Case Study Project: Research
Andrew Klutz qualified for special education services under the primary diagnosis of Autism. This paper will focus on Autism, and its educational issues and considerations.
What is Autism?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) defines Autism as having two primary areas of deficit. The first is the presence of persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, which includes: deficits in social-emotional reciprocity; deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction; and deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships. The second area is the
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“Identification and Evaluation of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders”. Pediatrics 120 – 5 (2007): 1183 – 1215
The authors, pediatric specialists, present a detailed discussion and schema regarding determining the diagnosis for autism. They use developmental milestones, and growth markers as an additional source of information for coming up with a definitive diagnosis.
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Shane, Howard, Laubscher, Schlosser, Ralf, Flynn, Suzanne, Sorce, James, Abramson, Jennifer. “Applying Technology to Visually Support Language and Communication in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 42 – 6 (2012): 1228 – 1235
The authors of this study did a longitudinal review of literature to determine the different uses and advantages of technology to support children with ASD in learning, behavior management, and communication. They discuss the range of alternative and augmentative forms of communication (AAC) that is available, ranging from no-tech, to low-tech to high-tech devices and tools.
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“Benefits of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) programme as compared with a non-specific approach.” Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research 46-4 (2002): 318 – 327.
The authors of this study discussed the TEACCH method in length as a tool for teaching. They used teacher assessment and behavior profiles to get pre and post experimental data from a control and an experimental group. The study was done for an entire school year in a regular education classroom. At the end of the year the researchers, found statistically significant results due to the difference in approaches.
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Ferraioli, Suzzanah J., Harris, Sandra L. “Effective Inclusion of Students on the Autism Spectrum.” Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 41 (2011): 19 – 28.
This study is a review of available literature regarding inclusion of students with autism into the general education setting. The authors provide sample educational techniques, modifications, and adaptations to allow students with ASD to fully integrate with their peers. The authors conclude that while there is a vast amount of literature in this topic, there remains a serious need for rigorous research and longitudinal