The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education Model: a school-based method of assessing and selecting interventions for classroom use

Costley, Debra; Clark, Trevor; Bruck, Susan

Abstract

Evaluating educational programs and interventions is generally considered a normal part of curriculum development and improvement, and published findings are readily accessible through peer-reviewed journals. Recently, however, researchers and practicing educators have identified a lack of evaluative research regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) educational practices in the peer-reviewed literature. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has an established evidence-informed ASD curriculum that is constantly reviewed and updated to meet the needs of the students in Aspect schools and classes. Through a methodical evaluative process, all educational interventions and support processes and devices undergo a series of Evidence-Based Research Trials and evaluations before they are implemented in classes. This article demonstrates how a workflow model can deliver a systematic method for identifying, evaluating, implementing, and disseminating the research findings of a program or support intervention. The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education (ASDEE) model is discussed.

Citation

Costley, D., Clark, T., & Bruck, S. (2014). The Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education Model: a school-based method of assessing and selecting interventions for classroom use. SAGE Open, 4(4), https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244014556640

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Publication Date: Oct 31, 2014
• Deposit Date: Jan 10, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 10, 2017
• Journal: SAGE Open
• Print ISSN: 2158-2440
• Electronic ISSN: 2158-2440
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 4
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244014556640
• Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluative Education model, evaluation, education
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/737458
• Publisher URL: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2158244014556640