The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education Model: A School-Based Method of Assessing and Selecting Interventions for Classroom Use. (31st October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Costley, Debra; Clark, Trevor; Bruck, Susan
• Is Part Of: SAGE Open. Volume 4:Number 4(2014:Oct./Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2014-10-31
• Subjects: autism spectrum disorder -- Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education model -- evaluation -- education; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 300.5
• DOI: 10.1177/2158244014556640
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2158-2440

Abstract

Evaluating educational programs and interventions is generally considered a normal part of curriculum development and improvement, and published findings are readily accessible through peer-reviewed journals. Recently, however, researchers and practicing educators have identified a lack of evaluative research regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) educational practices in the peer-reviewed literature. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has an established evidence-informed ASD curriculum that is constantly reviewed and updated to meet the needs of the students in Aspect schools and classes. Through a methodical evaluative process, all educational interventions and support processes and devices undergo a series of Evidence-Based Research Trials and evaluations before they are implemented in classes. This article demonstrates how a workflow model can deliver a systematic method for identifying, evaluating, implementing, and disseminating the research findings of a program or support intervention. The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education (ASDEE) model is discussed.