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Developing Visual Supports For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Who Are Non-Verbal To Enhance Communication In The Home, School, & Community, Dallas Phelps Jun 2019

Developing Visual Supports For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Who Are Non-Verbal To Enhance Communication In The Home, School, & Community, Dallas Phelps

The Omnipedia Review

This annotated bibliography features journal articles and books that support the ideals of using visual supports and picture exchange communication systems (PECS) to support communication in individuals of all ages who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or developmental disabilities. While there are sources that delve into other types of communication systems in comparison to PECS, it is evident in my findings that PECS remains supreme in regard to initiated conversation with both prompted and spontaneous communication by the individual using PECS. The sources also list out the importance of including teachers and communication partners during the implementation of PECS and …


Missed Opportunities For Writing In The Kindergarten Classroom, Shalise Meadows Apr 2019

Missed Opportunities For Writing In The Kindergarten Classroom, Shalise Meadows

Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research

Writing is a very important part of life. Students begin learning to write before or during kindergarten. While in a kindergarten classroom, I noticed that there was a lot of writing, but it was mostly independent with little to no instruction. There are a few reasons as to why teachers are not spending time on writing instruction; for example, lack of time. However, there are simple ways that teachers can implement writing instruction and the feeling of a community in the classroom.


"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham Apr 2019

"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham

Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research

The students focused on in this piece are those considered average-achievers. Those afforded less opportunities like extra-curricular activities for enrichment and future success than others. This could be due to a lack of guidance, economic troubles, social problems, or simple lack of motivation. Data includes multiple articles describing how educational ability is influenced in different ways. This information is provided only with the goal to inform.


Sensory Integration Therapy On Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kacie Reusser, Kathryn Brandon Apr 2019

Sensory Integration Therapy On Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kacie Reusser, Kathryn Brandon

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The use of sensory integration in classrooms that have students with special needs, especially students with autism spectrum disorder have been increasing in recent years. Different kinds of sensory stimulation can be beneficial for students who have autism spectrum disorder. Students who have autism may struggle with noise, tactile, taste, or visual sensory sensitivities. We believe that having sensory integration therapy techniques implemented in the classroom would help students with disabilities by increasing their focus and reduce stemming in the classroom. We intend to review and analyze published research articles in the field and based on our findings, we intend …