AUTISM
SPECTRUM DISORDER…Wow, I connected with the plight of autism, through the children and
their families. ASD is so wide with numerous
levels of functionality ; however, I was very surprised how some children were able
to overcome autism, if that is a correct statement. They received intensive one-on-one therapy
and interaction at an early age and were able to become functional, mainstream
young learners.
I would like to investigate autism in twins,
siblings, and investigate early detections of ASD for early intervention in
children as young as 4 months. ASD consist of many levels of learning and
techniques to help the young learner become functional; more so, one is required to be taught how to empower and enable the young learner and not disable him, therefore, ASD relate directly with my
future aspiration of educating teachers on the different learning styles for
early learners.
The interview I had with
Ms. Hall concerning her son with autism motivated me the most as a person,
mother, grandmother, and professional. This mother never gave up, she never
stop believing that her son would one day be able to function independently, from the age of three years old when he was diagnosed with autism to his current age of nine and has very little signs of autism, attending a mainstream school and is doing well. This took hours of interaction with her son,
training from the agency that addressed her son’s ASD’s needs. In addition, the love and
support she received from family members and the community.
Furthermore, the research on how one-on-one
interaction might assist a child with varying abilities and resiliency gave insight to families, and the course work on how
cultures are different and one must be respectful to all cultures for the success
of the child, were paramount to my learning and understanding as a
scholar gave insight on society.
Finally, the
knowledge received from this course gave one a different out-look on one’s doctoral
pursuit. ASD, is very board, however, how communities, schools, teachers,
classmates, families, and parents of children with ASD deal with ASD can be
broken down into small leaning modules so that the child and every one in his
life is empowered and knowledgeable to help him succeed. Whether
this will be a main focus of the dissertation of a subtopic, it does not matter, I have connected to ASD
for life.
Dear Synera,
ReplyDeleteI just want to let you know that your Challenge is an issue that affects many young children and their families around the world. Furthermore, your future research will be able to help those families that have a child who has some form of autism. Also I learned so much from your presentation and discussions this semester about autism. Your interview from Ms. Hall was the most informative because I got a chance to hear from a family that is living with a child who has autism. According to Hanson and Lynch (2013), "the quality of parents-child relationships and the responsiveness of parents to their children are crucial determinants of children's developmental outcome." Ms. Hall according to your interview was a "responsiveness parent that believed that her child would one day be able to function independently." Great job with your presentation and blog. I look forward to hearing more from your research in the near future.
Reference
Hason, M. J., Lynch, E. W. (2013). Understanding families: Approaches to diversity, disability,
and risk. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
(2013). Understanding families: Approaches to diversity, disability,risks.
Hello Avis,
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, I agree Ms. Hall set the wheels in motion for me as well. Autism has no respect of person, race, culture, social-economic statues, or any other differences. It might cross cultures, nevertheless, its treatment of love and patience is universal
Synera,
ReplyDeleteYour course project topic is so important. The information you presented was very informative. I LOVE that ASD is with you for life. I really think this class allowed us to learn so much from each other, because I learned from you regarding your topic. Thanks.
Great blog and topic of research. I have always been intrigued by the thought of some children being cure from autism while others were not. I would love to know what you uncover about autism in twins and siblings! I just believe that their is still so much for us to know about this topic. I wish you well in your future studies. Natasha
ReplyDeleteHi Synera Johnson,
ReplyDeleteNice blog. Thank you for sharing your passion with special students. I also agree how they do intensively require one-to-one instruction. I have had few students who were diagnosed with "Autism" in pre-k3 in the past. I currently have a five-year-old student who is a twin and has been diagnosed with "Beck Width..." She is a twin and her twin sister is not diagnosed. My student is taller than average students. She is very intelligent in grasping letter knowledge and so forth fast. I have noticed how she is a left handed person in writing and continues to switch back and forth with left and right hand to write and color. I would like to inquire why her sister is not diagnosed and if it is hereditary. I would also like to inquire more information about "Beck Width" the causes and the negative affects. Thank you Vianey