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This is an article written from a given lecture about autism and education at the University of Birmingham. This article covers autistic spectrum disorders of all types. Jordan, Rita. "Autistic spectrum disorders: a challenge and a model for inclusion in education." OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center. Vol 35, issue 1, p. 11-15.

Kasari, Connie, et al. "Parental Perspectives on Inclusion: Effects of Autism and Down Syndrome." Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 29.4 (1999), 297-305. Using the child's diagnosis, age, and current educational placement, a study was done to observe the effects of these factors on parent's perceptions of inclusion for their child with disabilities. Parents in the study filled out surveys asking questions on how they felt about their childs current educational situation and views on inclusive programs. The studies showed clear results. Parents of patients with Down syndrome showed a significant difference in support of inclusive programs over parents of children with autism. Age also played a role.

Tetreault, Allison Serra, and Dorothea C. Lerman. "Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism using Point-of-View Video Modeling." Education & Treatment of Children 33.3 (2010): 395-419. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. Video modeling is used as a technique for developing children with autism. One of the techniques used is POVM, which teaches children to maintain a conversation with a conversant. This study also helps improve vocal behavior, and eye contact. This practice has been shown to improve joint attention, self help, academic instruction, communication, and community survival. The use of these videos have also improved social skills in autistic people.

Barnes, Elizabeth, et al. "Phonological Accuracy and Intelligibility in Connected Speech of Boys With Fragile X Syndrome or Down Syndrome." Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research 52.4 (2009): 1048-1061. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. This article is looking at phonological accuracy and speech intelligibility. It compares reasearch on these two areas in boys with Down Syndrome and boys with autism spectrum disorder, and then boys with both. They test each of these things at differnt age levels. This article shares the results of the study with different tables and text.