Abstract
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder causing impairment in thinking, feeling, hearing, speaking and social interaction. It has been observed that recent research in computer technology has led to an effective and efficient tool for treatment and improvement in autism children. So, alternative teaching methods are required for educating autism children with required skills. In this paper different instruction methods and therapies used for autism children are discussed. The variety of diverse assistive technologies used for the education of autism children are also mentioned .Finally the future challenges of recent technologies required for the improvement of autism children are also stated.
Introduction
Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Social Communication/Emotional Regulation/Transactional Support (SCERTS) ability to learn and spontaneously apply functional and relevant skills Uses practices from other approaches
Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication
Handicapped Children (TEACCH) capitalize on the relative strength while taking into account the recognized difficulties To help the individual map out activities and work independently
Verbal Behavior (VB) the development of language Developing a connection between a word and its value.
Table 1: list of additional teaching methods of autism
Instruction
Behavioral therapy is a used treatment for children with autism. It identifies and modifies specific behaviors through positive reinforcement and other behavior change techniques. This essay will delve into the effectiveness of behavioral therapy for children with autism and provide two references to support the information. One of the critical benefits of behavioral therapy for children with autism is that it can help them learn new skills and behaviors essential for social interactions and daily living.
Autism is a disorder in the nerves that makes the human brain socially inactive, and in order to understand it, several main aspects must be considered. Although autism
According to the CDC, it would not be an advancement for over half of the people studied. Accountable research studies also admit there is a lack of research in defining autism itself claiming, “There has been limited and conflicting evidence regarding the prevalence of adults diagnosed with ASD (Such information has been difficult to measure reliably because, (a) lack of access to support services often leaves adults with ASD underrepresented in the literature and underserved in their communities, and (b) many older adults currently served in the IDD system have a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities (DD) and may not necessarily have an autism diagnosis even though they present with the symptoms. It is also likely that there is also a vast cohort of adults with ASD who are not receiving needed services. In addition, many individuals are deemed ineligible for IDD services because their IQ scores exceed the maximum allowable for ID diagnosis or due to failure to
They find it often too difficult to understand: common phrases and saying, jokes and sarcasm and facial expressions or tone of voice. There are standard healthcare services designed to maintain the health and well-being of individuals with autism. They comprise of a wide range of treatments and therapies which are accepted and used by the majority of health care professionals. Service-based interventions include interventions supporting people with autism in education, employment and social care
Since the early 1960s, autistic children have been the subject when it comes to studies for applied behavior analytic (ABA) treatment (Smith & Antolovich, 2000). Autistic children who participate in ABA treatment also receive numerous types of programs (Smith & Antolovich, 2000). For instance, children take part in speech, sensorimotor integration, play therapy and etc (Smith & Antolovich, 2000). These interventions may complement behavior analytic treatment by enhancing children's skills or reducing maladaptive behaviors that hinder children's progress, such as aggression or stereotypes (Smith & Antolovich, 2000). The researchers try to limit the use of this treatment that by turning their limited resources into interventions that can be harmful or not very effective (Smith & Antolovich, 2000).
A. Speech therapies and social skill training can allow individuals with Autism to manage the degree the effects of Autism has on them. 1. Teaching young toddlers basic skills like attention and perception can also help diminish the extent to which autism effects an individual because the brain is most subject to change before the age of four. 2. Individuals with Autism can also benefit from learning how to cope with their anxiety, the younger the diagnosis the better the outcome of the therapies.
Numerous opinions on autism therapy are stated over time and controversy is strong. A therapy that is most common among autism therapists is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA teaches the person with autism skills with the use of rewards and punishments, if could be stated as
We all know that autism cannot be healed. But, voluminous researchers have found a way to assuage the symptoms of autism, thus offering a better life for kids with this ailment. And the key
Name: Lonnie Young III Topic: Autism General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose:
Autism Introduction Autism is a disorder that is encompassed in the autism spectrum (ASDs) (Landa, 2007). Autism spectrum disorders describe the brain development disorders and encompass Asperger syndrome, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) disorders. Features of the ASDs includes sensory and cognition problems, difficulty in communicating with other people, and repetitive behaviors. This paper will discuss autism with respect to what it is, the causes, autism in the inclusive classroom (what can be done to enhance total inclusion) and the role of the community.
Students with autism need repetition to follow the sequence and schedule in the classroom. During my Special Education experience, I was working with a student who has Autism and we used same activities to show the student that each day the student will be doing the same thing but focusing on a different skill. Also, the room had boundaries and stations for the student to indicate which station was next. I tried to keep the direction of the stations, consistent and appropriate for the student’s physical
It was found that less than half of the sample (n=13, 46%) had heard of the term ‘autism’, a majority of them being aware that autism is a type of disability. A few participants were able to describe autism or attributes associated with autism. A small number (n=5, 18%) of students could provide correct responses to all five questions about the etiology, course, communicability, and curability of autism. However, none of these participants responded correctly to questions about the characteristics of autism (i.e., difficulty in looking at other people, difficulty in learning how to read or write, difficulty in talking or expressing themselves, and difficulty in changing activities).
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)- allows children with little to no verbal ability to communicate using pictures Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)- the goal of this method is to make an improvement in communication, play and social behaviors and the child’s ability to monitor his own behavior Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)- to improve long-term quality of life by helping improve social skills, adaptability, and self-awareness to build social and relational skills. Social Communication/Emotional Regulation/Transactional Support (SCERTS)- promotes child initiated communication in everyday activities and the ability to learn while in a variety of settings. There are many difficulties with autism, including risks, physical and mental issues. Risks with ASD would
When people mention autism, they usually think the highest possible end of the spectrum; Asperger’s and Savants. This is what motivates me to work with this particular population. I want to enable effective communication, I do not want them to be dismissed, discounted or abused because of a language or speech barrier. There is a need for Speech Pathologists who have knowledge of the principles of ABA. I hope to one day conduct research on Autism and how it affects the language process, learning and the use of ACC deceives.
The field of special education has numerous federal and state laws that impact and regulate its implementation and evaluation. Since the present investigation provided special education services to the elementary student on the autism class, it was important to examine the legal bases for special education services, types of appropriate classroom settings for elementary school children, the importance of social behavior, the nature of autism, and improving communication disorders. Special Education Law Public Law 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1974, mandated free, appropriate educational services for all children irrespective of disability. Moreover, the law required that special education services be provided to the maximum extent possible in the least restrictive environment; a mandate that came to mean as