Research summaries for autism therapy: academic support system

definition of academic support system: System of resources (e.g., tutors, therapists, one-on-one aides) that a person draws upon in an academic or school setting to support their academic learning. People with autism may benefit from an academic support system that provides services that other students may not need.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children, Summarized Feb 12, 2010

Early diagnosis of autism may lead to effective early intervention.

This review article gives an overview of diagnosis, testing, and therapy options for children with autism.... The Academy of Pediatrics recommends routine autism screening between 18 to 24 months of age. Early intervention therapy may be designed to offer the best chance for learning at each stage of development.... Read more...

Environmental Fit: A Model for Assessing and Treating Problem Behavior Associated with Curricular Difficulties in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Jan 13, 2010

Children with autism may have fewer behavior problems when they are in an environment where they can successfully complete tasks.

A child with autism who has a good environmental fit is in an environment that is geared toward their abilities. With a good fit, they may have more success with motor (movement) and academic (e.g. reading) tasks. This study asked whether environmental fit was related to problem behaviors for 6 children with autism (4 to 13 years old). The authors said that children with autism who had good environmental fit had fewer problem behaviors. They also completed more tasks correctly, and they felt better overall. The authors said that matching activities with current skill levels may help lower problem behaviors for children with autism.

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Computer Aided Self-Monitoring to Increase Academic Production and Reduce Self-Injurious Behavior in a Child with Autism, Summarized Dec 16, 2009

Using a computer to keep track of academic success may help reduce self-injury and other unwanted behaviors in children with autism.

This case study described success for one adolescent (13 years old) with Asperger’s syndrome who used a computer as positive reinforcement. The boy kept a record of his own success at completing school tasks. The boy completed more tasks and had less self-injury behavior and fewer tantrums during the weeks that he used the computer system. When researchers stopped his use of the system, he again had tantrums, self-injury, and trouble completing tasks. The authors said that this system is a promising way to offer some independence and would be relatively easy to use in classrooms.

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Peer-Mediated Teaching and Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Preschool-Aged Children with Autism, Summarized Nov 24, 2009

Preschool children with autism may learn social communication skills from typically developing peers in an inclusive classroom.

Children at school may be able to teach their classmates with autism many things Children can use naturalistic teaching for social, communication, or academic skills. In this study, 6 typically developing children were taught how to use naturalistic teaching to help 3 classmates with autism learn to communicate; all the children were 3-5 years old. All 3 children with autism showed improvements in communication behaviors in the classroom and in the lunch room. Over time, only 1 of the 3 children continued to use the skills. The authors think that children as young as 3 years old can help teach their peers in inclusive classrooms.

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Synonyms for academic support system include: academic, academic improvement, academic problems, academic support, academics, academy
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