Autistic Observation

1) explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests

It is estimated that one in every sixty eight children will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (CDC, 2014). In schools around the country these students are struggling in their classroom environment due to deficits in three areas; communication skills, social skills, and repetitive behaviors or interest (Marder & Fraser, 2012). Implementing the use of technology in the classroom like iPad, iPod, android tablets, e-readers, and computers is beneficial to students with autism spectrum disorder. It can increase communication skills, can help make their classroom experience more pleasant, and it gives them the best chance at success.

It is important that when Observing and recording you of selecting the appropriate method to suit desired aim of the observation it. We do observations to help look at the different areas of development i.e. physical, intellectual, emotional, and social.

In accordance to the ethical guidelines written by The British Education Research Association (BERA, 2011), the names of the children and school, where used, have been changed in order to maintain confidentiality and anonymity. KU 1.2/KU 1.5

Part I: The legal considerations would be to inform the participants that there would be no harm or risk to the participants. Since the participants are adolescents the researcher needs to obtain a secure informed consent from the parent or guardian before they participate. The researcher’s ethics are to provide full disclosure to the participants. The researcher should be open and honest to the participants regarding the study. The researcher’s ethical consideration is to protect the privacy of each participant. This can be accomplished by ensuring confidentiality and by having the data stored securely. Also, the researcher should

For the Autism Clinic observation, I went on March 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM. I observed the child named Ryden. I was observing the child and the professionals working with the children, and the environment from the pool area.

Autism is a disorder that has to do with developmental issues that lead to communication and interaction impairments.Fifty years ago people would be clueless as to how to help people with Autism, fortunately medical technology has improved greatly since then and we are much more successful at understanding and treating Autism. Although a cure has not been found for Autism yet scientists are still working 24/7 to make this happen. In the meanwhile, it would greatly benefit us all to have some essential information about it so that if one ever does come to meet a person with Autism he or she can be respectful and helpful. Autism Spectrum Disorders are difficult to live with and around but with proper knowledge of the neurological disorder life can be made easier for everyone.

There are several types of methods that can be used for qualitative research. They include ethnographic, case study, phenomenological, ground theory, and critical study. The following will detail what the methods are and how they could be used in a classroom at Stephen Decatur Middle School. The research question being utilized for each example scenario is “will the use of audio books increase engagement for seventh grade special education students during independent reading sessions?”

As my avatar was walking around the Autism Awareness Center, my first reaction to the stimulation was heartbreaking. Reading about autistic children and how they were treated in public schools was sad. For example, teachers using horrible methods like the restraining chair or the isolation to control their behavior. This made me think about the children who would go through these types of punishments, it must be hard for them not being able to defend themselves. On the other hand, it was really informative because I was able to learn the different causes and characteristics autism children have. When going to the third floor, it went more into detail how over stimulating it can be for a student to look and listen to a person at the same time.

I wanted to research the differences between typical brains and people with autism spectrum disorder brains. I wanted to research this topic because I learned a lot of symptoms of autism but I was clueless about what it was doing to the brain. This topic relates to both books, The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin, and The Teenage Brain by Frances Jensen. My topic related to these topics because in Temple Grandin's book it talked about the strengths and weaknesses of people with autism and how to counteract those weaknesses and make them into strengths. In Frances Jensen´s book, it talked about how the brain worked, how information was sent between synapses from different parts of the brain to communicate what was happening. Although autism

The author proposes to evaluate the “effects of delivering academic instruction through an iPad versus traditional materials (paper, pencil and flashcards) on the occurrence of challenging and academic engagement behavior for children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder)” (2013, p. 510).

To begin, a computerized random sample of 100 participants from each age and education range will be made. Once the selection process is complete, a packet containing all pertinent information about the study (i.e. its purpose, when and how it will be administered and consent form, etc.), will be sent home with the student for their parents to review. On the same day the students are sent home with their packet, a memo will be sent out to all the teachers with the names of those students who have been selected. Once the consent forms have been turned in, the teachers will send an email to the principal advising them that the study is ready to

I walk for autism Speaks because I am the mother of a child on the autism spectrum. I walk to raise awareness and to help other families find resources and support like we have found. Our son Austin is 2.5 years old, nonverbal, and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Austin was a happy baby and was advanced at meeting all his milestones during the first year, even learning to talk. We quickly noticed what we know now as his first sign of autism, he would never respond to his name. Then he began to show unusual behaviors such as toe walking, self harm, repetitive behaviors, and stimming. His pediatrician assured us he was fine. At around 16-18 months old he not only stopped learning new words he lost all the words he once knew and became nonverbal. Finally his

Passive consent was gained from the parents of the research participants (Hinduja, Young, & Daniels, 2013). However, there was no mention as to how the researchers gained access to the schools. Gaining access to the school sites could be granted by asking the school district and individual school administrators for approval. The researchers did follow ethical standards by obtaining informed consent from parents

Cody is an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with autism. Cody tends to perseverant on things that are dangerous. He often verbalizes “glass is dangerous, it cuts your eye, call 211, go to the hospital.” Cody also tends to stare off into space and is socially inappropriate.