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Educational Leadership and Integrated Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Educational Leadership and Integrated Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Yefim Kats
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 13
ISBN13: 9781522508168|ISBN10: 1522508163|EISBN13: 9781522508175
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0816-8.ch001
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Kats, Yefim. "Educational Leadership and Integrated Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders." Supporting the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, edited by Yefim Kats, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0816-8.ch001

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Kats, Y. (2017). Educational Leadership and Integrated Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In Y. Kats (Ed.), Supporting the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 1-13). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0816-8.ch001

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Kats, Yefim. "Educational Leadership and Integrated Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders." In Supporting the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, edited by Yefim Kats, 1-13. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0816-8.ch001

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Abstract

This chapter addresses the integrated approach to the support of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In this context we, first, discuss the legislative background, providing legal basis for autism support in an educational environment. We further briefly outline psychological and neurological aspects of ASD diagnostics. We consider how legislative and psychological issues impact special education methods and instructional technology support for ASD. The technology tools addressed include mobile devices and applications, virtual reality, and robotics. The chapter concludes with a report on the development of college-level course in instructional technology for technology facilitators and special education teachers working with ASD students. Considering that systematic research in the instructional use of affordable robotics is still lacking, the case study focuses primarily on the instructional use of popular LEGO robots. The holistic approach to ASD support, combining educational leadership, counseling, special education methods and technological factors, is emphasized throughout the chapter.

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