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A Guide To Playing With Children With Autism, Kathy R. Doody Ph.D. Oct 2015

A Guide To Playing With Children With Autism, Kathy R. Doody Ph.D.

Foster/Adoptive Parent Training Projects

This poster discusses some of the best practices for playing with children with autism, and was originally displayed at the Fall Research and Creativity Forum at Buffalo State College on October 29 2015.


The Impact Of Pictorial Representations In Teaching Math Word Problems To A Child With Autism, Hossein Shirvani Sep 2015

The Impact Of Pictorial Representations In Teaching Math Word Problems To A Child With Autism, Hossein Shirvani

Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations

The study used a single subject A-B-A research design because it used one subject, an 18-year old boy participant who was diagnosed with having higher spectrum Autism (Asperger). The investigator examined the effect of pictorial representations of math word problems on the participant’s performance in solving one step, two steps, and three steps math word problems. The investigator found that the use pictorial representations improved the participant’s math achievement in solving math word problems. The investigator also found that the participant had difficulty understanding words with mathematical connotations.


Designing Effective School-Based Interventions For Children With Autism In Underserved Regions, John J. Wheeler Jun 2015

Designing Effective School-Based Interventions For Children With Autism In Underserved Regions, John J. Wheeler

ETSU Faculty Works

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Teaching Paleobiology To Children With Autism, Howard R. Feldman, Dina Beck Jan 2015

Teaching Paleobiology To Children With Autism, Howard R. Feldman, Dina Beck

Lander College for Women - The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School Publications and Research

We describe the importance of using research-based instruction in science education, especially in regard to children with autism spectrum disorder. This study details various methods to address the needs and develop the strengths of children with autism through the science curriculum. We discuss methods to minimize the anxiety of individuals with autism. Our focus is on how the social, emotional, and general life skills of autistic students can be enhanced through the use of the science curriculum. Science, specifically paleobiology, can be used as a bridge to help children with autism better connect with, interact with, and understand their immediate …