~RESEARCH that BENEFITS CHILDREN and FAMILIES~

I indeed think research that benefits children and families is awesome. I'm an educator and for some reason autism sticks out with me the most. I've began to research autism more and more each day. I think with the information I've researched I might possibly have an autism child in my classroom. The child's mother has never can to me or the principal stating that the child is or has not been diagnosed with the disorder. My research says it all. I don't want to over step my boundaries by telling the mom what I feel about her child. I would  like to share with you guys my input of what I've seen happened daily with the child I would love the suggestions from you all as well. This little girl comes in every morning with her a small bucket of toys, she sits in a corner by herself never joining the class until asked too, when she joins its only one minute tops and back to herself in a corner or at a table by herself, she screams for no reasons and makes sounds when playing with her toys, she will un-dress starting with her shoes first, she hits and throws things things at the other children for no reason. Each morning her mom drops her off and tell her to sit down never looking back to she if the child sits or not closing the door behind her and the child pats the door and scream to the top of her lungs mom never comes back until the end of day. I have yet to hear the child talk, she never eats or potty through out the entire day. I've tried to offer my help and concerns but the mom never says anything. I would love for the child to get the help she needs before it's too late.

A Concerned Teacher...  

*** MY TOPIC***

 The topic I chose to speak on is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the early childhood education field. I've been teaching early childhood for 3 years now and love it! I've taught children/students from ages 3-17 for 10 years or more. I've also seen, heard, and touched so many children's lives by the love, conversations, and lessons learned we've shared. To make my point sweet but quick I'm furthering my education by getting my masters in early childhood education. My goal is to find out why it's so hard for researchers to find a secure way to deal with autism.

  As an educator I've came to realize that autism in the classroom is something that's hard for teachers, parents, and the child with ASD. Most schools (private) won't except a child with ASD. Their number one reason for not doing so is because their teachers aren't equipped to deal with autism in the classroom.
 
   Public schools are legally bound to use an IEP to guide the education of a child with an ASD. IEP stands for individualized education plan.  In early childhood most feel the needs IEP's and testing is  too early foe 3 and 4 year old children. If these type of programs are in public schools why not have them in early childhood education it would outline therapy and educational programs that will be provided to help ensure a child's educational success. Therapies might include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavioral therapy. The IEP might also define the time your child will spend with a special education teacher.

 Topics~
* What is the best way to help a child with ASD learn?
* Why certain schools don't accept ASD children?
* Will schools continue to be difficult when dealing with ASD children?