Literature Review (Week 8)

                                                                          Hello All,

As the final week is here we have been asked to write a literature review about the sources and research that we have done all session. I really enjoyed doing research on the topic of Autism because it has allowed to get a better understanding of the disorder and the different approaches to treatment in every child and adult. Writing the literature review was not difficult at all, I think to be honest the most difficult part of writing this review was finding the time to sit down and write it. Autism Spectrum Disorder is such a misunderstood disorder that not only confuses people but it also leaves many children un-diagnosed. I was able to answer many of my question while researching Autism, but there is one question that I still was unable to answer..." What happens when some is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder late in life?"

I know that having questions after doing all this research is weird, but don't forget that research is an ongoing endevour.

Research...More and More Research (week 7)

 Hello Everyone!

As the weeks come to an end I have learned a lot from all the research that I have done. Although class is going to end, my research will not. There is always something new that can be learned. I have gained a lot of information about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the treatments; I have learned that Autism Spectrum Disorder is still under examination as to whether or not it is a "real" disorder or not.  I still feel that there is much research to be done, but it cannot happen if don't take into consideration that each person with Autism is different.

Autism is an interesting topic because it is relatively new to the public. I feel that everyone can learn something about working with Autistic children or even just researching Autism themselves. Autism is a disorder that had to do with the development of a child or adult. There are different severity's of the disorder from high functioning to super low functioning. In my line of work I have dealt with every case and have learned that each child has special need that they need help with.

I hope that my blogs have encouraged you to get information on different topics such as Autism.

Research, Research, Research! (Week 6)

Hello Everyone,

I have spent the last six weeks doing research on the topic of Autism and which treatment methods work better when treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have found that research is easier as it goes, I have learned the different ways of finding appropriate books, articles, and journals that are not only academically acceptable but also fit within the scheme of my topic. Research is a process that one never really figures out because for every topic the amount of time spends on research is different.

As I have mentioned before I currently work as a Behavioral Tutor in which i help redirect and even diminish a child's maladaptive behaviors. This research process has allowed me to see the full spectrum of Autism Spectrum Disorder. What I have learned that was really interesting to me was the fact that many children with Autism also have other disorders, such as Mental Retardation and ADHD. In my line of work research becomes part of the job, with things in the world of psychology constantly changing it is best to keep up with the "new trends."

Research is fun to do even if you are not looking to write a paper. I do research all the time to find out new things about different disorders. I know that when using research for a paper, especially for school or work, it is best to site any information that one takes for the article or source.

Good Luck on your research ventures!

And the Research Continues!! (Week 5)

                                            Hello Everyone,

        Hope that you are all doing well in your research ventures. This week I was to do more research focusing on empirical research journals that have been peer reviewed. This for me was probably the hardest of all the research that I have done thus far. After several hours of research on my topic of Autism I came across a website Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Here i found several articles that discussed the current and past issues of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      I was shocked to learn while going through the articles that Autism is still under question as to whether or not is a valid or invalid disorder. After countless weeks of research Autism and finding that Behavioral Therapy is the best solution to help children and adults with autism transition into living independent lives, it is just crazy to learn that Autism still remain a question in the world of psychology. I have learned a lot while doing my research and hope to learn much more!

I am going to continue my research on Autism and its validity!

Good Luck !