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A Familiarization Protocol Facilitates the Participation of Children with ASD in Electrophysiological Research
Published on: July 31, 2017
Considering college? Adolescents with autism and learning disorders participate in an on-campus service-learning
Jennifer Gardner1, Claire M Mulry, Sandee Chalik
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Kean University, Union, NJ 07083, USA. jengardn@kean.edu
Abstract:
This paper presents an example of successful collaboration between an entry-level occupational therapy program and school-based setting that resulted in innovative programming for high school students living with autism and learning disorders. The two-day programming provided opportunity for high school students (n = 30) to practice a variety of life skills on the university campus as a way to support transition to secondary education and learning in the natural environment. Occupational therapy master's students developed and implemented the programming as a service-learning experience. Key factors for successful collaboration and outcomes, as well as considerations for future programming and research, are outlined.
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