Learner With Autism/Aspergers
Q: What are the barriers of learning for a learner with autism/Aspergers in Performing Arts and can Performing Arts support the learning of a learner diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers?
This essay is going to attempt to answer some of the questions that arise from teaching an individual, studying Performing Arts, who has been diagnosed with Aspergers or Autism syndrome (AS). First of all the paper will define autism, discuss the differences between Aspergers and Autism. Looking at behaviour, social communication differences in and out of the classroom before delving in to the natural barriers the syndrome creates for the learning of the individual learner. The essay will look at theories behind the Performing Arts as a subject and what …show more content…
That is where high functioning Autism/Asperger is measured. Depending on the ability and symptoms of the individual in question will determine whether they are referred to as autistic or high functioning autistic. Those at the low end or less impaired are deemed to be high functioning. Sansotti comments that these less impaired children may demonstrate odd social mannerisms, a long winded, pedantic, communication style and rare or unique special interest (such as deep fry cookers etc.) such children are under the diagnosis high functioning autism. Sansotti, 2010, …show more content…
Sainsbury, 2009, P.34
This continues on to the final aspect of the “Triad” , the social aspect and is a clear following issue relating to the other parts of the “Triad” The social concept of conversation can become quite a challenge for some one with AS. The literal thinking nature of the syndrome initiates them to respond different to the socially accepted “Norm”. Sainsbury commented that many people with Apserger’s syndrome, like me, spontaneously compare themselves to extraterrestrials. Sainsbury, 2009, P.34
The social problems which lead to learning barriers comes from a terminology called “Theory of Mind” where an individual is unable to comprehend or read an others intentions or empathise with another person’s feelings. Rebecca l. Fritschie writes that, whereas most typically developing children are able to “mentalize” or presume the mental state of peers, adults by the age of 4, children and adolescence with HFA/AS are impaired in this ability. Sansotti, 2010,
This essay is going to attempt to answer some of the questions that arise from teaching an individual, studying Performing Arts, who has been diagnosed with Aspergers or Autism syndrome (AS). First of all the paper will define autism, discuss the differences between Aspergers and Autism. Looking at behaviour, social communication differences in and out of the classroom before delving in to the natural barriers the syndrome creates for the learning of the individual learner. The essay will look at theories behind the Performing Arts as a subject and what …show more content…
That is where high functioning Autism/Asperger is measured. Depending on the ability and symptoms of the individual in question will determine whether they are referred to as autistic or high functioning autistic. Those at the low end or less impaired are deemed to be high functioning. Sansotti comments that these less impaired children may demonstrate odd social mannerisms, a long winded, pedantic, communication style and rare or unique special interest (such as deep fry cookers etc.) such children are under the diagnosis high functioning autism. Sansotti, 2010, …show more content…
Sainsbury, 2009, P.34
This continues on to the final aspect of the “Triad” , the social aspect and is a clear following issue relating to the other parts of the “Triad” The social concept of conversation can become quite a challenge for some one with AS. The literal thinking nature of the syndrome initiates them to respond different to the socially accepted “Norm”. Sainsbury commented that many people with Apserger’s syndrome, like me, spontaneously compare themselves to extraterrestrials. Sainsbury, 2009, P.34
The social problems which lead to learning barriers comes from a terminology called “Theory of Mind” where an individual is unable to comprehend or read an others intentions or empathise with another person’s feelings. Rebecca l. Fritschie writes that, whereas most typically developing children are able to “mentalize” or presume the mental state of peers, adults by the age of 4, children and adolescence with HFA/AS are impaired in this ability. Sansotti, 2010,