Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 5 2 2017 2 25 Preparation for Teachers for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Call for Quality and Quantity 225 230 EN Freddie W. Litton Professor of Special Education and Dean, University of Houston- Victoria, Texas, USA Anthony R. Rotatori Rita Coombs-Richardson Rachel Martinez EDUCATION20175219 10.12691/education-5-2-19 2016 9 3 2017 1 9 2017 2 23 This paper describes and documents the need for an increase in both the quantity and quality of training programs for one of the rapidly expanding areas of special education - children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Challenges and barriers to teacher preparation efforts are described along with program research based strategies and emerging concepts that should be included in a teacher preparation program in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders.