Sally Rogers

The research team proposed to improve developmental outcomes and school readiness of infants and toddlers at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families by adapting an existing empirically supported practice-the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)-for use in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) intervention systems in low-income, ethnically diverse community settings. The Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, commonly known as Part C, is ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 88 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a pervasive disorder affecting multiple developmental outcomes (e.g., behavior, communication, cognitive skills). The heterogeneity of abilities poses a significant challenge for schools in determining how best to meet the needs of each child within the least restrictive environment. The research to date suggests that despite some mitigation in the sev...