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What is Williamson Yarbrough Educational Model of Leadership

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Understanding Parent Experiences and Supporting Autistic Children in the K-12 School System
A model used to visualize that all learners, including those on the autism spectrum, deserve true education which pairs the development of one’s intelligence and character.
Published in Chapter:
K-12 Educational Leadership and Autism
Judy Ruth Williamson (Texas Christian University, USA) and Jillian Yarbrough (West Texas A&M University, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7732-5.ch006
Abstract
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 54 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism occurs among all ethic, socioeconomic, and racial groups. With this nationwide prevalence, educational leadership, Principals, Vice Principals, and parents must be in a continuous state of learning about autism and the unique needs of their autistic learners. The chapter is dedicated to helping parents and educational leadership to understand each other's roles and responsibilities in regard to serving children and youth on the autism spectrum. First, the chapter will explore literature regarding unique leadership characteristics needed to support youth on the autism spectrum. Next, an overview of literature available regarding educational leaders' perspectives and strategies in supporting youth on the spectrum. Finally, suggestions and strategies for developing educational leaders that understand and cherish youth on the autism spectrum are given.
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