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Surveys were completed by 133 teachers of students with autism from schools throughout the U.S.

Teachers were asked to read three descriptions of elementary-age students with varying degrees of autism, and answer questions related to whether the student should participate in national, state, and districtwide assessments, and if so, which accommodations the student should receive.

Results indicated that over 86% of those surveyed recommended that the student with Asperger syndrome participate; however, only 54.9% and 8.33% of the teachers, respectively, believed that students described as having moderate to severe autism should participate. Teachers indicated which accommodations they considered necessary for the students to participate in the testing; results for specific accommodations are provided in the article.