Department of Special Needs Education

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    A study of intervention practices for children with autism in Lahore
    (University of Management and Technology Lahore, 2015) Bilal, Sadia; Asad, Ammara
    This study is conducted to investigate the interventionpractices being used for autism in Lahore. The objectives of the study were; identification of intervention practices being used for autism in special schools, centers and hospital providing intervention services to children with autism, at Lahore, exploring the most frequently used intervention for autism, highlighting the training needs of teachers, professional to provide the intervention effectively to children with autism. Sample of the study was selected by using purposive sampling technique, 213 teachers and professionals dealing with autism at special schools, centers and hospitals situated in Lahore. A questionnaire was developed on the basis of related literature which is comprised on 28 close-ended items and two open-ended questions. The researchers collected data from special schools, centers and hospitals from public and private sectors. The data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). It was concluded that professionals are providing intervention to children with autism by using eclectic approach.