TOPIC RESEARCH PAPER: 23. Other health impairment: Tourette syndrome
Instruction:
Each student will have an individual topic chosen from under one of the categories of disability under IDEA. The focus of the report will require students to design a case study of a child with special needs. The paper should be 5-7 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page and should include an initial section of overview information and then a section about the case study. While some candidates may have access to a child to use for the case study, the majority of candidates will be asked to create a hypothetical “textbook” case study meaning a case study whose characteristics are backed up by the research on the disorder. The report must include the following:
· Research the disorder with a minimum of 5 sources (class texts required, current professional journals, websites)
· Overview – Discuss the following factors as they are related to a specific disability:
· Definition and description of disorder
· The causes, diagnostic tools and treatments associated with the disorder,
· Developmental milestones of children with this disability as compared to children without this disability. Focus on milestones within these areas: Sensory, motor, social-behavioral, cognitive, language, speech
· Case Study – Educational program specifically addressing your case study
· Family History and cultural background of the case study?
· How does this disability impact a student’s educational needs?
· What are the student’s strengths, interests and protective factors?
· What learning style may best suit this child, what classroom accommodations and modifications should the teacher use to support the student’s needs?
· What should we expect regarding testing modifications or related services
· Social/ Behavioral needs specifically addressing your case study
· How might this disability affect relationships in the home and school?
· What strategies should be in place to support this child’s behavior, self-esteem and friendship?
