Finding Effective Intervention and Personnel Preparation Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Abstract

The CEC Research Award recognizes researchers for the significant contributions they have made to special education. We believe that the members of this distinguished group have much to share with our readers. We have invited each of them to contribute an article, addressing their perspectives on special education research and practices. Richard Simpson was awarded the Research Award in 2002. This article by Simpson presents his motivations for entering the field and what he has learned from his work with children and youth with autism spectrum disorders; selected representative references are also provided.