All students are now well into their service learning placements and they are very excited about their experiences. After each visit, students submit “reflective” journals in which they share their observations and raise questions about what they have experienced. At least once a week, we have a “check in” discussion […]
Monthly Archives: February 2020
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Most recently, our class discussed differences between the DSM 4 and DSM 5 in regards to how Pervasive Developmental Disorders are categorized and labeled. Under Pervasive Developmental Disorders in the DSM 4 is Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified). […]
Developmental Delay (http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/developDevDelay.html) -this link explains what is developmental delay and what services are available if I think a child might be delayed Center for Parent Information & Resources (https://www.parentcenterhub.org/intellectual/) – this link provides information about children with intellectual disability for teachers and parents Children’s Health Insurance Program (https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/) – […]
Most recently, our class discussed intellectual disability in relation to labels, and the way naming matters in the world of disability services and supports. Dr. Sciutto described labels as being “sticky”, something that can be hard for one to destigmatize and break away from once deemed as such. Something I […]
Positive Parenting: https://mypositiveparenting.org/2017/11/09/parenting-a-child-with-intellectual-disability/ This is a blog page written by pediatric doctors for parents who have children with some sort of disability. This particular blog focuses on intellectual disabilities and how to support their child. Intellectual Disability and Health: http://www.intellectualdisability.info/life-stages/articles/transition-for-children-with-intellectual-disabilities This article is targeted to parents with children who are […]
Welcome to the first installment of our Spring 2020 course blog! In previous years, we have maintained a blog to help keep our community partners informed about what is going on inside the classroom. I hope that the blog will provide both students and partners with a foundation for meaningful […]
There are two phrases that have echoed perpetually throughout my life: “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” and “make your plan, work your plan”. Both of these have been instilled in me by those I love, yet the former is a quote by the late great John Wooden and […]
HHS.gov ( hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/autism/autism-support/index.html) – a health-human services that is committed to supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) (dhs.pa.gov/Services/Disabilities-Aging/Pages/ACAP.aspx) – a program designed to help adults with ASD. The Center of Secondary Education for Students with ASD (CSESA) (csesa.fpg.unc.edu) – a research and […]
Therapist Finder. This link is a resource from Psychology Today of local therapists that you can tailor to fit your (or your child’s) specific needs and location and may be able to provide multiple opinions – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/Pennsylvania?gclid=Cj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu_5oH5fwlTlH2ZIT81W1HzqGzV2lWE4EqZ3z8eyNOslt1T2MFy_GDkaAlSPEALw_wcB Choosing a Therapist. This link is from Psych Central on how to pick […]
In class this week, we discussed thoroughly about the Theories & Causes of Abnormal Behavior, and we related this information back to a case we read (David). In class on Friday, we discussed how there are multiple influences that factor into why David behaves the way he does. We focused […]
