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Supported education

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Accessing and participating in education can present significant challenges for individuals with autism, often due to sensory sensitivities, communication difficulties, and social interaction barriers. Supported education provides tailored strategies and resources to address these challenges, enhancing educational involvement and fostering skill development.

This intervention includes personalized support, such as mentorship, classroom adaptations, social skills training, and collaboration with educators to create an inclusive learning environment. Supported education not only improves academic outcomes but also promotes personal growth and social integration.

Its favorable cost-benefit ratio, considering the clinical and social advantages, highlights its value. By empowering individuals with autism to succeed in educational settings, supported education contributes to their long-term independence and quality of life.

References

Gottlieb, R. (2020). School Psychologists and Autism: Current Understanding and Opportunities for Improving Assessment Practices. Hofstra University.

Hall, T. E., Meyer, A., & Rose, D. H. (Eds.). (2012). Universal design for learning in the classroom: Practical applications. Guilford press.

Wilkinson, L. A. (2016). A best practice guide to assessment and intervention for autism spectrum disorder in schools. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Link Source

https://search.proquest.com/openview/52ec0d7b686eda0a8ba390a40f4c4ebc/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

https://books.google.it/books?hl=it&lr=&id=Uh6V4GUO3BoC&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Assessing,+Understanding,+and+Supporting+Students+With+Autism+at+School:+Contemporary+Science,+Practice,+and+Policy&ots=RRTXdlDPVS&sig=egwTKiA3UW5gytMzSyxMwWRKWdo#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://books.google.it/books?hl=it&lr=&id=oHQ8DQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA7&dq=Assessing,+Understanding,+and+Supporting+Students+With+Autism+at+School:+Contemporary+Science,+Practice,+and+Policy&ots=k4cz3A_wEr&sig=ozJXJu-9UpsWhHNNRSCuTvnYfMQ


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