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December 20, 2024 | Vol 20 Issue # 51

Hi NASET Week in,!


Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEWHere, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.

Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.


Have a great weekend!

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Top Stories of the Week

Special Olympics Reaches Historic Milestone: 10,000 Schools Unified




Watch Out For The Misleading ‘ADHD Test’ On TikTok—A Psychologist’s Warning



What Do Special Education Advocates Anticipate from a 2nd Trump Term?



NYC Asks Private School Families to Waive Their Right to Sue in Exchange for Special Education Services

 

AI’s Potential in Special Education: A Researcher’s View

 

Lego Increases Disability Inclusion in its Product Line



Fidelity to a Program Requires Teachers Who Can Adapt



Education Department Promotes Expanded Use of Behavior Assessments



Reading Wars Head to Court

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NASET’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Series

 

Supporting Students with Autism in the Classroom: A Review of the Literature

 

By Stephanie Martinez-Dawkins

 

This issue of NASET’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Series was written by Stephanie Martinez-Dawkins. Supporting students with autism in the classroom has many kinds of support systems. Students with autism faces challenges in classrooms. Addressing challenges can improve students' academic outcomes, increase peer interaction, and provide a positive education experience. This literature review will provide research on four topics that contribute to the support of students with autism in a classroom setting are supporting staff, academic outcomes, peer interaction and social skills, and providing assistive technology for students with autism.

Based on research, “students with autism faces a range of challenges in the inclusive setting, involving social, academic, and behavioral issues.” Students with autism face challenges in social and communication skills, as well as to play and learn. Certain behaviors may affect their ability to participate in classroom activities and interact with peers (Jaffal, 2022).

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Trivia Question of the Week

Congratulations to

Bonnie Baldwin, Cindi Maurice, Ellen Kay, Stephanie Kelly, Joanna Elder, Rebekah Budziszews, Debbie Alford, Lauro Esquilona III, Patsy Ray, Joycelyn Cooper, Joanna Blau, Autumn Matthews, and Laura McReynolds who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:


The cast of this movie is stacked with well-known names: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, and Bowen Yang. But one actress, Marissa Bode, in the movie is making history as the first to use a wheelchair to portray the character “Nessarose” (throughout its more than 21-year run on Broadway). The actress said, “I love seeing disabled characters be played authentically by real disabled people, because no one knows us better than us….Representation for authentically disabled people is already quite minimal, so to have the opportunity and make a point of it, especially in a huge project that’s beloved by so many people, that’s incredibly important, especially in terms of sending a message to other projects that it’s possible to include disabled people in your casts.” What is the movie (and long running Broadway show)?


Answer: WICKED

This Week's Trivia Question: 


Recently, this Danish toymaker unveiled its first mini-figures outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower) designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support. The toys were designed in solidarity with the many people of all ages who live with non-visible psychological or physical conditions, and who choose to wear sunflower-patterned lanyards in public to subtly share that they may require extra support or understanding. What is the name of this toy company? (Hint—The answer is in this edition (12/20/24) of the Week in Review)


If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by December 23, 2024. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review

Newly Discovered Genetic Variants Linked to Autism



Exploring a Hidden Genetic Cause of Intellectual Disability



President-Elect Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Investigate the Discredited Link Between Vaccines and Autism



Emotion Dysregulation is a Core Component of ADHD, Study Finds



Cracker Barrel Apologizes after Maryland Location Refused Service to Students with Special Needs



U.S. Military Eases Enlistment Requirements for People with ADHD



Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Latest Job Listings on NASET

* Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (with Special Ed Qualifications) - The University of Minnesota Crookston, one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system, invites applications for a full-time faculty member to teach classes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Department (HSSE) in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. The ideal candidate will also be qualified to teach Special Education. To learn more- Click here


* Certified Special Education Teachers - With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. To learn more- Click here


* Assistant / Associate Professor - Special Education - Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice and inquiry. To learn more- Click here


* Director of Student Programs (Including Special Education) - Supervision of and general responsibility for the total programs of Special Education PK-21, ELL, Nurses, Native Americans (Title VI), Homeless, Migrant, Poverty. To provide leadership in establishing sound educational programs for all children. To learn more- Click here


* Teacher, Special Education (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) (EOY) - The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher provides specially designed instruction as outlined in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required. To learn more- Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. To learn more- Click here


* Teacher Assistant - Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. To learn more- Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Easterseals - Project Soar is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program under the guidance of the Program Director. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. To learn more- Click here


* One-to-One Teacher Aide - Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a One-to-One Teacher Aide for our preschool program serving students with special needs. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. To learn more- Click here


* Special Education Teacher - Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. To learn more- Click here


* Teacher Assistant - The Child Care Assistant/1:1 aide works in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborates with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students. The aide follows all OCFS regulations, follows schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborates with classroom staff, parents, education consultant, and administration. To learn more- Click here


* SPED Teacher - This teaching position entails both instructional and case management responsibilities for providing special education services and supports to students with exceptional learning needs at DCI during the school year. To learn more- Click here

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