Category: Autism

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Review

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Autism is a disorder that science has not yet studied thoroughly, although it is a common problem in society. Therapists have only partially learned how to diagnose it, understand the causes of its occurrence, and evaluate its impact on human life. However, although autism is a…

  • Autist Students Identification: Distinctive Features of Autism

    Autism is a developmental disorder that is characterized by deficits in communication, both verbal and nonverbal, deficits in social interaction, and deficits in educational performance. The peak age for diagnosing Autism is at 3years. Children with autism usually like repetitive behavior and resist change. A case in point is they may prefer playing with spinning…

  • Assessing the Value of Token Reinforcement for Individuals With Autism the Article by Fiske, et al.

    Table of Contents Brief Article Summary Strengths and Limitations Future Research Perspectives Reference Brief Article Summary In children with autism, a token system is one of the instruments that are used to reinforce the desired behaviors. The article by Fiske et al. (2015) raises the problem of assisting the mentioned children with their learning and…

  • Inclusion of Students With Autism in General Education Classrooms

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Recommendations Reference Introduction The article main purpose is to sensitize the need for new strategies that would harness inclusion of students with ASD into general classrooms. It creates awareness, promotes the need for familiarization of teachers to these strategies, which are categorized as preventive, supportive or corrective. The authors…

  • Teaching Communication Skills for Elementary School Students With Autism

    Introduction Documentation by research has shown that non-handicapped youths can be of great assistance in teaching social skills for students with autism. The major successful system for handling the students with autism in a comprehensive situation may be comprised of playing games that are well integrated. Once training has been experienced, the students unto who…

  • Autism Among Kindergartners in Victoria, Australia

    Introduction The majority of children with disabilities suffer the effects of segregation and marginalization in different societies across the world. This disenfranchised cohort faces significant prejudice attributed to negative attitudes and perceptions held by society toward them. They are frequently denied opportunities that could help them understand their rights and privileges. Educational reforms and programs…

  • Autism and the Education System

    Introduction It is no secret that the education system for people with autism in the USA is one of the most significant challenges from the point of view of modern academic methods and learning processes. Thus, it should be recognized that over the past few years in America, there has been increased attention to helping…

  • Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum

    Fennell, Brian, and Karola Dillenburger. Applied Behaviour Analysis: What Do Teachers of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Know. International Journal of Educational Research, vol. 87, no. 0, 2018, pp. 110-118. Web. The article analyzes educators current practices, approaches, tactics, and strategies for teaching students with autism. In particular, the authors focus on the existing academic…

  • Accessibility For Students With Autism in Education in K-12

    For most children and teenagers, K-12 education is the most valuable and influential part of their lives, providing them with many experiences, new knowledge, close friends, and basic social skills. Unfortunately, this sometimes may not be the case for schoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Even though the overall situation is much better, and more…

  • A Skill Acquisition Plan for Children with Autism

    The skill acquisition plan is targeted at teaching a child to ask when he or she wants something. It is a crucial independence skill for kids to learn based on the ability to articulate their needs and desires in a clear, respectful, and appropriate manner. Prepare for the learning environment by minimizing all the distractions…