Promoting Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author(s)

Claire MeyerFollow

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 54 children across the United States. Adolescents with ASD are often excluded and have negative experiences interacting with their neurotypical peers. This service learning project attempted to address this issue by educating neurotypical adolescents about ASD. Specifically, a 45-minute presentation was delivered at private and public middle schools and secondary schools that aimed to a) educate and inform neurotypical adolescents about ASD, and b) positively influence acceptance and inclusivity of individuals with ASD.

Department

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Major

Communication Sciences and Disorders

First Advisor

Dr. Virginia Dubasik

First Advisor Department

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Second Advisor

Dr. Dara Musher-Eizenman

Second Advisor Department

Psychology

Publication Date

Summer 8-19-2021

Repository Citation

Meyer, Claire, "Promoting Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2021). Honors Projects. 621.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/621