FPG Snapshots

FPG Snapshots are short summaries of current research at FPG. Contact information is provided if you want to know more.

Developing Structured Work Systems for Students with ASD

11/18/09

An important achievement for all students is the ability to function independently throughout the school day. For students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), activities that other students may find easy, such as transitioning from one location to the next, organizing their learning materials, and completing assigned activities, can be very challenging. A structured work system is a visually organized system designed to promote understanding and clarity for individuals with ASD, giving specific directions about what to do while also providing a systematic work routine.

Preparing Early Childhood Teachers for Multicultural Classrooms

Issue # 58

09/15/09

Are 21st century teachers being prepared for 21st century classroom diversity?

Building Professional Development Partnerships for Inclusion

Issue # 57

02/25/09

Lessons learned from Natural Allies, FPG's cross-sector professional development project.

To Tell The Truth

Issue # 56

12/01/08

A study from FPG researcher Jennifer Schaaf provides new insights into understanding when children’s memories are more likely to be accurate. Her findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

Making Friends: Assisting Children’s Early Relationships

Issue # 55

09/03/08

FPG Scientists Barbara Davis Goldman and Virginia Buysse explore friendships between very young children and between children with and without disabilities in the chapter "Friendships in Very Young Children" in Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Socialization and Social Development.

After Abuse: Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers

Issue # 54

08/19/08

By law each state is required to ensure that all substantiated cases of maltreated infants and toddlers are referred to Part C early intervention services. In reality, many children may not be receiving the child development services they need.