Autism spectrum disorder coursework for teachers and teacher-aides: An investigation of courses offered in Queensland, Australia

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The content and structure of pre-service and teacher-aide programs has major implications for training, management, support and deployment of teachers and teacher-aides in mainstream schools working with students who have ASD. Data pertaining to course content and structure were collected from university and teacher-aide training websites, program enrolment guides, and through direct contact with institutions in Queensland, Australia. 101 education programs were narrowed down to 45 in early-childhood/primary education, and 8 online teacher-aide training programs. Findings indicate the urgent need for academics in institutions to begin working towards redesigning programs that deliver best practices in ASD for pre-service educators.

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Coates, M., Lamb, J., Bartlett, B., & Datta, P. (2017). Autism spectrum disorder coursework for teachers and teacher-aides: An investigation of courses offered in Queensland, Australia. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 42(11), 65–80. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2017v42n11.5

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