Reference no: EM133425127

Assignment:

Instructions

Compose a detailed (of about two thousand words) paragraphed report

1. Read the case study below and choose one learner and the appropriate form of augmentative communication for that learner.

2. Provide a detailed rationale as to why you chose that particular strategy by including the following information:

a. address the learner's strengths;

b. identify skill deficits;

c. discuss any potential environmental or family challenges for implementing this intervention;

d. discuss advantages and disadvantages of the intervention.

3. Provide a description of how you would implement this particular strategy, such that anyone unfamiliar with applied behaviour analysis would understand and be able to implement the strategy, while paying particular attention to the following in your report:

a. Discuss where and by whom the strategy would be implemented;

b. List any materials (e.g., binder, velcro) that may be needed to implement the intervention;

c. Describe who would need to be trained and what type of training would need to be conducted

Case Study

Casey is a four year-old non-verbal learner diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder on the severe end of the spectrum as well Rets. She does not have vocalizations but instead will grab someone's hand and lead them to what she wants.

Casey's parents report that she is a visual learner with poor fine motor skills. She is able to match a variety of objects, do inset puzzles that have large handles, and can follow several onestep instructions (E.g., pull up your pants, go get a book, clap your hands). Casey's parents report that she wants to communicate with them but does not know how and is easily frustrated if her needs are not met. She will often cry, scream, flop to the floor and bite herself if she is denied access to preferred items or activities.

Casey is easy to motivate because she likes various toys, activities, and edibles, and thoroughly enjoys being around people. Both parents work full-time and claim to have little free time for anything. Casey is integrated into daycare full-time with an enhanced support worker. She will be transitioning to school in 6 months and her parents would like for her to be a "happier learner" so that other learners will want to be around her.