Inclusive Strategies for Children with Autism: Behavioural Strategies
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https://doi.org/10.7346/-fei-XXII-01-24_16Keywords:
Inclusive education, General education classroom, Behavioural strategies, Children with autismAbstract
This paper provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based behavioural strategies for the successful inclusion of children with autism in general education environments. The authors emphasize the importance of creating a truly inclusive learning environment and implementing behavioural research-based strategies to support the effective inclusion of children with autism. The review includes behavioural strategies such as behavioural assessment and approaches, review and practice, direct instruction, formative assessment and feedback, and school-wide positive behaviour support. The paper is one of a series of papers reviewing inclusive strategies for children with Autism.
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