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Research Question:

How do SLPs effectively treat school-age children at the high functioning level on the Autism Spectrum?

Foundation Questions:

1. What is Autism?

2. What are the characteristics of Autism?

Tentative Points:

I plan to explain the effects of high functioning  autism. I plan to do this by explaining what autism is, and what the characteristics of high functioning autism.

Genres:

Genre #1 ~ Webliography

Voice : Clinician voice

Audience: General audience

Rationale: The webliography was created so I could tell those visiting my site a little about myself.

Genre #2 ~ Powerpoint Presentation

Voice: Clinician voice

Audience: Client and their family

Rationale: The presentation will provide basic information about Austism Specturm Disorders to the client and their family.

Genre #3 ~ Pamphlet

Voice: Clinician voice

Audience: General audience, & client and their family

Rationale: The pamphlet will include basic information about Aspergers and will be used to help others to learn more about autism.

Genre #4 ~ Journal (2 entries)

Voice: Parent voice

Audience: Client

Rationale: In the journal entries the client's mother will describe the changes in her child's life due to autism and the signs her child exhibited prior to diagnosis.

Genre #5 ~ Email Exchange ( 3 messages )

Voice: Client's teacher and mother

Audience: Client's family

Rationale: In the email messages the client's teacher will describe client's behavior in the classroom with the client's parents.

Genre #6 ~ Prayer

Voice: Client's mother

Audience: Client and their family

Rationale: The client's mother will be thanking God for the people that has helped her and her family through this crisis.

Genre #7 ~ Poem

Voice: Client

Audience:client's family and friends

Rationale: This poem will describe the affects of autism spectrum disorder.

Anticipated Intregration of Genres:

I plan to create a client with high functioning autism. The powerpoint presentation, and pamphlet will be a starting point for informing the general public about autism spectrum disorder. The poem, journal entries and email exchange will get the client's family  and teacher involved. Lastly,the prayer will unify all the genres.

Arndt, Tara L., Rodier, Patricia M., & Stodgell, Christopher,   J. (2005). The teratology of autism. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, 23, 189-199.  Retrieved October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO database.

Honey, Emma, Le Couteur, Ann & McConachie, Helen. (2005). Can a diagnosis of asperger syndrome be made in very young children with suspected autism spectrum disorder? Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 35, 167-176. Retrieved October 7, 2005,  from PsycINFO database.

 

Kabot, Susan, Masi, Wendy, & Segal, Marilyn. (2003). Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 26-33. Retrieved October 2005, from PsycARTICLES database.

 

Lauritsen, M. B., Pedersen, C. B., & Mortensen, P. B. (2005). Effects of familial risk factors and place of birth on the risk of autism: A national register-based study [Electronic version]. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines, 46, 963-971. Retrieved September 29, 2005, from MEDLINE database.

 Ma, D. Q., WhiMa, D. Q., Whitehead, P. L., Menold, M. M., Martin, E. R., & Ashley-Koch, A. E., et. al.(2005).Identification of significan Association and gene-gene interaction of GABA receptor genes  in autism [Electronic version]. American Journal of Human Genetics,

77, 377-388. Retrieved September 29, 2005, from MEDLINE database.

 

Nayate, A., Bradshaw, J. L., & Rineheart, N. J. (2005). Autism and asperger's disorder. Are they movement disorders involving the cerebellum and/or basa ganglia?. Brain Research Bulletin 4, 327-334. Retrieved September 29, 2005, from Academic Search Premier database.

Autism and Genes. (2005). Retrieved September 29, 2005, from ERIC database.

 

Autism overview: what we know. (2005). Retrieved September 29, 2005, from ERIC database.

 

Waltz, Mitzi. (2005). Reading case studies of people with autistic spectrum disorders: A cultural studies approach to issues of disability  representation. Disability & Society, 20, 421-435. Retrieved October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO database.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Always Thinking Inwardly

Understanding Me is Hard

Teaching Me Takes Patience

I'm a Very Special Person

Senstive to My Environment

My Many Distinguishing Characteristics

Pamphlet

 

 

What Is Autism?

• Autism is a developmental disability usually brought on as a result of a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to function normally. These disabilities are usually evidenced in the areas of communication and social skills.

   

What Are The Causes of Autism?

• There is no known cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder. But researchers believe that Autism may be caused by some type of functional or structural abnormality in the brain. Heredity, genes and medical problems are also being considered as possible problems.

   

What Are the Signs of Autism?

• Resistance to change
• May repeat words instead of using receptive language
• Aloofness
• Resist to cuddling
• Little or no eye contact
• Odd play patterns
• Obsessively attached to objects
• No fear of danger
• Laughing for no reason
• Trouble mixing with other people
• Appearing over sensitive
• Uneven motor skills
• Unresponsive to verbal cues
• Unresponsive to normal teaching

 

 

(ASA 2005)

How is Autism Diagnosed?

• Autism is diagnosed by observing an individual's behavior, developmental and communication skills. These individuals may have to undergo several medical tests to rule out different developmental disorder due to the fact that the symptoms associated with Autism closely resemble those of other disorders. A physician may use diagnostic tools such as a developmental screening to help diagnosis a patient with Autism.

How is Autism Treated?

• The treatment of Autism is very specific and especially tailored for the individual. There are many treatment options available. Some of the available options are: early intervention, speech therapy, specialized education, and dietary intervention. (NIMH 2005)

 

More Information:

• National Institute of Mental Health – http://www.nimh.nih./nimhhome/index.cfm
• Autism Society of America – http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

From:  teach4u@aol.com

Sent: October 13, 2005

To: smith43@hotmail.com

Subject: Conference

 

 

Mrs. Smith,

            I would like to set up a parent/teacher conference at your convenience to discuss Gavin’s academic progress this semester. Gavin’s ability to read has really surprised me because typically five year-old children can’t read yet. While I’m surprised by his ability to read, I’m concerned with some of the other behaviors he seems to be exhibiting in the classroom. For example I’m concerned with how Gavin doesn’t seem to mingle with the other children he seems to prefer to be alone and  when he is spoken to either by myself or the other children he have little or no eye contact. I’ve also observed that he seems to have irregular play patterns, such as repeatedly playing with the same objects in the same way. I’ve also observed some attention problems. I would like to discuss these concerns with you at our meeting. You can contact me via email or phone to set up the conference. My email is teach4u@aol.com and my phone is 326-1256 ext. 2001.

 

                                                                               Thank You,

                                                                                Mrs. Connor

 

 

From: smith43@hotmail.com

Sent: October 14, 2005

To: teach4u@aol.com

Subject: RE: Conference

 

 

Mrs. Connor,

            It’s odd that you would mention Gavin having trouble interacting with his classmates because at home he seems to interact normally with his father, his younger brother, and myself, but I have noticed that he seems to be really attached to certain objects, for example his G.I. Joes. I would like to set up an appointment to meet with you this Monday, October 17, at 1:00pm. Thank you for sharing your concerns with me about my son.

 

                                                                                 Thanks,

                                                                                 Mrs. K. Smith

 

 

From: teach4u@aol.com

Sent: October 14, 2005

To: smith43@hotmail.com

Subject: RE: RE: Conference

 

 

Mrs. Smith,

            Thank you for replying to my email so quickly.  I will look forward to meeting with you on Monday, October 17 at 1:00pm.

 

                                                                               Mrs. Connor

here's the link to my powerpoint presentation

http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~mccune11/aspergers%20presentation.ppt

here's the link to my powerpoint presentation

http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~mccune11/aspergers%20presentation.ppt

here's the link to my powerpoint presentation

http://mupfc.marshall.edu/~mccune11/aspergers%20presentation.ppt

God,

       I want to thank You for giving me Gavin.

       Even though he was diagnosised with Asperger Syndrome

      and I know our family is in for a lot of changes I still want You to

      know that I'm thankful that You blessed us with such a wonderful

      child.  I want  to thank You for those who were directly involved

      with Gavin's evaluation and diagnosis. First of all, I want to say

     thanks for Mrs. Connor, Gavin's teacher because without her emails

    we may have never had Gavin evaluated. Secondly, I would like to

    say thanks for providing us with  such an understanding doctor. 

    When we made the first appointpoint he sat down with us and

    explained the nature of Asperger's with us. He patiently listened to o

    our questions and concerns. He showed us a powerpoint

   presentation and gave us a pamphlet that answered many of the

   commonly asked questions about Asperger's.  Last but certianly not

   least, I would like to say thanks for Angela, Gavin's speech

  pathologist. At first I was concerned that Gavin wouldn't hit it off

  with her but after reading her webliography I knew he would have no

  problem in that area. She has been a tremenous help to both our

  family and Gavin. She suggested that I keep a journal as a way to

  express how we feel about the changes taking

  place in our family. She also helped Gavin write a poem dealing with

  he feelings about the changes happening in his life.  I hope through all

 of  this You will give me the ability to help others who may have this

  disorder.

                                      Amen