Supporting Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms by Kayla Marx

Evidence-Bases Practices for Autistic Students (Tipsheet, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)

km35854 — 2025-09-17 00:52:53 UTC

This tipsheet lists 28 evidence-based practices shown by research to support students with autism. It’s helpful for choosing strategies that work and for comparing practices to see which match your students’ needs.

Autism in the Classroom: Strategies for Success (Autism Speaks)

km35854 — 2025-09-17 00:55:42 UTC

This resource gives 14 concrete teaching strategies, like using visual schedules, clarifying expectations, and peer interaction, to improve classroom success for students with autism. Good for everyday tips teachers can implement.

IRIS Center – Instructional Considerations for Students with ASD

km35854 — 2025-09-17 01:01:39 UTC

Focuses on structuring the classroom, minimizing sensory overload, and creating predictable routines. These supports help students with autism be less anxious and more ready to learn.

Clean Up Your Act! Creating an Organized Classroom Environment (Indiana Resource Center for Autism)

km35854 — 2025-09-17 01:02:32 UTC

This article describes how organizing the physical classroom (using visual boundaries, reducing clutter, labeling etc.) helps students with autism stay focused and understand transitions better.

Supporting Students with ASD through School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS brief)

km35854 — 2025-09-17 01:03:20 UTC

This brief shows how PBIS systems can be used school-wide to support positive behavior, which is especially helpful for including students with autism in general education settings.

What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) – Vanderbilt / TRIAD

km35854 — 2025-09-17 01:04:04 UTC

Explains what makes a practice evidence-based, why selecting those practices matters, and offers examples. Helps ensure the strategies you pick have research support and are more likely to work.

Peer-Mediated Instruction & Intervention (PMII) Module – Autism Internet Modules

km35854 — 2025-09-18 14:23:55 UTC

This module explains how peer-mediated approaches can help students with autism improve social interaction and communication skills by engaging peers in structured ways. It includes steps for implementation, challenges, and evidence. Useful for teachers wanting to incorporate peer supports in natural settings.

How To Video Series – VCU ACE Center

km35854 — 2025-09-18 14:25:53 UTC

These short videos (5 minutes) demonstrate evidence-based classroom strategies for students with ASD. You’ll see real examples of visual supports, prompting, schedules, transitions, etc. Great for quick learning and modeling what works.

Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism – Southern Connecticut State University Video Series

km35854 — 2025-09-18 14:28:13 UTC

This is a 20-part professional development series covering many evidence-based practices. It’s ideal for educators who want to deepen their understanding and use research-backed strategies in classrooms. Topics include reinforcement, communication, collaboration, prompting, etc.

Effective Classroom Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism – Incredible Years Blog

km35854 — 2025-09-18 14:29:10 UTC

This blog post lays out practical, evidence-based strategies for inclusion: visual schedules, reinforcing positive behavior, preparing for transitions, sensory-friendly environment, etc. Good for everyday classroom application.