Autism therapies

12:2:1—meaning, there are 12 students, one teacher who is dually certified in General and Special Education and 2 Teachers’ Assistants. As you will note by my field notes, Chris is a happy boy who has been classified as non-verbal and within the spectrum of autism. In addition to his specialized CPSE class (5 hours a day), Chris receives related…

Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or in short referred to as just autism, is a very server development disorder that has effected and consumed many children’s lives. Autism is not an easy illness to maintain. In this research paper I will discuss the effects that Autism can have on a person who suffers from it, how this disability impacts their families and friends, as well as their classroom and learning environment. I will also discuss what research based interventions and assistive…

Misconceptions and Speculations about Autism Write an “ignorance paper”. Given a disease or contemporary issue, find out and report on what is not known about this topic. Prove your points through your research. What do you make of autism spectrum disorder? Many people do not know what to make of it, especially since there is not much information on its causation and cure, explaining why mothers are often nervous trying to locate developmental delays. Studies focus predominantly on the…

Teaching students on the Autism Spectrum can be a difficult task for educators. However, it can be accomplished in a variety of ways when teaching students with various types of Autism. Furthermore, in order for the teaching to be effective, the learning must be differentiated for the students. Also, lessons should be modified to address the needs of each individual child. It is imperative to fully understand a child’s diagnosis before teaching them. Because Autism has several different…

Initially, therapy sessions can be intimidating, especially for children and adolescents. When I introduced myself to Caleb and he made no eye contact, I was not remotely surprised. Disappointingly, this behavior persisted throughout the entire session and were accompanied by some other deficits in communication, social interaction, as well as repetitive and stereotyped behavior. These behaviors persisted in such a way by the completion of our session, I decided to give Caleb a diagnosis of…

that one in 86 children are diagnosed with some degree of autism is humbling to anyone, parents especially. Any form or degree of autism (Autism spectrum disorder)…

being able to understand someone leads to Autistic children avoiding social interaction, however this leads to negative effects as well. A lack of social interaction does not give children the socialization that they need to develop. Children with Autism have trouble understanding society and their peers. This impacts their cognitive abilities and brain development. The book “Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger’s Syndrome” is written by Luke Jackson, a thirteen year old boy who has Asperger’s Syndrome…

Autism, a mental health disorder that is generally associated with the younger generation. Autism is on the rise, as research is becoming more abroad and educational. Another reason, parents/guardians are starting to become more aware of their child being considered for examination for autism, is due to the fact that educational providers are now being trained on how to identify these signs and symptoms. This is a touchy subject, and one that should be handled with caution. Keywords: autism,…

Participating in the virtual school observations was an overall beneficial experience for me as it made me more aware of the different schools offered throughout the state of Delaware and the students they aim to serve. It was definitely interesting seeing such a wide variety of schools that specifically serve students with various levels and types of disabilities. Many people, myself included, hardly ever think about these institutions as they may not directly affect everyday life or reach…

Troubled with nonverbal communication. Obsessive behavior. “inability to understand social/emotional issues or nonliteral phrases” (Autism Speaks 1). Awkward mannerisms. Almost every person can look back on memories of having issues with some or all of these things. Yet most are able to look back with a relief that it was small phase in life that has since passed, something to be remembered fondly, laughed at jokingly. But for people with Asperger’s syndrome these awkward behaviors are not just…