Evidence-Based Practice Briefs
Evidence-based practice (EBP) briefs have been developed for all 24 identified evidence-based practices. Select a practice in the list below to access the overview of the practice and downloadable PDF files for the EBP brief and the individual components. An evidence-based practice brief consists of the following core components:
Components of an Evidence-Based Practice Brief
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Overview:
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A general description of the practice and how it can be used with learners with autism spectrum disorders.
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Implementation:
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Explicit step-by-step directions detailing exactly how to implement a practice, based on the research articles identified in the evidence base.
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Implementation Checklist:
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The implementation checklist offers a way to document the degree to which practitioners are following the step-by-step directions for implementation, which are based on the research articles identified in the evidence base.
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Evidence Base:
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The list of references that demonstrate that the practice is efficacious and meets the National Professional Development Center’s criteria for being identified as an evidence-based practice.
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Some practices include supplemental materials such as data collection sheets.
