Autism Interventions in the Classroom

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses how one may be an informed consumer of and referral sources for psychotherapy services for children on the autism spectrum. This work explores the basics of psychotherapy services, including the commonalities across different brands of therapy and the various venues of these services, such as community mental health center in Vermont and individual private practices. Further, the writer looks at what accommodations must be made in standard therapy approaches in order to be effective with an elementary school level of autistic student. This work describes how an educator would integrate this into current work.

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Objective
Introduction
Behavioral Interventions and Psychological Interventions
Interventions in the Classroom
Behavioral Therapy & Psychological Interventions
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Social intervention includes teaching the child how to start a conversation and how to reply to others as well as how to close a conversation. Children with ASD need practice with social skills much the same as other students need to practice math or writing. The provision of step-by-steep instructions and exercises greatly assist the ASD child. Role-playing social interactions through use of a script with simple steps assist the ASD child in social interactions. Identification of opportunities that the ASD child can work in collaboration with another student is a great method for teaching social skills to the ASD child. The ASD child's effort may be offered support through designation of a helper and teaching the ASD child to become aware of the thoughts and feelings of others is very important."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition. Washington DC, American Psychiatric Association, 1994
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (2007) School Psychiatric Program & MADI Resources Center. School Psychiatry Organization.
• Bostic, JQ, Bagnell, A. School Consultation. In Kaplan BJ, Sadock VA. Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 8th edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2004
• Clinical Practice Guideline: Report of the Recommendations. Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Assessment and Intervention for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years). 1999 Publication No. 4215 - from the NYS Department of Health, Early Intervention Program
• Dulcan, MK, Martini DR. Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2nd Edition. Washington DC, American Psychiatric Association, 1999

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