Mentor/s
Dr. Kristen Savell Dr. David Luesink
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that alters the way one communicates, socializes, and behaves. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent shift to remote learning, students with ASD experienced drastic changes in their mental health, social skills, and educational progression. While schools, teachers, parents, and other providers attempted to make this transition smooth and nondisruptive for the students, the structure and integrity of special education programs crumbled at the expense of all students with ASD and other developmental disabilities. In bringing light to the difficulties that this transition has caused, teachers, administrators, and families can begin to formulate plans for repairing the students’ educational experiences.
College and Major available
Nursing BSN
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
5-28-2023 2:00 PM
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Poster
Autism Spectrum Disorder and COVID-19: How the transition to remote learning affected students with ASD
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that alters the way one communicates, socializes, and behaves. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent shift to remote learning, students with ASD experienced drastic changes in their mental health, social skills, and educational progression. While schools, teachers, parents, and other providers attempted to make this transition smooth and nondisruptive for the students, the structure and integrity of special education programs crumbled at the expense of all students with ASD and other developmental disabilities. In bringing light to the difficulties that this transition has caused, teachers, administrators, and families can begin to formulate plans for repairing the students’ educational experiences.
Students' Information
Julia Hardesty
Major: Nursing BSN
Minor: Psychology and Honors
Grad: 2023