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Assignment Structure (Option 1)
Written assignment of 5000 words. (Font Style Arial Size12)
Evaluate and discuss different descriptions and understandings of autism, incorporating different models of disability into the analysis.
As part of your discussion, you should consider the impact of these different descriptions of autism on how autistic children and young people are supported in schools.
The Golden Rule
SUPPORT YOUR ASSIGNMENT WITH RELEVANT LITERATURE THROUGHOUT
Below is a suggested structure: please use for guidance only i.e. you do not need to follow what I have set out here. However, the important point is that you need to have a clear structure which a) a has distinct narrative and b) builds an argument that leads to a logical conclusion.
1.Introduction
Background information
Autism prevalence in the UK and internationally
Issues for autistic pupils in relation to school settings (e.g. exclusion, poor outcomes)
Brief summary of the issues in relation to different understandings of what autism ‘is’ and why this matters (500 words)
Terminology
Write a short, evidence-based paragraph on the different terminology that is used in relation to autism, explaining what terminology you will be using and why (but without going too much into the arguments you will be covering in the next part of your assignment). (400 words)
Describe and discuss how autism is typically diagnosed
How does this fit within a medical model of disability (ensure that you explain what this is as well)?
What are the consequences of these descriptions of autism
For research?
For practice? (900 words)
Describe and discuss some alternative conceptualisations of autism e.g.
Autism as a form of ‘difference’
Autism and gender
Autism as a social construct
Neurodiversity
What are the consequences of these descriptions of autism
For research?
For practice?
As part of your discussion, consider whether autism should be considered a disability.
Explain how these understandings fit within the social model of disability and the biopsychosocial model of disability (and be clear about what these are). (1200 words)
Consider issues of ethnicity in relation to autism
What are the areas of difficulty autistic children tend to experience in school and what are the solutions? Which model/s of disability lend themselves most to these solutions? e.g.
Communication
Socialisation
Sensory issues
Learning styles
Models of support (1300words)
Autistic participation
Reflect on how much we can learn in research and practice from autistic perspectives. What are the ‘community’ priorities?(200 words)
Conclusion
What are the current longer-term outcomes for autistic children and young people in terms of employment, health and well-being?
How can outcomes be improved?
Reflect on how this module/assignment/process of learning about autism has impacted on you personally and professionally (note: you should not include any private information, and please do not write in a specific way about children or colleagues you work with).
What needs to happen in the future
In terms of research?
In terms of practice? ( 500words)
Reference list in Harvard style
Assignment Option 2
Power point presentation of 20 minutes
Write and present a power point presentation which introduces a training programme for school practitioners who work with autistic children and young people.
Your training programme should incorporate an analysis of different descriptions and understandings of autism and how these fit within different models of disability.
The Golden Rule
SUPPORT YOUR PRESENTATION WITH RELEVANT LITERATURE THROUGHOUT
Title slide
Include your student number, the title of your presentation. Also any certification e.g. for dyslexia. Make the slide clear and presentable: do not over-clutter with graphics. Aim to maintain the same style and font throughout your presentation.
Background information
Autism prevalence in the UK and internationally
Issues in relation to school settings (e.g. exclusion, poor outcomes)
How autism is typically diagnosed
Explain how this fits within a medical model of disability
What are the consequences of these descriptions of autism for school settings?
Describe and discuss briefly some alternative conceptualisations of autism e.g.
Autism as a form of ‘difference’
Autism and gender
Autism as a social construct
Neurodiversity
As part of your discussion, consider whether autism should be considered a disability.
Consider autism and issues of ethnicity.
Explain how these understandings fit within the social model of disability and the biopsychosocial model of disability (and be clear about what these are).
What are the consequences of these descriptions of autism for school settings?
Terminology
Explain the different terminology that is used in relation to autism and what terminology you will be using and why.
Communication
Explain how best to support the communication of autistic children in schools and why
Sensory issues
Explain how best to support the sensory issues of autistic children in schools and why
Learning
How do autistic children learn?
How can their learning best be supported?
Socialisation
Explain how best to support the socialisation of autistic children in schools and why
Models of support
What are the models of support for autistic children in school, and what are the issues associated with these?
Autistic participation
Reflect on how much we can learn in research and practice from autistic perspectives.
Conclusion
What are the current longer-term outcomes for autistic children and young people in terms of employment, health and well-being?
How can outcomes be improved with your training? What are the key points those listening need to take on board?
Reflect on how this module/assignment/process of learning about autism has impacted on you personally and professionally (note: you should not include any private information, and please do not write in a specific way about children or colleagues you work with).
What needs to happen in the future
In terms of research?
In terms of practice?
Reference list in Harvard style: take more than one slide if you need to.
Final tip on structure: you will be expected to cover all aspects of the module in your assignment, so if you find that you have left out some parts, revisit what you have written and see where they can be relevantly incorporated. However, do not simply throw everything in, hoping that will do the job!
