Autism Speaks- Part 1250words, APA, reference class material Only.
Before participating in this week’s Discussion, please make sure you have visited the Autism Speaks website from this unit’s readings. Research some of the local resources available in your area.
Please respond to the following:
ASD Case Study: Molly Assignment
Molly is a 4-year-old preschool student with autism spectrum disorder and significant expressive and receptive language deficits. She is primarily echolalic and seldom uses her language spontaneously to communicate with peers and teachers. She has a difficult time following directions and transitioning from one activity to the next. Molly is very fearful of social situations and often avoids social interactions. Molly spends the vast majority of her time on the playground alone with little peer interaction. Molly engages in stereotypical behaviors such as hand flapping, vocalizations, and eye gazing. She has been noted to slap herself in the head and has recently begun slapping parents and teachers. Molly is noted to have a short attention span, poor motor coordination, difficulty tying her shoes and managing snaps and buttons, and sensory-seeking needs.
Assignment
Based on the above case study of Molly, you will use the Unit 9 Assignment Template to write a 3- to 5-page informative essay that analyzes how Molly’s communication, behavior, social skills, cognitive skills, and sensory-motor skills can be addressed. This essay should include specific examples of strategies and environmental supports that would be beneficial for Molly given her identified individual needs. Be sure to address all five areas of need (communication, behavior, social, cognitive, sensory-motor). You will discuss professional conduct with parents and family members when supporting Molly’s needs.
Introduction
Communication Skills
Behavior Skills
Social/Emotional Skills
Cognitive Skills
Sensory-Motor Skills
Professional Conduct
Conclusion
Assignment Guidelines
Your Assignment should include the following elements:
This Assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:
CE340-4: Analyze the differences in communication, behavior, social/emotional, cognitive, and sensory-motor skills of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
PC-3.1: Conduct oneself to reflect the characteristics and culture of a given work setting.
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Web Resources
This week you will visit the Autism Speaks website, which provides great information, tools, and resources to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. You may even filter by your state and read about some of the local resources and services available in your area. You will use information from this site to guide your Discussion responses this week.
Autism Speaks. (n.d.). Resource guide. Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
Practice What You Have Learned: In the upcoming Assignment, you will read a case study about a child with autism and then consider how various behavioral issues can be addressed.
This Learning Activity will help you prepare for the Assignment. Specifically, you will read a case study and then answer questions about various behavioral needs. This Learning Activity will also help you be successful in meeting the following Course Outcome: