment and treatment development.. The Behavior Analyst Today, 11(1), 36-48.
• Najdowski, A., Wallace, M., Ellsworth, C. & MacAleese, A. (2008). Functional analyses and treatment of precursor behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 97-105.

Cognitive

• Whitby, P. & Mancil, G. (2009). Academic achievement profiles of children with high-functioning autism and asperger-syndrome: A review of literature. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 44(4), 551-560.
• Kurth, J. & Mastergeorge, A. (2010). Academics and cognitive profiles of students with autism: Implications for classroom practice and placement. International Journal of Special Education, 25(2), 8-14.
• Williams, D. (2010). Theory of own mind in autism: Evidence of a specific deficit in self-awareness?. Autism, 14(5), 474-494.

Communication

• Schlosser, R. & Wendt, O. (2008). Effects of augmentative and alternative communication intervention on speech production in children with autism: A systematic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 17, 212-230.
• Shukla-Mehta, S. & Miller, T. (2010). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Video Instruction on Social and Communication Skills Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Literature. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities , 25(1), 23-36.
• Mancil, G. & Bowman, M. (2010). Functional communication training in the classroom: a guide for success. Preventing School Failure, 54(4), 238-246.

General

• Mundy, P., Sullivan, L. & Mastergeorge, A. (2009). A parallel and distributed-processing model of joint attention, social cognition and autism. Autism Research, 2(1), 2-21.
• Cook, B., Tankersley, M. & Landrum, T. (2009). Determining evidence-based practices in special education. Exceptional Children, 75(3), 365-383.
• Reichow, B. & Volkmar, F. (2008). Development of the Evaluative Method for Evaluating and Determining Evidence-Based Practices in Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1311-1319.
• Smith, T. (2001). Discrete trial training in the treatment of autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 16(2), 86-92.
• Simpson, R. (2005). Evidence based practices and students with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20(3), 140-149.

Literacy

• Whalon, K. & Hart, J. (2011). Children with autism spectrum disorder and literacy instruction: an exploratory study of elementary inclusive settings. Remedial and Special Education, 32(3), 243-255.
• Williamson, P., Haydon, T. & Carnahan, C. (2009). Matching literacy profiles with instruction for students on the spectrum: Making reading instruction meaningful. Beyond Behavior, 19(1), 10-16.
• Chiang, H. & Lin, Y. (2007). Reading comprehension instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the literature. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 22(4), 259-267.

Sensory

• Baranek, G. (2002). Efficacy of sensory and motor interventions for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32(5), 397-422.
• Murray, M., Baker, P., Murray-Slutsky, C. & Paris, B. (2009). Strategies for supporting the sensory-based learner. Preventing School Failure, 53(4), 245-251.

Social

• Stichter, J., Randolph, J., Gage, N. & Schmidt, C. (2007). A review of recommended social competency programs for students with autism spectrum disorders. Exceptionality, 15(4), 219-232.
• Dobbins, N., Higgins, K., Pierce, T., Tandy, R. & Tincani, M. (2009). An analysis of social skills instruction provided in teacher education and in-service training program for general and special educators.. Remedial and Special Education, 31(5), 358-367.
• Wang, P. & Spillane, A. (2009). Evidence-based social skills interventions for children with autism: A meta-analysis. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 44(3), 318-342.
• Cappadocia, M. & Weiss, J. (2011). Review of social skills training groups for youth with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism.. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 70-78.
• Cotugno, A. (2009). Social competence and social skills training and intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders.. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 1268-1277.
• Reichow, B. & Volkmar, F. (2010). Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism: Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practices within a Best Evidence Synthesis Framework. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 149-166.
• Rose, R. & Anketell, C. (2009). The benefits of social skills groups for young people with autism spectrum disorder: a pilot study.. Child Care in Practice, 15(20), 127-144.

Early Intervention

• Smith, S., Koegel, R., Koegel, L., Openden, D. & Bryson, S. (2010). Effectiveness of a novel community-based early intervention model for children with autistic spectrum disorder. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 115(6), 504-523.
• Itzchak, E. & Zachor, D. (2010). Who benefits from early intervention in autism spectrum disorders?. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5(1), 345-350.

Adults and Adolescents

• Jindal-Snape, D., Douglas, W., Topping, K., Kerr, C. & Smith, E. (2006). Autistic spectrum disorders and primary-secondary transition. International Journal of Special Education, 21(2), 18-31.
• Schall, C. & McDonough, J. (2010). Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and early adulthood: Characteristics and issues. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 81-88.
• Gentry, T., Wallace, J., Kvarfordt, C. & Lynch, K. (2010). Personal digital assistants as cognitive aids for high school students with autism: Results of a community-based trial. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 101-107.
• Schall, C. & McDonough, J. (2010). Introduction to Special Issue - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Transition and Employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(1), 79-80.
• Wehman, P. (2010). JVR Special Issue on Autism and Transition - Editorial. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(1), 77.

College

• Zager, D. & Alpern, C. (2010). College-based inclusion programming for transition-age students with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25(3), 151-157.
• Hart, D. & Grigal, M. (2010). Expanding the paradigm: postsecondary education options for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 25(3), 134-150.
• Roberts, K. (2010). Topic areas to consider when planning transition from high school to postsecondary education for students with autism spectrum disorders.. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 25(3), 158-162.
• Schall, C., Wehman, P. & McDonough, J. (2012). Transition from school to work for students with ASD; Understanding the process and achieving better outcomes. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 29(1), 189-202.

Employment

• McDonough, J. & Revell, G. (2010). Accessing employment supports in the adult system for transitioning youth with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 89-100.
• Cimera, R., Wehman, P., West, M. & Burgess, S. (2012). Do Sheltered Workshops Enhance Employment Outcomes for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder?. Autism, 16(1), 87-94.
• Hendricks, D. (2010). Employment and adults with autism spectrum disorders: Challenges and strategies for success. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 125-134.
• Taylor, J. & Seltzer, M. (2011). Employment and Post-Secondary Educational Activities for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders During the Transition to Adulthood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41, 566-574.
• Wehman, P., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Molinelli, A., Riehle, E., Ham, W. & Thiss, W. (2012). Project SEARCH for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Increasing Competitive Employment On. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 0, .
• Schall, C., Wehman, P. & McDonough, J. (2012). Transition from school to work for students with ASD; Understanding the process and achieving better outcomes. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 29(1), 189-202.

Behavior

FBA

• Scott, T. & Caron, D. (2005). Conceptualizing functional behavior assessment as prevention practice within positive behavior support systems. Preventing School Failure, 50(1), 13-20.
• Manente, C., Maraventano, J., LaRue, R., Delmolino, L. & Sloan, D. (2010). Effective behavioral intervention for adults on the autism spectrum: best practices in functional assessment and treatment development.. The Behavior Analyst Today, 11(1), 36-48.
• Najdowski, A., Wallace, M., Ellsworth, C. & MacAleese, A. (2008). Functional analyses and treatment of precursor behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 97-105.
• Scott, T., Alter, P. & McQuillan, K. (2011). Functional behavior assessment in classroom settings: scaling down to scale up. 46, 2, 87-94.
• Scott, T., Anderson, C. & Spaulding, S. (2008). Strategies for developing and carrying out functional assessment and behavior intervention planning. Preventing School Failure, 52(3), 39-49.

PBS

• Dunlap, G., Carr, E., Horner, R., Koegel, R., Sailor, W. & Clarke, S. (2011). A descriptive, multiyear examination of positive behavior support. Behavioral Disorders, 35(4), 259-279.
• Scott, T., Alter, P., Rosenburg, M. & Borgmier, C. (2010). Decision-Making in secondary and tertiary interventions of school-wide systems of positive behavior support. Education and Treatment of Children, 33(4), 513-535.
• Schall, C. (2010). Positive behavior support: Supporting adults with autism spectrum disorders in the workplace. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 32(2), 109-115.
• Horner, R. (2000). Positive Behavior Supports. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 15(2), 97-105.
• Neitzel, J. (2010). Positive behavior supports for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Preventing School Failure, 54(4), 247-255.

Personnel Preparation

• Simpson, R., Mundschenk, N. & Heflin, L. (2010). Issues, policies and recommendations for improving the education of learners with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 22(1), 3-17.
• Barnhill, G., Polloway, E. & Sumutka, B. (2011). A survey of personnel preparation practices in autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 26(2), 75-86.