Evidence-Based Learning Center

Evidence-Based Practice
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Federal Legislation IDEIA

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Federal legislation now mandates that students with autism receive services that are “based on peer-reviewed research to the extent practicable”..   In other words, students have the right to interventions that are proven to be effective whenever it is feasible. (IDEIA 2004  20 U.S.C. 1414[d][1][a][1][IV] )

This means: Instructors must be able to select and use teaching techniques that are supported by research. Families must be able to determine if their student is receiving evidence-based programs in the classroom. The benefits of using interventions that are already proven to work include: An Increase in  communication,  socialization and  cognitive development. A decrease in harmful and disruptive behaviors. An unnecessary loss of time and money.

This Autism Training Collaborative is made possible by a grant from The Developmental Disability Council of South Carolina