Background Extensive research has documented the positive impacts of physical activity on
children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, the specific …

Background Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often engage in vocal
stereotypy (VS), which hinders inclusion in educational activities and may lead to poor social …

One antecedent-based intervention–choice-making opportunities–is an easy and effective
way to motivate students with autism to stay on task, complete academic tasks, and engage …

Challenging behavior tends to increase in levels during adolescence for individuals with
developmental disabilities (DD). If not addressed, this can lead to negative post-school …

Problem behavior in the classroom leads to challenges for teachers who often feel ill
equipped to address such behavior. Behavior analytic interventions have been shown to be …

Background As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increases, the number of
students with ASD receiving their education in general education settings continues to rise …

Past research has demonstrated the effectiveness of teacher‐implemented, function‐based
treatments for problem behavior, but no studies have evaluated the impact of distractions on …

There is a need for occupational therapy (OT) in the middle and high school settings, yet the
role practitioners (OTPs) play in these settings is not clearly defined. School-based OT is in …

This study aims to assess the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its
treatment. The study population was children aged 3–17 years with information on current …

Special education teachers often make decisions about interventions to help reduce student
problem behavior. There are many variables that impact how teachers make decisions …