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Marie-France Nadeau1, Line Massé2, Malena Argumedes1
1Faculty of Education, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|September 26, 2020
Summary
This chapter details organizing resources and evidence-based practices (EBPs) for neurodevelopmental disorders in inclusive education. It presents a tiered framework to prioritize interventions, supporting teachers and parents.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
- Developmental Neuroscience
Background:
- Children with neurodevelopmental disorders face significant educational challenges.
- Implementing effective practices in schools remains difficult despite known interventions.
- Inclusive education emphasizes natural learning contexts for all students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline resource and evidence-based practice (EBP) organization within inclusive education.
- To demonstrate a tiered framework for prioritizing interventions for diverse neurodevelopmental needs.
- To discuss factors influencing intervention fidelity and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of a tiered intervention framework.
- Application of the framework to specific neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder).
- Discussion of intervention fidelity and support systems.
Main Results:
- A tiered framework can guide the prioritization of interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Successful implementation requires attention to intervention fidelity.
- Teacher and parent support are crucial drivers of effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- A structured, tiered approach aids in applying EBPs for neurodevelopmental disorders in inclusive settings.
- Effective support for teachers and parents is essential for successful intervention.
- Optimizing resource allocation and practice fidelity enhances student outcomes.
Keywords:
ADHDAutism spectrum disorderDevelopmental coordination disorderDyslexiaGeneral teacherInclusive educationNeurodevelopmental disorderSpecial education needsTiered systems of interventionsMore Related Videos
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