what title should i put for my special education project?i mean such as "Autism", "Down Syndrome" etc...

Question

is there any topic related to treatment that i could put as my topic?

Answer 1

Your title depends on the focus of your project. Are you choosing a specific type of developmental disability (autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, etc.) or are you covering a broad range of special needs?

In any case, a title such as "People First" could help guide you, and the people who see your project, to understand that no matter what disability a person may have, we are ALL "people first." A person who has Down Syndrome (as my sister does) is a person who happens to have a genetic abnormality. But calling her a "Down Syndrome woman" makes us focus on her chromosomal abnormality, instead of the fact that my sister, who happens to have Down Syndrome, is an artisan whose weavings and other crafts have won awards, who reads 10 library books every month, who has won numerous medals for her swimming, who is engaged to a man who also happens to have Down Syndrome, etc.

As far as "treatments," there are no cures for developmental disabilities. There are many programs and therapies that can help people with developmental disabilities achieve their potential. Because I learned so much growing up with a sister who has Down Syndrome, I became a special education teacher. The students in my class have special needs such as autism, Down Syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, blindness and brain injury due to extremely premature birth, oxygen deprivation during the birth process, cerebral palsy, etc. But they are all wonderful and loveable children who have the potential to grow up and become responsible adults with a satisfying life. Their lives may not be the same as yours, but they are people who have likes and dislikes, who have triumphs and failures, just like all people.

I would suggest that you call special education teachers in your local area. They may be able to give you some insight into your project, to give you information about the various therapists and specialists (speech and language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education) who work with kids with special needs, and most of all, to give you the opportunity to see that disabilities are secondary and that we are all "people first."

Answer 2

Well, the common denominator between Autism and Down syndrome is Developmental Delay. "Treatment" is generally in the form of therapy, including, but not limited to Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc. There are also individuals who have a dual-diagnosis of Autism and Down syndrome.

You might want to contact your local ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) to see if they can provide you with information concerning developmental disabilities.

Answer 3

"Looking in from the outside"

or "The hidden child"

There are no treatments really for autism. There are treatments as far as OT, PT, and speech therapy. There is ABA also. The TEACHH method is interesting.You could report on ABA and demonstrate it.

The same goes for Down Syndrome. They are the most wonderful children. These children also get OT, PT, and speech therapy.

Answer 4

It's a wide open field, but only you can decide this! What piques your interest? What do you want to know more about? If you are not interested, no one else will be either.