Case Scenario: ASD Case Study: Molly
Molly is a 4-year-old preschool student with ASD and significant expressive and receptive language deficits. She seldom uses her language spontaneously to communicate with peers and teachers. She has a difficult time following directions and transitioning from one activity to the next. Molly is very fearful of social situations and often avoids social interactions. Molly spends the vast majority of her time on the playground alone with little peer interaction. Molly engages in stereotypical behaviors such as hand flapping, vocalizations, and eye gazing. She has been noted to slap herself in the head and has recently begun slapping parents and teachers. Molly is noted to have a short attention span, poor motor coordination, difficulty tying her shoes and managing snaps and buttons, and sensory-seeking needs.
Briefly summarize the case study and identify how this paper will help address Molly's needs in communication skills
Analyze how Molly's communication skills can be addressed in the typical early childhood environment.
Include specific examples of strategies and environmental supports that would be beneficial for Molly given her identified individual needs.
Based on the above case study of Molly, analyzes how Molly's communication skills can be improved
How can we give young children with ASD proper strategies and environmental support that meet their individual needs?
How can we give young children a voice in their environment?