Evidence-Based Practices in Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

ABSTRACT

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are the basis on which teachers and other service providers are required to design educational programs for learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As part of their work with the National Professional Development Center (NPDC) on ASD, researchers developed a process for reviewing the research literature and established criteria for identifying EBPs. In their review, they identified 24 focused intervention practices having sufficient evidence. In this article, the authors describe procedures for selecting specific EBPs appropriate for addressing specific IEP goals for learners with ASD. The authors emphasize the importance of systematic implementation of practices.

KEYWORDS:

• autism spectrum disorders
• evidence-based practices

Acknowledgments

Funding for preparation of this article was provided by Grant No. H325G070004 from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.