Entries by The Star Academy
Treatment for Autism
A Treatment for Autism The Star Academy grounds itself in Applied Behavioral Analysis as a treatment for Autism in children and adolescents. Applied Behavioral Analysis, otherwise known as ABA was developed by Ivar Lovaas and is widely accepted as a ‘intensive behavioral approach’ (Parritz & Troy, 2014) specifically designed to reduce problem behavior and build […]
Schools for autistic kids
SCHOOLS FOR AUTISTIC KIDS When a child is first diagnosed with autism, a parent feels as if their whole world has just come crashing down on them. The thought of school and their child’s first spelling test and awards day becomes a mere fantasy. That is until parents begin to educate themselves about autism and […]
School of Autism
School of Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorder has been defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) as a childhood disorder classified by impairments in social cognition and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. This diagnosis may also be accompanied by atypical sensitivity to sensory aspects of one’s environment. As such, the question remains: “Can […]
School for kids with autism
School for kids with autism If you haven’t seen it already, take a look at the show Atypical on Netflix. This charming series shows what school for kids with autism might be like. Specifically, it shows the experience of a teen on the milder end of the autism spectrum and his family. Sam is […]
School for autistic savants
School for autistic savants, should these exist? Firstly, let us explore the word autistic savant and what it means. A savant is typically classified as an individual possessing extraordinary abilities, far surpassing the average. Autistic savants carry with them the diagnosis of autism, which means that they will most likely demonstrate poor social skills. Areas […]
