Making Inclusion a Reality for Children With Autism
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This 12 page paper discusses the issues of autism and inclusion (particularly at the preschool level). The writer explains mainstreaming autistic children, and the problems and illusions with the theories of mainstreaming. *Includes FREE Outline Too! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Autismch.wps
Essay Title: Making Inclusion a Reality for Children With Autism

An Overview of Autism
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a 20 page research paper that presents an overview of this devastating disorder. Autism is a perceptual disorder that affects the cognitive and language skills of a child, and it is usually characterized by ritualistic motor activity. Another devastating characteristic of these children is their social isolation. The child may not appear to want or need the comforting attention of a parent and will relate oddly to the environment--for example, developing a close attachment for an electronic appliance or a devastating fear of the vacuum cleaner. The causes of this disorder remain unknown despite a considerable amount of research; however, effective treatment plans and interventions have been developed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Overaut.wps
Essay Title: An Overview of Autism

Students With Autism
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This 14 page research paper investigates the developmental disorder, autism. Autism is a disorder that appears in infancy and continues throughout the victim's life. Topics include: the characteristics of the autistic child and student; etiology; diagnostic process; and treatment programs. Research studies are reported as is the federal law that mandates the right to an education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Autstud.wps
Essay Title: Students With Autism

The Role of Teachers in Teaching Students with Eating Disorders
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This 11 page paper considers the role of teachers in enhancing cognitive, social, emotional and physical aspects of students with eating disorders. This paper outlines the implications for teaching students with eating disorders, with a concentration on the role of teachers in the educational model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHeatdis.wps
Essay Title: The Role of Teachers in Teaching Students with Eating Disorders

Assessments in Special Education
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One of the most challenging aspects of addressing student needs in Special Education is the process of student assessment to determine eligibility for services by Special educators and extended support personnel, to determine the student-oriented educational process that will be incorporated into a child's individual education plan (IEP), and to reflect gains, improvements and specific areas of concern for the child with a Special Education designation. This 3 page paper considers the scope of assessment and planning for children with disabilities, and determines the need for ethical use of assessment techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Specass.wps
Essay Title: Assessments in Special Education

Texas Assessment of Academic Skills
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A 6 page paper discussing the successful usage of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills. Topics include the assessment of proper strategies, which involves the commitment and involvement of the teachers, the understanding level of the students, as well as the notion of confidence in the strategy developed in relationship to the students success rate. Texas's students have been improving dramatically over the past few years, as a direct result of the assessment test, as well as proper strategies which are implemented prior to the taking of the test. Essentially, the success rate of the assessment test is a direct result of proper preparation which is directly related to strategy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Taas.wps
Essay Title: Texas Assessment of Academic Skills

"Childcare City" - A Business Proposal
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(7 pp) Although this is a fictitious childcare proposal, it is a given fact that the American family spends on an average, of about seven percent of its annual income on childcare. It is projected that "Childcare City" would be located in the Chicago area; yet it is also well known that as in most major cities in the United States, there is a relatively wide financial spread, therefore much of this organizational data has been gleaned from other parts of the country with the idea that an average will therefore be established. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBchlcty.doc
Essay Title: "Childcare City" - A Business Proposal