Abstract
Over the past decade, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders has increased remarkably, with recent estimates suggesting one in every 88 children are now being identified. This trend has important implications for school psychology practitioners and trainers alike, as school psychologists are sure to encounter students with autism with greater frequency going forward. In this study, a sample of school psychologists (N=168) responded to a survey regarding their training to engage in various forms of autism-related service delivery, including assessment and identification. Results showed that most respondents perceived themselves as less than competent in multiple areas of service delivery and were generally dissatisfied with the preparation they received. Recommendations for the training of school psychologists to work with this growing population of students are offered.
