Abstract

“Subtype of Autism: Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia”

Amanda Babin and Morton Gernbascher (Mentor), Psychology

           The purpose of this research is to identify a subtype of autism called Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia (DVD).  DVD is a motor-speech problem, disabling oral-motor movements needed for speaking. The first phase of the project involves a screening interview where we identify DVD and Non-DVD kids.  We also use home videos to validate answers on the screening interview.  The final phase involves home visits where we use several assessments to confirm the child’s diagnosis and examine the connection between manual and oral motor challenges. By identifying DVD as a subtype of Autism, we will eliminate the assumption that all Autistics have the same characteristics. This will allow for more individual consideration of Autistic people and may direct future research on the genetic factors in autism. 

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Unit Author
First and Last Name					Vince B. Delantar
School District
School Name					Cebu Normal University
School City, State					Osmeña Boulevard Cebu City Philippines
Unit Overview
Unit Title
Anatomy of Human Sense Organ
Unit Summary
This Lesson will discuss about the functions and importance of the human sense organ. This will introduce to the students what are the parts and how we use our five senses in our daily activities, and in connection with this the teacher will give an activity to the student which is very relevant to the subject lesson which is role playing on “What are the usage of five senses?”.
Subject Area
Science
Grade Level
Grade III Science
Approximate Time Needed
1 hour class period (daily) for 2 weeks
Unit Foundation
Targeted Content Standards and Benchmarks (BEC COMPETENCIES)
References: Let’s Learn Science III; Vince B. Delantar et. Al.                Title:          Anatomy of Human Sense Organ                Materials:    LCD projector, realia
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Given varied activities, the students with 70% accuracy are expected to: a.      Identify the different sense organ b.      Enumerate the functions and importance of human senses c.      Illustrate the anatomy of human sense organ
Curriculum-Framing Questions
		Essential Question		What are the five senses in human body?
		Unit Questions		How do the five senses function?
		Content Questions		What are the organs in our body that are responsible in the five senses?
Assessment Plan
Assessment Timeline
Before project work begins Students work on projects and complete tasks After project work is completed ·    The students will listen to the teacher’s discussion, and will watch the short film to let them observe the importance of the five senses. ·    The teacher will provide a hard copy of the topic discussed. ·    After the discussion, the students are given an art activity. The teacher will facilitate the student while they are doing the activity inside the classroom. ·    Students will be grouped together and will have a short sharing of the activity they have done in the class. ·    Students are asked to perform an activity which will describe the work of the human sense organs. Ex. Role Play, reporting and etc. ·    A test will be administered by the teacher to evaluate the students learning and understanding.
Assessment Summary
Through varied activities, the students will be able to identify the five senses and will learn how the five sense organs function. They will internalize the importance of each organ in doing our daily activities in order for us humans to survive. And after the teacher's discussion the student will also discover some tips on how to take care of their body.
Assessment Rubrics Attendance              - 10% Class Participation    - 15% Group Presentation   -  15% Content Learned       - 50% Behavior                 - 10%
Unit Details
Prerequisite Skills
Will learn the Anatomy and the functions of sense organs
Instructional Procedures
Lesson Discussion Listening/Observation Role-playing Evaluation Test
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
	Special Needs Students		Instructional Materials Realia Pictures Short Film Presentation
	Nonnative Speakers		varied activities such as doing art activity, drawings, collage, and the like will be done after the discussion to improve there skill.
	Gifted/Talented Students		Reporting Role-playing Power Point Presentation
Materials and Resources Required For Unit
Technology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)             LCD projector whiteboard speakers  pictures PRINTED MATERIALS: Teacher's Manual