Intellectual Disability and ID/ASD
Expect, Engage, Empower: Successful Transitions for All!
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to impr...
TIES Center
TIES Center is the national [US] technical assistance centre on inclusive practices and policies. Its purpose is to create sustainable changes in kindergarten-grade 8 school and district educational s...
High-Leverage Practices in Special Education
In partnership with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), the Council for Exceptional Children has developed and published a set of High Leverage Pr...
Position Statement on Facilitated Communication and Rapid Prompting Method
American Speech and Hearing Association ASHA position paper on the latest reincarnation of facilitated communication.
Position Statement on Auditory Integration Training
American-Speech-Language-Hearing-Association ASHA position statement regarding the use of auditory integration training (AIT).
What is direct instruction?
International studies comparing performance across countries have led to concerns regarding the academic performance of children in our schools, especially of those from less privileged backgrounds.
Is it a scam?
There are many interventions available for people with learning disabilities and special education needs. Some have a strong evidence-base and are likely to be effective.