Research on Asperger’s Syndrome

Students choose a disability to learn more about (Asperger’s syndrome). The student should type a 4-page paper on the disability, using basic APA formatting (e.g., 12 font, one-inch margin, double-space, citation, page number, and reference in a correct APA format). No title page or abstract is needed. For this paper, at least three (3) different sources should be used;

(1) 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article (not popular journals like Time or Newsweek)

(2) 1 organization, such as Council for Exceptional Children, or Council for Learning Disabilities, etc.

(3) 3rd source of your choice (except for Wikipedia, personal blogs, or interviews of people you know)

The paper must address:

(1)Introduction (written in 3rd person!)

-Why did you choose your topic?

-What inspired you to explore the selected topic?

(2)Definitions/characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome

(3)Family support resources

-What is out there to support family to learn more about the Asperger or help them with their children.

(4)Learning Environments (Socio-emotional, physical, and behavioral environments- ALL THREE)

1. Socio-emotional Environment

• E.g., Attitude of teachers and students, self-esteem, risk-free/friendly environment, positive interaction among students, motivation, engagement, cooperation, social skills

2. Behavioral Environment

• E.g., reward system, rules/expectation, routine, behavior management techniques, positive behavior supports, schedule

3. Physical Environment

-E.g., Seating, floor, wall display, lighting, desk/work area/furniture arrangements, accessibility, teacher-student proximity, grouping

• Create these three environments to help student with the disabilities. What kind of socio-emotional, physical and behavioral environment would you create to help student with Asperger? What kind of strategies would you use to help students with Asperger’s syndrome?
• Give example and Explain why you create the kind of environment.

(5)Conclusion

• What is the overall conclusion of your research?
• What are the suggestions for future research?
• How would the newly acquired knowledge assist you, when you work with students with disabilities and their family?

All five sections should be relevant to the selected disability category. Students are required to use these five topics as subheadings of the research paper.

Possible Scholarly Peer-reviewed Journals for Mini-research Paper

•Exceptional Children

•Focus on Exceptional Children

•Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

•Journal of Learning Disabilities

•Journal of Mental Retardation

•Journal of Special Education

•Behavioral Disorders

•Learning Disabilities Quarterly

•Learning Disabilities Research and Practice

•Teaching Exceptional Children

•Education and Treatment of Children

•Teacher Education and Special Education