Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Susan O'Conner
Second Advisor
Mary J Jacobson
Abstract
This study explored the experiences of writing and examined the effects of incorporating a model of writing instruction that integrated strategy instruction and word processing into the writing curriculum of a small group of adolescent students with autism. The research project examined the effect on individual students of the use of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) writing strategies on both the individual student's experiences of writing, and the quality and quantity of student writing output. In addition, the study examined the effect on individual students of the use of SRSD strategies followed by the use of word processing on both their experiences with writing and the quality and quantity of their writing output. The results of this investigation suggest the strong possibility that SRSD strategy instruction, along with the visual tools and adult support used in the study had a positive impact on the writing performance of the five students involved.
Identifier
SC 11.MAE.2008.FlotoTho.M
Recommended Citation
Floto-Thompson, Mary, "How do we Help Students With Autism Become More Proficient Writers?" (2008). Theses and Graduate Projects. 849.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/849