Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact,
2018
Bethel University
Autism Spectrum Disorder And Family Impact, Angela J. Goodwin
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Primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face various specific challenges no matter the severity of their child’s ASD. Children with autism experience difficulty with social interaction and communication and experience restricted or repetitive thoughts or patterns of behavior. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face challenges directly related to their child’s diagnosis. Parenting a child with autism exhibits high amounts of stress, and affects mothers and fathers differently. Parents who are able to successfully find coping mechanisms such as increased social support, participation in their child’s therapy, and increased optimism can assist them in parenting …
Effective Discipline Methods,
2018
Bethel University
Effective Discipline Methods, John George Hayes
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School systems have the main responsibility of educating students, and to help achieve this goal, schools need standards of behavior that promote safety, order, and discipline methods to address unacceptable behavior. This paper set out to explore the current discipline methods that schools use, and the effects (positive or negative) of each method. Relevant literature articles were reviewed and analyzed. Exclusionary discipline (out of school suspension and expulsion) is a commonly used discipline method in schools, but research has shown that it is not effective and can be harmful when overused for minor infractions. Furthermore, out of school suspension rates …
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention,
2018
Bethel University
Connections Between Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders And Gang Affiliated Youth: How Educators Can Play A Role In Prevention, Meghan K. Herlofsky
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This paper identifies the risk factors shared by students who receive special education services under the category of emotional and behavioral disorders and gang affiliated youth. It also recognizes the role an educator can play in the identification of these risk factors and the prevention of gang involvement. The connection between both focus groups is profound and often a result of an environment not chosen by the student. Through educator awareness, early intervention and ongoing efforts, students with emotional and behavioral disorders may be dissuaded from affiliation changing not only their lives but potentially future lives.
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child,
2018
Bethel University
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Impact Of Toxic Stress And Complex Trauma On The Developing Child, Rebecca J. Holman
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Adverse childhood experiences have been found to increase the likelihood of immediate and long-term negative impacts on children. Adverse childhood experiences are complex traumatic events that can produce a powerful stress response in a child’s brain and body, which has the potential to influence their development. Children with adverse traumatic experiences are at an increased risk for altered neurodevelopment due to the influence of toxic stress. Research has shown this altered development to be associated with many negative outcomes, including adopting health risk behaviors, disease, behavior problems, and social, emotional and cognitive impairment. These negative outcomes have the potential to …
Finding The Gold Standard Intervention For Social Skills Deficits In Autism Spectrum Disorders,
2018
Bethel University
Finding The Gold Standard Intervention For Social Skills Deficits In Autism Spectrum Disorders, Molly Delia Hunholz
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This literature review focuses on finding research supported techniques to teach social skills to students with autism and to compare each curriculum in terms of generalization of skills, acquisition of new skills, ease of parent use, and student enjoyment. The goal of this review is to discover whether there really is a “gold standard” for social skill curriculum for students with autism or if there are many different curricula that are “gold standards” in specific skill areas. This literature review answers many questions about the way social skills are taught to students with ASD. The results lead one to ask …
How Effective General Education Management Strategies And Awareness Of Cultural Environment Could Decrease The Need For Initial Special Education Services,
2018
Bethel University
How Effective General Education Management Strategies And Awareness Of Cultural Environment Could Decrease The Need For Initial Special Education Services, Jennafer Roxas Jechorek
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During my time as a federal setting III EBD teacher in a self-contained elementary-aged program, there have been two critical elements in this field that have provided me the passion to tackle this topic of effective classroom management strategies for problem behaviors and the environmental factors that may drive those problem behaviors. I chose this topic to provide my students hope for a successful future, even if the world outside of school is setting them up for failure. As a federal setting III EBD teacher, I saw my students struggling in school because environmental factors, such as lack of sleep …
The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs,
2018
Bethel University
The Benefits Of Unstructured Time For Students With Special Education Needs, Maggie P. Jensen/Kregness
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This research was completed with the goal of contributing to the discussion of unstructured time in the school day. Specifically, it looked at the question; what are the benefits of unstructured time for students with special education needs? A literature review was completed, where data from different studies across the US and similar countries (Canada, UK) was compared for similarities and discrepancies. Additionally, the search was narrowed to students receiving special education services under the categories of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Health Disabilities (OHD). Based on the data compiled, it was concluded that for students with these needs, …
How The Increase Of Students With Autism Has Impacted The General Education Classroom,
2018
Bethel University
How The Increase Of Students With Autism Has Impacted The General Education Classroom, Jennifer Elaine Jonland
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There has been a significant increase of students with autism in the general education classroom over the past few years. The education system is moving towards inclusion based of the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA), which offers a free an appropriate education to all. It is important to look at the impact students with autism have had on their typically developing peers and teachers in the general education classroom. This research looks at both positive and negative impacts that autism students have had on the general education setting. A challenge for teachers is the lack of training they have …
Poverty And Special Education: Disproportionality And Unmet Student Needs,
2018
Bethel University
Poverty And Special Education: Disproportionality And Unmet Student Needs, Andrea Crystal Lahti
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In recent years, policy concerns have regarded over-representation of minority students in special education as a problem in schools across the United States. While over-representation may be an issue for some racial groups, there is a lurking problem of inequality in the accessibility of education for certain students. The literature reviews various topics related to the impact poverty can have on learning trajectories including intersecting racial inequalities and disproportionality in special education, successful interventions in high-poverty schools, and limits to accessing special education services. The literature highlights the potentially unmet needs of students living in poverty of varying racial and …
An Application Of Collaborative And Proactive Solutions In A High School Special Education Program,
2018
Bethel University
An Application Of Collaborative And Proactive Solutions In A High School Special Education Program, Jesse David Kwakenat
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By examining the foundational concepts of learned helplessness, motivation, and a child’s self-perception of control, this thesis examines why students who appear to lack motivation or self-regulation behave in the manner in which they do, both in general education as well as special education. The thesis then examines research pertaining to interventional strategies and their efficacy in addressing students identified as having low motivation. The conclusion summarizes a brief trial of Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (Greene, R.W., 2008) interventional model for children struggling with behavioral and academic skills acquisition that was conducted at Saint Paul Central High …
Parental Involvement Within The Special Education System,
2018
Bethel University
Parental Involvement Within The Special Education System, Lauren E. Lehman
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Parental involvement of children with special needs in schools and the IEP process have both been a topic of interest for decades. Research shows that parental involvement produces a number of benefits for children. However, studies have also found that even with the implementation of IDEA 2004, many parents continue to play passive roles in their child’s special education. While considering the disconnect between known benefits and yet minimal parental involvement, the following guiding questions have been examined: 1. What is the current nature of parental involvement in the IEP plan and process? 2. What role does the school play …
A Review Of Choice And Preference Interventions And Their Impact On Students With Disabilities,
2018
Bethel University
A Review Of Choice And Preference Interventions And Their Impact On Students With Disabilities, Corinne Marie Lozinski
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This empirical research literature review was conducted in order to better understand the effects that students' choice and preference have on increasing academic performance rates and decreasing disruptive behaviors within classroom and residential settings for students with disabilities. 30 peer reviewed publications were included in this review and were organized into sections pertaining to instructional/material choice, task-sequence choice, preference/task choice, and consequence (reward) choice. Results from this study provide evidence that implementing choice and preference into the classroom setting can decrease disruptive classroom behavior while simultaneously increasing student work performance.
Effective Learning And Behavioral Strategies And Supports For Low Functioning Students With Autism,
2018
Bethel University
Effective Learning And Behavioral Strategies And Supports For Low Functioning Students With Autism, Brennan O'Brien Mckeag
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This thesis set out to research current literature and research regarding various aspects of working with low functioning students with autism. It contains information regarding learning styles for typically functioning students, as well as learning styles and strategies for low functioning students with autism. Examined closely in this thesis are the pieces that go into developing a comprehensive treatment plan for students with autism. It covers three different levels of academic and behavior interventions, as well as the implications they could hold for low functioning students with autism. Communication skills and strategies were also examined and expert practitioner interviews were …
Social Emotional And Cognitive Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy For Students With Disabilities,
2018
Bethel University
Social Emotional And Cognitive Benefits Of Animal Assisted Therapy For Students With Disabilities, Rochelle Danielle Molde
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Research has shown that incorporating the use of a therapy dog in a school setting can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, promote positive social interactions among peers, boost confidence, and increase motivation for learning in certain academic areas such as reading. The presence of a therapy dog generates an overall calming atmosphere in the classroom, resulting in students who are more willing to participate, engage in empathy, and display responsibility. The author of this thesis researched the social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of utilizing a therapy dog in the school setting with students with disabilities. A literature review …
Elevated Anxiety In Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder And The Implications Of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies As An Effective Treatment Plan,
2018
Bethel University
Elevated Anxiety In Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder And The Implications Of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies As An Effective Treatment Plan, Nichole L. Olsen
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As educators, we have seen Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety levels, mental health issues, and explosive behaviors rise in the general education population as well as the special education population in the last five years. The need for effective research based treatment plans is a very high demand in order to best serve our rising ASD population with comorbid anxiety in the school setting. There is building evidence in research that supports positive outcomes when using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) for adolescents with ASD comorbid with anxiety who have some emotion recognition abilities as well as age appropriate intellectual and …
Physical Activity And Academic Achievement In Students With Disabilities,
2018
Bethel University
Physical Activity And Academic Achievement In Students With Disabilities, Kirsten M. Olson
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This literature review examines studies that investigated and evaluated the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement in students with disabilities. Research was found and reviewed that used school-aged participants, exercise or physically movement interventions, and standardized tests to measure academic achievement. Several brain regions are involved in both cognitive and motor tasks, which has sparked interest in this area of study. The studies reviewed showed that there is a positive relationship between being more physically active and having improved cognitive abilities. Student participants of the studies showed increased scores on standardized academic tests after participating in a physical exercise …
Positive Alternatives To Exclusionary Discipline For Students In Kindergarten Through 12th Grade,
2018
Bethel University
Positive Alternatives To Exclusionary Discipline For Students In Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, Megan Elaine Radmer
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Schools across the country are utilizing exclusionary discipline (ED) at an alarming rate. Exclusionary discipline is suspension, expulsion, and other disciplinary actions leading to a student’s removal from the typical educational setting. Exclusionary discipline rates have increased dramatically in the past decade. Past research has shown the negative effects of the use of ED including academic failure, high school drop out, grade retention, illegal substance abuse, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, restorative practices, in-school suspension, mentoring/counseling programs, and conflict resolution and social emotional learning programs have all proven to be positive …
Behavioral And Academic Strategies For Students With Ebd,
2018
Bethel University
Behavioral And Academic Strategies For Students With Ebd, Natalie A. Renalls
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This thesis discusses a variety of behavioral and academic strategies for special education and general education teachers to help support students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). The literature review covers the behavioral and academic strategies themselves along with the peer-reviewed research studies on these strategies. Based on research, special education and general education teachers are able to use the behavioral and academic strategies successfully in their classroom. The different programs used to help behavioral skills for students EBD included Stop and Think, We Have Skills! (WHS), Second Step, and Fast Track. However, there are some limitations within the research, …
Evidence Based Reading Strategies For Students With Mild To Moderate Disabilities,
2018
Bethel University
Evidence Based Reading Strategies For Students With Mild To Moderate Disabilities, Mackenzie Thompson
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The intended purpose of this paper is to examine successful literacy strategies for students with learning disabilities and to also determine how to scaffold literacy instruction to meet the needs of all learners, whether in the general education or Special Education setting. Students with mild to moderate disabilities may require additional supports in developing their reading skills. This paper addresses how research based literacy strategies can be implemented into daily literacy instruction and how they can have a positive impact on overall student learning. The research questions that are examined throughout this paper include: What are successful literacy strategies that …
Supports In Higher Education For Students With Dyslexia And Other Specific Learning Disabilities-A History And Summarization On The Experience Of Students, The Effectiveness Of Present Accommodation, And Areas Of Future Growth., Hannah M. White-Mcginn
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According to the National Center for Special Education, there has been an increase in the past few decades in the amount of students with dyslexia who have enrolled in higher education programs.This includes two year, four year, and technical programs. With an increase of enrollment, there has also been a push for the inclusion and support of these students. Higher education programs have had to increase their attempts to integrate these students into the general population. Adaptations and modifications are used to help these students access higher education at the same level of their non-disabled peers. The successfulness of these …
