Research Article: The everyday routines of families of children with autism examining the impact of sensory processing difficulties on the family

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experience of how sensory-related behaviors of children with autism affected family routines.

Research Article: Parenting children with autism spectrum disorders the couple’s relationship

Balancing the roles of parent and partner is challenging for most people and may be especially challenging when extra time and effort are required in the parenting role.

Research Article: Preventing students with disabilities from dropping out

Schools are tasked with the challenge of not only raising graduation rates for students with and without disabilities but also preparing these students to meet college and career readiness standards.

Research Article: Fostering self-determination through building productive relationships in the classroom

This article provides information on strategies, classroom modifications, and curricula that can be used to help students improve their ability to build an increased sense of belonging through positive relationships with others.

Research Article: Creating social opportunities for students with autism spectrum disorder in inclusive settings

This article describes evidence-based strategies that will help educators create opportunities for social interaction for students with ASD in the context of naturally occurring classroom activities and routines.

Research Article: Positive outcomes following participation in a music intervention for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum

Here we report the findings of our pilot music program for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Evaluation of the program focused on self-esteem, anxiety, and attitudes toward and relationships with peers as these are pervasive challenges for those with ASD.

Research Article: Sleep problems in children with autism spectrum problems: a longitudinal population-based study

This study examined the prevalence and chronicity of sleep problems in children who manifest problems believed to be typical of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Research Article: A comparison of picture and video prompts to teach daily living skills to individuals with autism

This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of video prompting and picture prompting when used as antecedents for teaching daily living skills to two adolescents with autism.

Research Article: The experience of anxiety in young adults with autism spectrum disorders

Anxiety is known to be common among young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), yet little is known about the nature of their experiences or the strategies they use to live and cope with their reported anxiety.

Research Article: Bullying and victimization experiences of students with autism spectrum disorders in elementary schools

We explored bullying and victimization experienced by third- to fifth-grade students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), by surveying students with ASD, their parents, and their teachers.