Write an essay of 1,000-1,250-words in which you discuss the role of the ASD teacher as a consultant. Using the text and a minimum of three additional scholarly resources, discuss the reasons why general educators, special educators, and administrators need consultants when dealing with students with ASD by considering the following:

1. What benefits are there in having ASD consultants? What drawbacks are there?
2. How can an ASD teacher/consultant promote ethical behaviors and leadership among school staff?
3. Identify and describe strategies that help build consensus for improving programs, services, and outcomes for students with ASD.
4. Identify culturally responsive collaborative skills.
5. Describe collaboration strategies that promote resolving conflicts that may arise in serving students with ASD.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Read “General Education Teachers Need to Be Prepared to Co-Teach the Increasing Number of Children with Autism in Inclusive Settings,” by Loiacono and Valenti, from International Journal of Special Education (2010).

URL:

http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ909033.pdf

Read “School Factors that Facilitate or Hinder the Ability of Teaching Assistants to Effectively Support Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in Mainstream Secondary Schools,” by Symes and Humphrey, from the Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (2011).

URL:

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=67133162&site=eds-live&scope=site

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