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The rise of autism in the schools has increased the need for specialized programs and specific training for teachers to meet the needs of these students. The article reports classroom success using the STAR program, developed at Portland State University, Graduate School of Education, Special Education Department by Dr. Joel Arick.

Information about Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research(STAR) program at http://www.starautismprogram.com

Information about PSU's continuing education specialty certificate for autism at http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/autism

The February 16th article titled, "Autism in students up sharply", by Steven Carter can be found at http://www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1140062119176270.xml?oregonian?lctop&coll=7