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Inclusive Strategies for Children with Autism: Behavioural Strategies

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ISSN: 2279-7505 | Published: 2024-05-15

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Title: Inclusive Strategies for Children with Autism: Behavioural Strategies

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Behavioural strategies; Children with autism; General education classroom; Inclusive education

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Title: Strategie inclusive per bambini con autismo: Strategie comportamentali

Abstract: Questo contributo raccoglie lo stato dell'arte delle strategie comportamentali evidence-based per l'inclusione efficace dei bambini con autismo nei contesti di scolarità non differenziale [general education]. Gli autori sottolineano l'importanza di creare un ambiente di apprendimento autenticamente inclusivo e di implementare strategie basate sulla ricerca comportamentale per supportare l'inclusione efficace dei bambini con autismo. La rassegna della letteratura scientifica include strategie comportamentali quali: la valutazione e gli approcci comportamentali; la revisione e la pratica; l'istruzione diretta; la valutazione e il feedback formativi; e il supporto comportamentale positivo a livello scolastico. L'articolo appartiene a una serie di documenti che prendono in esame le strategie inclusive per bambini con autismo.

Keywords: Bambini con autismo; Classi non differenziali; Inclusione; Strategie comportamentali

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Title: Stratégies inclusives pour les enfants autistes: stratégies comportementales

Abstract: Cet article fournit une revue complète des stratégies comportementales fondées sur des preuves pour l'inclusion réussie des enfants autistes dans les environnements d'enseignement général.Les auteurs soulignent l'importance de créer un environnement d'apprentissage vraiment inclusif et de mettre en œuvre des stratégies basées sur la recherche comportementale pour soutenir l'inclusion efficace des enfants autistes.L'examen comprend des stratégies comportementales telles que l'évaluation comportementale et les approches, l'examen et la pratique, l'enseignement direct, l'évaluation formative et les commentaires et le soutien du comportement positif à l'échelle de l'école.Le document fait partie d'une série d'articles examinant les stratégies inclusives pour les enfants autistes. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Stratégies comportementales;Les enfants autistes;Classe d'éducation générale;Éducation inclusive

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Title: Estrategias inclusivas para niños con autismo: Estrategias conductuales

Abstract: Este trabajo recopila el estado del arte de las estrategias conductuales basadas en evidencia para la inclusión efectiva de niños con autismo en contextos de educación general. Los autores enfatizan la importancia de crear un ambiente de aprendizaje verdaderamente inclusivo e implementar estrategias basadas en investigación conductual para apoyar la inclusión efectiva de niños con autismo. La revisión de la literatura científica incluye estrategias conductuales tales como: evaluación y enfoques conductuales; revisión y práctica; instrucción directa; evaluación formativa y retroalimentación; y apoyo conductual positivo a nivel escolar. El artículo es parte de una serie de documentos que examinan las estrategias inclusivas para niños con autismo.

Keywords: Educación general; Estrategias conductuales; Inclusión; Niños con autismo

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Title: Estratégias inclusivas para crianças com autismo: Estratégias comportamentais

Abstract: Este trabalho compila o estado da arte das estratégias comportamentais baseadas em evidências para a inclusão efetiva de crianças com autismo em contextos de educação geral. Os autores destacam a importância de criar um ambiente de aprendizado verdadeiramente inclusivo e de implementar estratégias baseadas em pesquisa comportamental para apoiar a inclusão efetiva de crianças com autismo. A revisão da literatura científica inclui estratégias comportamentais como: avaliação e abordagens comportamentais; revisão e prática; instrução direta; avaliação formativa e feedback; e suporte comportamental positivo no âmbito escolar. O artigo faz parte de uma série de documentos que revisam as estratégias inclusivas para crianças com autismo.

Keywords: Crianças com autismo; Educação geral; Estratégias comportamentais; Inclusão

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