Erica Grindinger
Special Education Intensive Resource
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Evidence-Based Practices
and why do we need them?
Evidence-based practices are instructional/intervention procedures or set of procedures for which scientists have proven through research to be safe and effective. The research shows the practice produces positive outcomes for children, youth, and/or adults with ASD.
CONSISTENCY
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All EBPs, have and incorporate three essential components that make them dependable.
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Clinical expertise
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Patient values and circumstances (can include caregiver and patient/client)
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Use and integration of the best evidence available (scientific literature, client observation, and data collection)
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN
The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice Review Team identified and published a list of 28
evidence-based practices that have positive effects with autistic children and youth.
Panels of experts reviewed 31,779 research abstracts and ultimately 972 research studies in which practices were
tested with autistic individuals under 22 years of age.
FEDERAL MANDATE
Two federal laws—the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ’04)—mandate that educators use, to the greatest extent possible, evidence-based academic and behavioral practices
and programs.
28 EBPS
The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice has a resource that lists and describes each of the 28 EBPs.
To view the list of EBPs with descriptions, click on the link below.
Why is there some resistance to EBPs from some individuals?
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Some see EBPs as a one size fits all type of practice. Not all EBPs will work for each individual with autism. It is important to have the correct information and data to support the EBP chose you each specific individual.
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When one individual has a "bad" experience or an intervention that is less successful, people tend to blame the EBP. Evidence shows that most times this is due to lack of training in the person implementing the intervention and due to lack of consistency and fidelity.
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People want to believe in something different. It could be because a celebrity says something or it is the latest fad. Also, there is information on the internet that is not based on fact or evidence.