Autism+-+a+review+of+research

An excellent online resource for preservice teachers can be found in “A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders", (Roberts & Prior, 2006). It can be found on this link [| http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/mental-child-autrev-toc )]. This paper was published by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing and succinctly outlines many of the issues and academic research into autism. In particular, it covers different types of intervention models, and explores autism, inclusion and other educational issues. It also has an excellent reference list. The paper is a useful academic research resource and explains topics clearly, supporting its findings with an abundance of academic research references. Interestingly, this paper also looks at complementary and alternative medicines which may have an effect on behaviour and learning. In its own words, “This publication reviews research literature relating to the management and treatment of young children with autism to identify the most effective models of practice.” Below is the table of contents, which gives a good indication of the subject areas covered in this paper. In particular, you may find the information contained in the final heading, __Education placement of children with autism__ particularly relevent.


 * [|Glossary of terms]
 * [|Executive summary]
 * [|Context of the review]
 * [|Biologically based interventions]
 * [|Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)]
 * [|Psychodynamic interventions]
 * [|Overview of educational interventions]
 * [|Behavioural interventions]
 * [|Developmental interventions]
 * [|Therapy based interventions]
 * [|Sensory motor interventions]
 * [|Combined interventions]
 * [|Other interventions]
 * [|Family based interventions]
 * [|Costs-benefits of treatment programs]
 * [|Comparative evaluation of educational/behavioural programs for children with autism]
 * [|Educational placement of children with autism]

[|Summary]

References: Roberts, J. M. A., & Prior, M. (2006). //A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention of children with autism spectrum disorders. // Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Australia. As retrieved online 22 June 2011 []