Autism

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This paper reviews and discusses the study by Terry B. Hancock and Ann P. Kaiser titled 'The Effects of Trainer-Implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching on the Social Communication of Children with Autism'. According to the paper, this article examines the effects of enhanced milieu teaching on the social communication skills of preschool children with autism.

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"In the December 22, 2003 issue of Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Eugene A. Geist discussed a case study in which research was conducted in an integrated preschool setting, which included children with a variety of disabilities as well as children who were considered to be typically developing (Geist 2003). Debate have raged for years over the best methodology to use in educating children with autism, with much of the research advocating developmentally appropriate practice as the best guide for teaching in early childhood (Geist 2003). Research also advocates formalized, structured teaching for children with autism, while Geist's study assessed the effectiveness of merging elements from both philosophies in order to address the educational needs of children with autism (Geist 2003). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Geist, Eugene A. (2003 December 22). The effects of teaching play strategies on social interaction for a child with autism: a case study. Journal of Research in Childhood Education. Retrieved March 07 2006 from HighBeam Research Library Web site.
• Hancock, Terry B; Kaiser, Ann P. (2002 April 01). The effects of trainer-implemented enhanced Milieu Teaching on the social communication of children with autism. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. Retrieved March 07 2006 from HighBeam Research Library Web site.
• Shalem, Uri. (2005 December 22). From logos to orthographic symbols: a multilevel fading computer program for teaching nonverbal children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved March 07 2006 from HighBeam Research Library Web site.

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