ASSIGNMENT 27

ASSIGNMENT 1---due Tuesday at 10:00am

·  You will need to observe people interacting socially in their natural environment (e.g., youngsters on the playground or at lunch, adults shopping or at work, etc.).

· You must keep notes on the number of social exchanges and the types of behavior used in each social exchange (e.g., touch, facial expression, verbal communication, etc.).

· you will share your specific observations with your classmates and discuss how these observations may be different if the individual had ASD.

Note: The observation must be a social environment rather than a structured setting such as a classroom, special class (art, music, p.e., etc.), or assembly. You may observe spectators at events but not individuals who are being taught, coached, or participating in a game such as, but not limited to: music lessons, swimming, gymnastics, Little League, etc.

The thread should be 420– words and 3–5 paragraphs in length. THE thread should be supported with at least 2 sources in APA format.

ASSIGNMENT 2 WILL BE ONE REPLY TO THE PROMPT ABOVE---I WILL SEND IT ON Tuesday. IT WILL BE DUE THURSday DAY AT 10 am.

ASSIGNMENT 3

Article Review Instructions---DUE FRIDAY 2 PM

You will critically review 1 journal article on autism and COMMUNICATION skills. The article is attached.

If your article is on the topic of communication:

In what way does this article expand your knowledge regarding the language and communication process for children or adolescents with ASD and their families? ? Discuss this knowledge as it specifically relates to 4 of the topics listed below:

a) Receptive/expressive language,

b) Cognitive communication,

c) Social aspects of communication, and

d) Communication modalities.

e) Communicative intent

f) Pragmatic aspects of language

g) Joint attention

The review must be:

· At least 5 pages,

· APA format including:

· Margins,

· Font style and size,

· In-text ditations, and

· Reference list that begins on a separate page.

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