Addressing Autism Archives - Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)

Global Challenges for Inclusive and Special Education – Exploring solutions within a Community of Provision

12th October 201729th March 2017 by Comms Office

Prof Jonathan Rix (OU) This seminar builds upon a study undertaken for the National Council for Special Education in the Republic of Ireland, examining the continuum of special education globally (Rix, Sheehy, Fletcher-Campbell, Crisp & Harper, 2013). This involved a systematic literature review of the multitude of continua associated with special education, followed by a … Read more

Autism: a cross-cultural perspective on service provision and capacity building

12th October 201729th March 2017 by Comms Office

Dr Ilona Roth (OU) Prevalence estimates for autism in the western world have risen substantially over recent years, most probably reflecting a combination of increasing public awareness, wider inclusion criteria and improved diagnostic services. Many gaps and inequalities of services and support remain, especially in relation to adults and to deprived and ethnic minority communities. … Read more

Evidence and Policy: How to help families of children diagnosed with autism in Northern Ireland

12th October 201729th March 2017 by Comms Office

Prof Mickey Keenan (Ulster) Currently in the USA, 44 States have introduced legislation to ensure that parents have access to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for the treatment of autism; hundreds of major companies have also made ABA available under their health insurance policies for workers. The supporting evidence to introduce this legislation will be outlined … Read more