Faculty Publications

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP)

First Page

6

Last Page

22

Keywords

Community Based Instruction (CBI), severe disabilities, Autism

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Disability and Equity in Education | Special Education and Teaching

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to determine how Community Based Instruction (CBI) affects the social skills of middle school students with moderate to severe disabilities. Existing literature is limited in findings related to the influence of CBI on middle school students with moderate to severe disabilities. This qualitative study was completed using interviews and observations. Participants included students, teachers, and paraprofessionals from a middle school in Southern California. The findings of this study are intended to support the use of CBI in middle school special education classrooms and to demonstrate how a functional program can improve the social skills of students with moderate to severe disabilities. Educators and administrators who may want more information on CBI and its benefits may also utilize the findings.

Comments

This article was published in the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP). It is included here with the permission of the journal's editor.

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