Assignment:
Scenario assignments are designed to help the candidate synthesize and apply course content to real-world situations involving individuals with ASD. In Scenario 1, candidates will utilize the provided scenario and create an outline for a resource manual to support families of children with autism.
Scenario: You are a special education teacher in an early childhood program. One of your students, Brendon, has just been diagnosed with autism. You have had several meetings with Brendon's parents to learn more about Brendon's needs and to collaborate on his educational program. Brendon's parentsdo not have experience with children with autism, and they seem uncomfortable and embarrassed, blaming themselves for their child's disability. They have confided in you that they cried when they first heard the diagnosis. They need information and support and do not know where or to whom to turn.
Assignment: Conceptualize a resource manual outline geared toward supporting and informing families of children with autism. The manual outline may include information from local/state, national and international organizations, including online resources. The final assignment must be 3 to 5 pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font) including a 1 page candidate reflection. A reference page must be included but does not count towards the length requirement.
Step 1: Identify the main components of the manual outline including key areas that address characteristics and supports for students with autism. Each manual outline should address 3 key areas. The final manual outline should include summaries of each key area in which relevant course materials and research are cited. Cite at least 2 resources per area for a total of 6 resources in your manual outline. Summarize each resource and explain its relevance to the key area. Resources may include local/state, national, and international organizations. Links to organization websites and examples of organization resources are encouraged; however, should be properly cited within the manual and referenced in a separate reference page.
Step 2: Reflect upon the manual outline creation process. The reflection should integrate course materials and a biblical world-view, including at least 2 in-text citations and reference list following APA formatting. The following considerations should be addressed within the reflection:
• Rationale for the identification of selected key areas.
• Review of the resource research process including resource selection and new learning acquired from the resources.
• Introduction of this resource to families.