Autism Case Study: Seth's Development

In this essay, the author

• Explains that seth, a 4 year old boy, was diagnosed with autism and started receiving services through his public school at 3 years old.
• Explains that seth's interpersonal skills are underdeveloped and are trying to be improved. he doesn't “read” social situations accurately and has difficulty communicating with others.
• Analyzes how seth's abilities in social competence: social values are undeveloped as well. he doesn't interact with strangers, even if they are his peers, and is frustrated when his routine is disturbed.

• Explains that seth, a 4 year old boy, was diagnosed with autism and started receiving services through his public school at 3 years old.
• Explains that seth's interpersonal skills are underdeveloped and are trying to be improved. he doesn't “read” social situations accurately and has difficulty communicating with others.
• Analyzes how seth's abilities in social competence: social values are undeveloped as well. he doesn't interact with strangers, even if they are his peers, and is frustrated when his routine is disturbed.
• Describes the social contexts that influence seth's development, such as school, neighborhood, and field trips.
• Describes the age-appropriate, individually appropriate, and socially/culturally appropriate practices seth might use with his peers.
• Recommends using daps to work on age-appropriate behaviors with seth, such as using his words to explain how he feels, and wants, or choosing games or toys that would interest him and engage them in learning.
• Recommends that seth be placed in an environment similar to what his teacher carmen did by creating the "grocery store".
• Explains that to work on social/cultural practices, they would create socially appropriate questions for seth to answer that he will need to know in life, such as "what’s your name?", "where do you live?" and a matching game for him to play.
• Describes the specialized knowledge and specific skills they would want to possess if they were seth's primary teacher.
• Recommends observing seth's behavior, from afar, at school, and what his interactions look like with other teachers and peers. they also recommend using verbal cues to help him with his communication skills.
• Analyzes the social support pyramid in relation to the case study. identify what you would do to develop a positive relationship with seth.
• Explains that to develop a positive relationship with seth, they would play with him, promote conversation, use verbal cues, and create situations in which he would have to use his words.