ERIC Number: EJ1287241
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 22
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Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Who Participate in FIRST Robotics
Fisher, Karin M.; Gallegos, Benjamin; Bousfield, Taylor
Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, v3 Article 5 p57-76 2019
One of the challenges of educating adolescents with autism spectrum disorders is to find activities that are interesting and engaging. Researchers have shown that adolescents with autism often are attracted to technology. Using an exploratory research method, the experiences of three students with autism who participated in after school robotics clubs were analyzed. Common themes to emerge were the students with ASD were engaged and interested in FIRST robotics and technology. Specifically, they enjoyed coming up with ideas, inventions, and creating or solving missions. Their confidence increased and they learned to work better on teams. Additionally, they needed significant supports to participate in FIRST Robotics.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Robotics, Teaching Methods, Clubs, After School Programs, Learner Engagement, Student Interests, Self Esteem, Teamwork, Cooperative Learning, Student Needs, Students with Disabilities, STEM Education, Children, Preadolescents, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 9, Parent Attitudes, Special Schools
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools; Grade 9; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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