A case study of a high functioning autistic female in a games setting


Autoria(s): Perusin, Adriano.
Contribuinte(s)

Department of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Education

Data(s)

09/07/2009

09/07/2009

09/07/1999

Resumo

This study detennined whether or not a high functioning autistic girl can develop game structure strategies that may allow her to become an active participant in a game or sport environment. This qualitative case study involved the in-depth observation and description of one high functioning autistic student whose experience in a game setting would be studied. The type of case study carried out was a combination of descriptive and evaluative. This experience was investigated through structured, individual programming. Through on-site observation, journal entries, and hands on instruction, I was able to describe what progress the autistic student made in tenns of skill development. The results of the study demonstrated that a high-functioning autistic female has the potential to develop the necessary motor skills to participate in the chosen sport of basketball. The observation results and field notes contributed to a movement profile which described her habits of body. Teaching strategies and frameworks utilized during the study were described and listed. Insights and commentary are further provided. A thorough examination of autism and games programming is provided in the literature review.

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10464/1694

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Brock University

Palavras-Chave #Autistic children--Education|vCase studies. #Physical education for exceptional children|vCase studies.
Tipo

Electronic Thesis or Dissertation