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?
Hello Tomekia-
ReplyDeleteI feel for teachers who lack the education or experience when working with children who have disabilities, but there is no excuse to simply "avoid" these children or ignore them. They deserve the right to quality education as well. We (educators) must continue to advocate for our children in helping to develop modifications and interventions within the classroom. The topic I chose is also related to autism...I can't wait to hear what you find out! Great topics!
Wow that is awesome I chose Autism as well we must all be on the wave length. Children do need to learn and we as teachers need to go the extra mile togive them the education they deserve. I feel that is why I chose this topic, so I can learn and I hope to learn from each other through this course. Great Job!
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