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Secondary School Experiences of Students With Autism

Autism is recognized to be a “complex disorder” as well as “a spectrum of disorders” that includes Asperger’s syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders (Seltzer et al. 2004, p. 234). Diagnostic criteria for autism focus on impairments affecting socialization, verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior (Filipek et al. 2000; Lord and McGee 2001). The number of students diagnosed with autism has been increasing over time (Volkmar et al. 2004); almost 194,000 students ages 6 through 21 nationwide are identified as having autism and receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (U.S. Department of Education 2006a).