Subject - Education
Autism resources
This guide will help you to find and use all the available useful sources to help you get just what you need fast!
Begin with Library Catalogue
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Research
Depending on your assignment you may also need to use one of our specialised databases. Databases are extremely useful tools for researching specific information, recent information and scholarly articles.
Key Databases
A+ Education
In partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Australia this database encompasses all aspects of learning from early childhood through to tertiary, adult learning, assessment, distance learning, international education, indigenous education and literacy.
Academic Search Ultimate
Scholarly resource providing superior full-Text, academic journals covering the major areas of academic research, with more than 13,780 indexed and abstracted journals, and full text for over 4,770 journals
Education Source Education Source contains education articles on a variety of topics such as education theory, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and social issues. In addition to articles, Education Source includes full text books, conference papers and other documents
ERIC Education Database
ERIC, the Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. The database contains more than 1.3 million records and provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.
Informit Australian Collections
Informit is a major Australian database providers covering A+ Education, Australian Public Affairs-FT, Business, Families & Society, Health, Humanities & Social Sciences, Indigenous and Literature & Culture Collection
This is just a selection of the thousands of ebooks available
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ABC of Autism by ABC of Autism provides clinicians and medical students with an evidence-based overview of the symptoms, evaluation, treatment, and management of autism in both daily practice and for ongoing patient support plans.Publication Date: 2019 -
Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum by 28 writers describe what positive experiences they have had as an autistic person, and show how the most unexpected subject areas can be a source of the positive.Publication Date: 2017 -
Practical Strategies for Supporting Young Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Each chapter offers several strategies to address specific academic, social, and behavioral needs common to many young children with ASD.Publication Date: 2016 -
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life by Diagnosis, developmental outcomes and life course issues.Psychological issues that arise as people with ASD age, such as declining cognitive function and speech and communication issues. Family, community support, housing, advocacy, and socio-cultural considerations for older adults with ASD are also given careful consideration, and there are chapters on relationship and sexuality issues and on environmental design.Publication Date: 2016 -
Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory by The book is based on a series of autism theory lecturesPublication Date: 2016 -
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Model for High-Quality Coaching A practical approach for special education teachers and related service providers who face the challenge of providing effective support to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by This book provides tertiary educators and support staff with practical support for addressing the challenges associated with ASD as they manifest in college and university environments. Interpreting assignment tasks· Unwritten expectations and codes of conduct· Rigidity of thinking· Project planning· Self-monitoring· Multi-tasking and central coherencePublication Date: 2016 -
A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition by Screening and assessing children and youth with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions · identifying evidence-based interventions and practices · developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs · providing family support and accessing community resources · promoting special needs advocacy.Publication Date: 2016
Full text ejournals
These journals, and more, can also be found by search the library catalogue.
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Full text coverage Feb 1997 (Vol. 27, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
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Autism Research and Treatment Full text coverage 2010 (Vol. 2010) - present, some exceptions
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Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Full text coverage Mar 2014 (Vol. 1, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
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Molecular Autism Full text coverage 2015 (Vol. 6) - present
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Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry 1970-current
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Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment Full text - PDF:
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Journal of Child and Family Studies Full text coverage Mar 1997 (Vol. 6, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
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Learning Disability Practice Full text coverage Feb 2014 (Vol. 17, no. 1) - present (delayed 219 days)
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Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology Full text coverage Feb 2003 (Vol. 31, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
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Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research Full Text: 02/01/1997 to present
Useful Websites
PETAA - Primary English Teaching Association Australia
A national, not-for-profit professional association supporting primary school educators in the teaching and learning of English.
Learning and Teaching resources
Find a range of resources to help you teach specific subjects including information on delivering English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, ICT and English as an Additional Language. (Victorian Government)
Autism Awareness
https://www.autismawareness.com.au/
We empower parents and carers with quality information and resources. We provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community. We support inclusion for people on the autism spectrum
Autism Science Foundation
https://autismsciencefoundation.org/
The Autism Science Foundation’s mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
Disability Advocacy Finder
https://disabilityadvocacyfinder.dss.gov.au/disability/ndap/
The Disability Advocacy Finder is a tool made available by the Department of Social Services (DSS) for the purposes of listing the contact details and locations of disability advocacy agencies.
Research Autism
http://www.researchautism.net/
Education Databases
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