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'Like Dynamite Going Off in My Ears': Using Autobiographical Accounts of Autism with Teaching Professionals

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Title: 'Like Dynamite Going Off in My Ears': Using Autobiographical Accounts of Autism with Teaching Professionals
Language: English
Authors: Barrett, Mark
Source: Educational Psychology in Practice. Jun 2006 22(2):95-110.
Availability: Routledge. 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001. Tel: 212-216-7800; Fax: 212-564-7854; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teachers, Qualitative Research, Personal Narratives, Psychologists, Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Autism, Audiovisual Aids
ISSN: 0266-7363
Abstract: There is a wealth of autobiographical material produced by people who describe themselves as experiencing autistic spectrum disorders. Increasingly, these writers and academics are suggesting that professionals should be using this material to help develop understanding. This paper describes a small scale, qualitative research project that explored ways in which video- and audio-autobiographical material could be used by EPs with teaching professionals. It suggests that a collaborative, conversation-based approach to the material can help develop understanding, empathy and lead to practical teaching and learning outcomes.
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 37
Entry Date: 2006
Access URL: https://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=X670312555731068
Accession Number: EJ736177
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:There is a wealth of autobiographical material produced by people who describe themselves as experiencing autistic spectrum disorders. Increasingly, these writers and academics are suggesting that professionals should be using this material to help develop understanding. This paper describes a small scale, qualitative research project that explored ways in which video- and audio-autobiographical material could be used by EPs with teaching professionals. It suggests that a collaborative, conversation-based approach to the material can help develop understanding, empathy and lead to practical teaching and learning outcomes.
ISSN:0266-7363