Paraprofessionals have assisted teachers with the physical care and management of students with autism for nearly two centuries. The passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94--142) dramatically changed the responsibilities of paraprofessionals. Paraprofessionals now collect and organize data, facilitate integration into less restrictive environments, and teach functional skills in natural settings.
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