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In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), worldwide. Since children with ASD have limited social interaction and communication skills, they tend to lag behind their peers without disabilities in many areas. In particular, they are unable to easily transition smoothly from one stage of their life to another. Transitions from preschool settings to kindergarten and beyond should be a critical issue of concern for educators and parents of young children with ASD. The results of a survey completed by 65 preschool teachers from Ghana and 210 of their counterparts in the United States of America, about characteristics of effective transition programs for children with ASD, are presented. Implications for preschool teacher preparation and transition planning are discussed.
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Denkyirah, A.M., Agbeke, W.K. Strategies for Transitioning Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Kindergarten. Early Childhood Educ J 38, 265–270 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-010-0407-z
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