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Amber M Reilly1, Moon Young Savana Bak2, LeAnne D Johnson2
1Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 250 Education Sciences Bldg., 56 E River Rd., Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. reill311@umn.edu.
Abstract:
Organizations such as the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice have disseminated reports on evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals with autism to inform practice. However, some practitioners routinely employ unvalidated interventions more frequently than EBPs, signaling the presence of a research-to-practice gap. The current review investigated the degree to which single-case research studies with social communication outcomes for elementary-aged students with autism included details on variables that may impact the adoption and implementation of EBPs in practice. The results suggest limited reporting of variables that aid decision-making in the adoption and implementation of EBPs. Limited reporting can negatively impact uptake and fidelity and, therefore, student outcomes. Suggestions are made to improve researchers' reporting of the critical components of EBPs that will facilitate adoption and implementation by practitioners.
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