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Alejandra Jaramillo
Dr. Guenzel
ENC 1102
February 28, 2014
Research Dossier: Communication Sciences and Disorders/Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dossier Introduction
An autism spectrum disorder is a general term used to categorize a variety of complex disorders
of brain development. The word ‘spectrum’ refers to how there is just not one true autism. There
are different types that go from severe mental impairment to a mild form of autism. The most
common characteristics in an individual who is autistic are having difficulties in social
interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Till this day, we do
not fully know or understand why this happens. What researchers have discovered over the last
couple of years is that, just like how autism is not solely one specific thing, one specific thing
does not cause it. There are many factors that can be triggered such as environmental, prenatal
care, and even the process of how the baby is born. And unfortunately, there is no cure. We
cannot stop it but we can impede it. We do this by intervening as quickly as possible with
therapies that will help the individual overcome obstacles.
It can be absolutely devastating when a family first learns that their child has been
diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. But getting a diagnosis is essential for giving your
child the best tools to live an independent and fulfilling life. Speech language therapy gives
people the tools necessary to do everyday things that they might have trouble doing. My major is
Communication Sciences & Disorders and for this research paper I would like to look in to how
speech therapy helps individuals with ASD.
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Research Map
Questions:
What are some different examinations of various treatment options for children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) that parents can look at
What are the statistics of children being diagnosed with an ASD each year? Is this number
raising or lowering?
What is the progression rate of children who start treatment at an early age compared to a later
age?
How does a child benefit from receiving speech therapy?
Keywords/Phrases:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Treatment
Therapy
Success
Speech
Types of Research:
Library research
Field research
Internet research
Due Dates:
Assignments:
Due Dates:
Digital Paper Trial
Feb 19 2014
Comparing APA and MLA Styles
Feb 21 2014
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Workshop Draft Annotated Bibliography
Feb 24 2014
Revision Research Proposal
Feb 26 2014
Final Draft Research Dossier
Feb 26 2014
Workshop Draft Rhetorical Analysis
Mar 14 2014
Rhetorical Analysis Paper
Mar 19 2014
Public Service Announcement
Mar 26 2014
Workshop Draft 1 Research Paper
Mar 31 2014
Workshop Draft 2 Research Paper
Apr 9 2014
Workshop Draft 3 Research Paper
Apr 11 2014
Workshop Draft Reflection
Apr 16 2014
Final Draft Argumentative Research Paper
Apr 16 2014
Extra Credit Opportunity
Apr 21 2014
E-Portfolios
Apr 23 2014
Feedback to Research Presentations
Apr 28 2014
Research Presentation
Apr 28 2014
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Annotated Bibliography
Adams, Catherine, et al. "The Social Communication Intervention Project: A Randomized
Controlled Trial Of The Effectiveness Of Speech And Language Therapy For SchoolAge Children Who Have Pragmatic And Social Communication Problems With Or
Without Autism Spectrum Disorder." International Journal Of Language &
Communication Disorders 47.3 (2012): 233-244. ERIC. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
In this journal entry it studies the effectiveness of speech language therapy for school-aged
children with or without Autism Spectrum Disorders. I think it would be hard for this journal to
have biases based on the fact that it is a randomized controlled trial. I believe this is a credible
site and can benefit me with my research project.
Bishop, DV, et al. "Autism, Language And Communication In Children With Sex Chromosome
Trisomies." Archives Of Disease In Childhood 96.10 (2011): 954-959. CINAHL Plus with
Full Text. Web. 19 Feb. 2014
This web source focuses on Autism language and communication in children with sex
chromosome trisomies. I think this web source it beneficial to me and this paper by looking at
some different aspects as to what can cause Autism Spectrum Disorders. The site does provide
sufficient credentials and leads me to believe that it is a credible source.
Casenhiser, Devin M, Stuart G Shanker, and Jim Stieben. "Learning Through Interaction In
Children With Autism: Preliminary Data From Asocial-Communication-Based
Intervention." Autism: The International Journal Of Research And Practice 17.2 (2013):
220-241. MEDLINE. Web. 19 Feb. 2014
This is an article found on a web academic journal. It concentrates on learning through
interaction in children with Autism. I feel this will help my research for my paper by learning
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how one with Autism views the world. Maybe by seeing things through their eyes the world can
better help and understand them. I believe this is a credible source because the authors of the
paper are certified speech language pathologist.
DeThorne, Laura S., et al. "When "Simon Says" Doesn't Work: Alternatives To Imitation For
Facilitating Early Speech Development." American Journal Of Speech-Language
Pathology18.2 (2009): 133-145. Communication & Mass Media Complete. Web. 19 Feb.
2014
This is a source from an academic journal. The main focus of this journal is alternatives for early
speech development. Speech therapy is very one-on-one action so this article gives alternatives
to when “Simon Says” doesn’t work. I think this is important to look at when seeing which
therapies an individual can benefit from. This is a credible source because it focuses on speech
pathology from actual speech pathologist.
Lim, Hayoung A. Developmental Speech-Language Training Through Music For Children With
Autism Spectrum Disorders : Theory And Clinical Application / Hayoung A. Lim ;
Foreword By Karen E. Miller. n.p.: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2012.,
2012. UCF Libraries Catalog. Web. 19 Feb. 2014
This source is a book source from the UCF library. This book focuses on the theory and
application of speech-language training through music for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. This is beneficial for my paper because it look at alternative therapies for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a credible source.
Low Hui, Min, and Wah Lee Lay. "Teaching Of Speech, Language And Communication Skills
For Young Children With Severe Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Do Educators Need
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To Know?." New Horizons In Education 59.3 (2011): 16. Supplemental Index. Web. 19
Feb. 2014.
This is a newspaper source concentrating on the teaching of speech language and communication
skills for young children with severe ASD. It focuses on what exactly do educators need to
know. The credentials for this source are a bit vague and I will have to do look more into the
authors and see if they are speech language pathologist.
McLaughlin, MR. "Speech And Language Delay In Children."American Family Physician 83.10
(2011): 1183-1188. CINAHL Plus with Full Text. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
This is an academic journal that talks about speech and language delays in children. It is
important to diagnose a problem when it first occurs in order to intervene quicker and see better
results. The credentials for this source are credible.
Nigam, Ravi, and Oliver Wendt. "Peer-Mediated Naturalistic Teaching, Both With And Without
A Speech-Generating Device, Has Transient Effect On Communicative Behaviors In
Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders." Evidence-Based Communication
Assessment & Intervention 4.1 (2010): 27-31.Communication & Mass Media Complete.
Web. 19 Feb. 2014
This is a source that talks about individuals with and without speech-generated devices that has
transient effect on communication behaviors in preschool children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. The source is credible.
Russo, Nicole M, et al. "Biological Changes In Auditory Function Following Training In
Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders."Behavioral And Brain Functions:
BBF 6.(2010): 60. MEDLINE. Web. 19 Feb. 2014
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This article reviews biological changes in auditory function following training in children with
Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is important to see the biological effects after someone receives
treatment through speech therapy. These authors are credible.
Weiss, Amy L. Perspectives On Individual Differences Affecting Therapeutic Change In
Communication Disorders. New Directions In Communication Disorders Research. n.p.:
Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2009. ERIC. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.Preliminary
data from asocial-communication-based intervention
This web source shows perspectives on individual differences affecting therapeutic change in
communication disorders. It is important to show this in my paper so it discusses all the different
aspects on speech therapy. It also gives new updates in different research that is happening now
in speech therapy. This article has been peer reviewed and is a credible source for information.