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Autism Case Study, 2007.
A case study analysis of an autistic child within a school setting.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the case study of an 11-year-old boy who is in fifth grade and who has a moderate form of autistic disorder. The paper briefly defines autism syndromes and the ways in which they can vary. It then discusses the writer's observations of the child within a classroom setting. The writer discusses ways she would approach the care and teaching of this particular child.
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"Max is an 11-year-old in fifth grade, who has a moderate form of Autistic Disorder. The defining characteristic of autism is jointly having impaired communication, social skills, and marked lack of cognitive and behavioral flexibility. Autism is a behavioral diagnosis that is dependent on the presence of a requisite number of behaviors that exist to as specific degree across this triad of chracteristics and causes impairment in social and occupational functioning. In United States, behavioral diagnoses are made on the basis of categories presented in the DSM-IV-TR. The DSM-IV-TR clusters the behaviors to allow ordering and diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). The diagnosis is a term that points to the cluster of behaviors that make up autism."
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Systems Development Case Study: the Case of PepsiCo, 2005.
A case study looking at PepsiCo's implementation of a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at PepsiCo's recent decision to implement a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system for its international operations. It paper examines the objective that drove the change, the factors at play which made it desirable, the main participants in the new design, and the systems development cycle approach which would have worked best had it been implemented at the start of the entire process.
Finally, the paper looks at the problems and opportunities that would have been considered by the student if he had been in charge of the design and implementation of the new procurement system.
From the Paper
"The following paper will briefly review five questions which invariably arise when assessing why a particular systems arrangement is adopted by an organization. Specifically, the paper will look at PepsiCo's objectives for any Purchase to Pay system modification it undertakes, what factors were present to motivate the company to implement the project, who were the main participants PepsiCo had to involve so as to develop the corporation's revamped Purchase to Pay system, which systems development cycle approach would have been best for the PepsiCo project and, not least of all, what problems and opportunities should have been considered in conducting the initial systems investigation? This is a fairly complex topic, but the underlying truth it reveals are not especially complex at all; to wit, the case study of PepsiCo underscores how important it is to examine every option and scenario before making detailed changes.."
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Autism in Children, 2002.
A discussion on the increase in autism cases in the United States.
3,280 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper studies the development disorder of autism in children and sheds light on some important research in this area. The writer explores the statistics that reveal that autism is now on the rise among children in the United States with as many as 250,000 children suffering from this condition.
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"Autism is a serious developmental disorder in which children often do not follow the correct development milestones and thus suffer form various forms of speech and cognitive defects. There are usually more than one symptoms of the disorder and the conditions can vary from person to person in its intensity and gravity but most commonly such children appear to exist in some isolated world. For reasons that appear completely baffling to researchers and scientist, Autistic children are usually not capable of understanding what the other person wants them to do; in short they cannot follow instructions correctly. Some children are often seen following a rather strange pattern of repetitive actions, such as banging their head or rocking back and forth. But it has been found that there are some less serious forms of autism too in which children usually do not engage in such activities but still their behavior cannot be termed as normal."
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Autism, 2007.
This paper evaluates an article by R.P. Hobson and J.A. Meyer tittled "Foundations for Self and Other: A Study in Autism" and published in a 2005 issue of "Developmental Science".
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper is a peer review of a study on autism, titled "Foundations for Self and Other: A Study in Autism". The author points out that, in this study, the researchers sought to delve into the issue of self-others relationship in developmental psychology and theory of mind, particularly in the context of autistic children. The paper concludes that, although this experiment was conducted based on sound theory, the methodology was so complex that replication will be difficult.
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"The researchers suggest that points-to-self in normal children were decreased by inaccessibility to representations of self through the experimenter, whereas autistic children were relatively unaffected. The researchers re-affirmed previous studies on autistics' propensity for adapting a "third person" stance as well as normal children's "natural" propensity to model others and "see" one's self in others. The additional finding that nearly all the subjects placed the stickers on their own bodies without instruction but adjusted its position according to the experimenter's instruction, led the researchers to conclude that "cross-person representation" was at work."
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Autism, 2005.
Study reviewing the usefulness of a written script program to tutor vocal, well-read, kids suffering from autism conversational communication skills.
9,773 words (approx. 39.1 pages), 45 sources, APA, $ 199.95
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This study evaluates the usefulness of a written draft program in educating conversational communication skills to vocal and well-read children suffering from autism. Additionally, generality of conversational skillfulness gathered from the written draft program is measured with untaught subjects of conversation, and with a dissimilar conversational associate in a dissimilar location. Paper includes copies of articles used by the author.
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Assumptions
Delimitation
Individual Education Plan
Historical Overview
Relevant Theoretical Literature
Review of Published Outcome Studies
Relevant Research
Research Design
Site Setting
Population
Sample
Measurement Methods
Procedure
Data Analysis
Summary
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"While developing social skills of autistic children, it is common knowledge that extremely high levels of language disorders are a trademark characteristic (Baker, 2001; Chassman, 1999; National Research Council, 2001). Just about fifty percent of children suffering from autism are found to be practically voiceless (National Research Council, 2001) at the same time the rest of the children suffering from autism who do converse show stern language discrepancies (e.g., Waltz, 1999; Attwood, 1998; Attwood, 2003). More often than not, speech has been limited to simple replies to queries, or to concise terms of a requirement or longing (e.g., "1 would like a cookie") (Seroussi, 2000)."
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Four Marketing Cases, 2008.
This paper discuses four marketing case studies: The cases of BMW Films, Prozac/Paxil, Sony's EyeToy and Tivo.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper relates that marketing is a vital part of the successful cases of BMW Films, Prozac/Paxil, Sony's EyeToy and Tivo. The author points out that, because BMW's customers are technologically oriented, BMW Films must consider marketing collateral based on pod-casts, blogs and an RSS news/advertisement campaign distributed via the Internet. The paper relates that the strategy of marketing pharmaceutical product for diseases, like "social phobia", whose discovery were at least partially funded by the major pharmaceuticals themselves, is highly effective and creates a market where previously none existed. The author underscores that the strategy of bundling the EyeToy product with Sony's existing computer game stations eliminates the consumer perception that EyeToy is a low cost device. The paper realizes that Tivo's marketing department is limited by the confines of its retail distribution and manufacturing agreements.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Case Analysis
BMW Films
Marketing Antidepressants Case Study
Sony EyeToy Case
Tivo Case Study
From the Paper
"BMW's target market differs somewhat with each of its product lines although in all cases its overall target market is considered affluent to some degree. For the 3 series product line, BMW's target market is described as the upwardly mobile, young professional who declaring him or herself to be on the way up the ladder of success. For the 5 series product line, BMW's target market is largely a repeat customer who has reached a degree of established success and can afford the added accoutrement of the mid-range BMW luxury product."
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Children with Autism, 2008.
This paper discusses the diagnosis and treatment of children with autism, a developmental disorder.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that children diagnosed with autism are known to have abnormal communication skills and social interactions and exhibit limited repetitive interests and behavior. The author points out that, due to this lack of social interaction with the rest of the world, autistic children are deprived of many experiences that would have eventually led them to an understanding of this world. The paper relates that there are many possible variations of these symptoms, which create numerous autism spectrum disorders that range from mild to severe disability. The author describes Asperger's syndrome, PPD (pervasive developmental disorder), Rett's syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. The paper concludes that, although there is no cure for autism, several systems and therapies have been designed to ease the obstacles and complications presented by autism. The paper includes a case observed by the author.
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"In 1943, Kanner was the first to define autism; it was based on his study on eleven children which who all had an "unrecognized syndrome". Kanner discovered that the eleven children all had similar behavioral features. "These features included an inability to develop relationships with people, a delay in speech acquisition, the non-communicative use of speech after it develops, delayed echolalia, pronominal reversal, repetitive and stereotyped play activities, an obsessive insistence on the maintenance of the sameness, a lack of imagination, a good rote memory, and a normal physical appearance"."
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Autism, 2004.
This paper is a research proposal to study the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with autistic children.
3,860 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper explains that autism is a disorder marked chiefly by difficulty in the development of speech and social functioning. This influences three important areas of development: verbal and nonverbal interaction, social association, and recreational play. The author?s hypothesis is that children with autism who are taught AAC early develop more verbal communication skills than those who are only taught speech. The paper outlines the research design, which uses surveys given to the sample group of parents, first, ascertaining how well their child verbalizes his or her thoughts and whether the child has been taught any alternative way to communicate other than speech, and then later evaluating the effect of the AAC treatment.
Table of Contents
Introduction
General Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Rationale of the Study
Significance of the Proposed Study
Review of the Literature
Methodology
Design
Setting
Participants or Subjects
Measures or Instrumentation
Data Analysis Procedures
Limitations of the Study
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"While it is clear that research suggests that autistic students can do much with AAC training, some studies have shown that there is mixed reaction from teachers and mixed levels of implementation as well. Many individuals still believe that autistic children are not helped by training that does not directly relate to speech and verbal communication skills. However, studies that have been discussed in the previous pages would show a contradiction to that opinion. Even though students have done well with many other things that these researchers have taught them, there still has been little to no discussion about whether these particular children picked up verbal communication skills and learned language faster or easier than autistic children that have not have the benefit of this type of communication training."
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Steelworkers' Trilogy Cases, 2006.
A discussion of the steelworkers' trilogy cases of 1960 and the way that they impacted arbitration and labor law in America.
3,081 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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The steelworkers' trilogy cases greatly changed the way that arbitration is dealt with in America. In light of this, the paper discusses and analyzes these three cases and determines what arbitration was like before and after the cases took place. This study looks at arbitration in various cases (most notably the steelworkers' trilogy) based on unfair labor practices. There is significance to this based on the fact that the way that arbitration is conducted was changed based on these cases and they made a significant difference in the way that the laws regarding arbitration were handled. Looked at here are the steelworkers' trilogy cases, the history of arbitration both before and after the cases, and the impact that these cases had on arbitration in this country.
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Abstract
Introduction
Arbitration Before the Steelworkers' Trilogy Cases
The Steelworker Trilogy Cases
Case #1 - United Steelworkers of America v. American Manufacturing Co.
Case #2 - United Steelworkers of America v. Enterprise Wheel & Car Corp.
Case #3 - United Steelworkers of America v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co.
Conclusion
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"The steelworkers trilogy cases of 1960 gained much attention at the time and remained famous for years afterward as being the most significant cases where the arbitration of grievances were concerned. In these cases, the United States Supreme Court was aware of the necessity of strict rules to keep arbitration honest and fair for all of the parties that are involved with it. One of the laws under which arbitration awards may be forced or vacated is Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, which has been used for some time in various cases. The Federal Arbitration Act also created guidelines to ensure that arbitration is fair, and there are only four circumstances under Federal law where an arbitration award may be changed or vacated under this Act."
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Autism, 2007.
This paper provides a detailed discussion of autism.
2,237 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the subject of autism. The writer describes, in detail, how autism affects all areas of a person's life from the moment they are born all the way into adulthood. The writer explains that autism means living in terms of the self. The writer further explains that, to a spectator, a child in a condition of autism emerges to be self-centered while he shows little response to the outside world. In reality, however, the child in such a state has little awareness of being a 'self'. The writer concludes that the design of truly individual treatment plans that use strengths and compensate for weaknesses starts with a thorough understanding of how learning is different for children with autism from those without autism and how learning is different among different children with autism.
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The Autism of Early Infancy
The Autism Associated with Psychosis
Autism as a Learning Disability
Conclusion
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"This is a normal condition. There is little responsiveness of the outside world as such, which is experienced in the mode of the infant's bodily organs, processes and zones. A normal infant emerges from this state due to an innate disposition to recognize patterns, similarities, repetitions and continuities. These are the raw materials for such mental processes as recognition, classification, object creation and understanding. Through these processes, the child builds an inner representation of usually agreed reality and turns out to be self-conscious. The study of children who have failed to emerge adequately from the state of normal primary autism brings home to us the intricacy and delicacy of the time-consuming process of becoming aware of the world and its objects, persons and other minds."
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Autism: Overcoming Communication Barriers, 2006.
An in-depth look at autism.
2,223 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper reviews and discusses autism. According to the paper, autism typically appears during the first three years of a child's life, and can be attributed to a neurological disorder that affects the normal functions of the brain. The paper goes on to discuss how individuals with autism will show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication and social interactions.
Background: Autism
What is Autism?
History of Autism, including research done in an effort to understand Autistic.
Characteristics of a child with Autism
Background: Communication
Communication definition, methods, history.
Importance of communication to human life.
Analysis of the effects of Autism on communication.
Development of a normal child with regard to communication.
Development of an Autistic child with regard to communication.
Barriers created due to the difference in development.
Effect of barriers on the life of an Autistic child.
Conclusion: Overcoming barriers of Autism in communication.
Application of knowledge?How to overcome barriers of communication.
What more can be done to help.
From the Paper
"Significant barriers are created for children of autism. There are personal barriers associated with the lack of expressed emotions. This affects the relationship between the autistic child and their family, which uses communication as a method of showing affection and engender closeness. Barriers are created on a social level for several reasons. First autistic children are unable to communicate affectively with peers, which means that they suffer from severe social alienation from their peers. Another major problem is that their inability to understand and appreciate nonverbal communication means that they are not able to integrate effectively into the culture and social situations that they are placed. This causes social barriers between both peers and adults, who are not used to the lack of basic social conventions."
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Autism, 2005.
This paper is an extensive literature which discusses autism, its cause and rehabilitation.
7,560 words (approx. 30.2 pages), 40 sources, APA, $ 165.95
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This paper explains that autism is a brain disorder, which generates poor growth of language and social capabilities and can entail mental handicap, seizures or mental disorders. Only about one third of children diagnosed with autism will be able to attain some degree of self-sufficient living as adults. The author points out that early findings from some studies have revealed people with autism have unreliable signaling molecules in the brain, inclusive of serotonin;, however, no particular biological markers have been detected and etiologically based treatment or intervention has not been fostered to cure individuals with autistic disorder. The paper concludes that, more than ever before, people with autism can be assisted through a combination of early intervention strategies such as special education, family support and, in some cases, medication to enable an enhanced numbers of children with autism to live more normal lives.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History and Current Trends of Autism
Characteristics of the Population
Review of Literature
Recommendations and Applications to the Field of Rehabilitation
How Autism Affects Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Medical Aspects of Autism
Autism and How It Affects Independent Living Situations
From the Paper
"To illustrate, Duchan and Palermo defined autism in terms of thematization disorder. Thematization is regarded as the cognitive capability to think representatively; thematization accords meaning to images, movement and speech. While such ability is disabled, the individual has a hard time in becoming aware of the events, sequencing, or perceiving order. During 1982 Dunchan and Palermo considered that individual with autism generate meaning in modes that differ from those in absence of autism. To illustrate, rhythmic, self-stimulatory attitudes may have a temporal regulatory function, assisting people to keep pace with time. In this manner preservation could indicate problematic varying themes; uncommon application of language like pronoun reversal and metaphorical speech."
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Communication Case Logs, 2008.
An analysis of three short case studies dealing with communication issues in organizations.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper looks at the fact that many organizations effectively differentiate between its leadership structure and its organizational culture. It presents three different case studies, dealing with leadership and diversity in relation to how communications are carried out.
Outline:
Case Summary One
The Response to Case Summary One
Case Summary Two
The Response to Case Summary Two
Case Summary Three
The Response to Case Summary Three
From the Paper
"Organizational culture is a critical issue in contemporary organizations because it is increasingly the only method in which many competitors can differentiate themselves from their competition. According to Keyton, organizational culture can be defined in many different ways but the recurring theme among these many definitions is the assertion that organizational culture are a series of shared values and meanings regarding the common work experiences of employees (21). While Keyton and other researchers have reached some consensus on organizational culture, there is often a divergence of opinion regarding the nature of leadership within the organization and how leadership is or should be manifested within the context of organizational culture."
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The Scott Peterson Case, 2005.
A look at how media coverage of the Scott Peterson case has less to do with the legal facts and issues and more to do with the drama and sensation of the case.
1,533 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper describes the media coverage of the Scott Peterson case. The case involves the murder of Scott Peterson's pregnant wife and unborn son, and this paper focuses on CNN's coverage, in particular, of the crime and how that coverage has become more like a narrative crime drama than a real look at the legal and ethical issues of the case.
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"Instead, even CNN has resorted to creating a narrative crime drama of the Peterson case. For instance, in recounting the reactions of different members of Laci Peterson?s family, the media outlet quoted one family member that; ?Scott Peterson had seemed the perfect gentleman to his mother-in-law.? So, the article continues, ?she [the mother-in-law] said she grew worried when he began behaving strangely the moment? he first reported his wife, Laci, had vanished. Thus, with dramatic foreshadowing after the fact, it is reported uncritically, long after Scott Peterson has been accused that Laci's mother had concerns about accused son-in-law ?and worries only grew after daughter's disappearance,? the article continues. (June 8, 2004) "
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The Supreme Court Case of Brewer v. Williams, 2007.
This paper offers a case commentary, in response to the United States Supreme Court case of Brewer v. Williams.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper is written in response to the important decisions which were handed down by the Supreme Court in Brewer v. Williams, regarding the disappearance of ten year old Pamela Powers in Des Moines, Iowa. It presents an overview of the case, including the question which the Court was prompted to answer, the facts of the case and the rational the Court used in deciding the way in which it did. The paper looks at prior cases involving the right to counsel, as well as cases following the Brewer decision, and an argument as to why this case is of a significant benefit to American Law.
From the Paper
"In order to understand how the Court reached its ruling, it's important to understand some of the significant cases prior to Williams. In Massiah v. United States 377 U.S. 201 (1964) the Supreme Court ruled that once a suspect has been indicted and retains a lawyer, the police cannot (through any means) try to illicit incriminating statements from the suspect, in order to use at trial; thus, it was a direct violation of Massiah's Right to Counsel. In Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1966) the Court held that if there is a determination that a suspect is deprived of movement in a significant way, and is also being interrogated, he must be informed of his rights prior to questioning."
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