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A three-step method for educators working with children with autism spectrum disorder
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A three-step method for educators working with children with autism spectrum disorder

Kendra Leigh Underhill
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/n0b3-s260
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Dance therapy Movement therapy Children with autism spectrum disorders--Education Special education teachers--Training of
The purpose of this project is to develop a method that can be utilized by educators who work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Literature related to four key principles including (a) trauma-informed care (TIC), (b) neurodiversity, (c) strength-based approaches, (d) relationship-based approaches, will be reviewed. The method is titled TIC TAAC TOE, an acronym representing trauma-informed care (TIC), teaching and advocating for children (TAAC), and teaching others engagement (TOE). This method was developed with the intent to support the integration of children with ASD into the general education classrooms and the process of implementing this approach in educational settings is further detailed. Part of this project itself, was the development of an in-service presentation on TIC TAAC TOE that can be shared during training days at school-based settings to promote enhanced experiences for children with ASD in relation to their general education peers and educators. I reflect upon my experience researching and developing this in-service presentation and method. Additionally, I share how I have grown as a dance/movement therapist in my work at internship while utilizing TIC TAAC TOE, and I express my hopes for future implications in school-based settings for educators willing to utilize this method.

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