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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by communicative, social, and behavioral impairments. Specifically, the two major categories of deficits are in social communication and repetitive behaviors (American Psychiatric Association 2013). These issues can make it difficult for children with ASD to succeed in traditional educational settings. However, many children can progress and even excel with the proper support. To ensure that children with ASD have access to this support, federal legislation requires that public schools provide eligible children with ASD an education that is adapted to meet their individual needs (Steedman 2007). Since students with ASD have different strengths and deficits, their educational programs may look very different. Researchers and professionals have used research, legislation, and professional experience to develop ASD program quality indicators (Alquraini 2011; Crimmins et al. 2001; Ruble et al. 2010). These indicators include...

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  1. Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA, USA

    Marjorie H. Charlop

  2. Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USA

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  3. Trumpet Behavioral Health, Lakewood, CO, USA

    Catherine Miltenberger

  4. Juvo, Sacramento, CA, USA

    Alissa Greenberg

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Charlop, M.H., Gilder, J., Miltenberger, C., Greenberg, A. (2017). Education. In: Volkmar, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_151-5

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