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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 12/2010

01-12-2010 | Original Paper

Examining the Quality of IEPs for Young Children with Autism

Auteurs: Lisa A. Ruble, John McGrew, Nancy Dalrymple, Lee Ann Jung

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2010

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop an Individual Education Program (IEP) evaluation tool based on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements and National Research Council recommendations for children with autism; determine the tool’s reliability; test the tool on a pilot sample of IEPs of young children; and examine associations between IEP quality and school, teacher, and child characteristics. IEPs for 35 students with autism (Mage = 6.1 years; SD = 1.6) from 35 different classrooms were examined. The IEP tool had adequate interrater reliability (ICC = .70). Results identified no statistically significant association between demographics and IEP quality, and IEPs contained relatively clear descriptions of present levels of performance. Weaknesses of IEPs were described and recommendations provided.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Examining the Quality of IEPs for Young Children with Autism
Auteurs
Lisa A. Ruble
John McGrew
Nancy Dalrymple
Lee Ann Jung
Publicatiedatum
01-12-2010
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1003-1

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