Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools

Contents
Index of Tables
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Index of Figures
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Forewordv
Abbreviationsvi
Executive Summary 1
1. Introduction 15
1.1 Terms of Reference: Educational Provision for Students with ASD 16
1.2 Methodology 17
1.3 Previous NCSE Recommendations for All Students with Special Educational Needs,
Including Students with ASD 17
1.4 Evidence Informed Advice 18
1.5 Prevalence 19
1.6 Principles Underpinning Policy Advice on Educational Provision for Students
with ASD 20
1.7 State Investment In Educational Provision for Students with ASD 21
2. Pre-School Children and School-Aged Students with ASD 23
2.1 Pre-School Children 25
2.1.1 Current Provision 25
2.1.2 Review of the Current System 26
2.1.3 What Does the Research Tell Us? 28
2.1.4 Discussion 30
2.1.4.1 What is Needed? 31
2.1.4.2 Younger Children 32
2.1.4.3 Pre-schools 34
2.2 School-Aged Students 37
2.2.1 Current Provision 37
2.2.1.1 SNA Support 39
2.2.2 Review of the Current System 40
2.2.3 What Does the Research Tell Us? 42
2.2.4 Discussion 43
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