Although positive behavior support (PBS) approaches are often cited as influencing systems, families, and individuals beyond changes in problem or alternative behavior, very few studies have directly assessed issues related to the social validity of these approaches. In response to this need, the Tri-State Consortium for Positive Behavior Support systematically evaluated broad ecological outcomes including behavioral outcomes and quality of life outcomes as measured through team members' ratings. Results of assessments of 78 initial child-centered teams indicate that the PBS approach had an important impact on multiple levels. This article discusses some specific areas of impact and highlights areas for future research on measuring behavioral outcomes, quality of life, and social validity issues relevant to PBS.
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This paper reviews the present educational needs of children and young people and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) in Egypt.
Children with ASD are largely unrecognised by the educational provision in Egypt.
This paper highlights the need for an improved educational programme for children with ASD who also experience an associated learning disability and learning difficulties.
It is crucial to develop teacher support programmes and empower teachers to enable children and young people with ASD develop their fullest potential.
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This paper outlines, through a transnational discourse between partners in Egypt and the UK, an overview of the literature on the definition and features of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) with associated learning needs and health conditions as applied to children and young people in Egypt. As a low‐ to middle‐income country, Egypt has a poor and underdeveloped health, education and social service to support children with ASD and very little research has investigated this phenomenon. This paper adds to the discussion through the shared knowledge and practice in the educational curriculum of children with ASD in Egypt.
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