Strategies for Transitioning Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Kindergarten |
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Authors: | Anthony M Denkyirah Wilson K Agbeke |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA;(2) University of Education, Winneba, Ghana |
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Abstract: | In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD),
worldwide. Since children with ASD have limited social interaction and communication skills, they tend to lag behind their
peers without disabilities in many areas. In particular, they are unable to easily transition smoothly from one stage of their
life to another. Transitions from preschool settings to kindergarten and beyond should be a critical issue of concern for
educators and parents of young children with ASD. The results of a survey completed by 65 preschool teachers from Ghana and
210 of their counterparts in the United States of America, about characteristics of effective transition programs for children
with ASD, are presented. Implications for preschool teacher preparation and transition planning are discussed. |
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