Skill Acquisition in the Identification of Symptoms Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Three Pre-Professional Groups

Authors

Kristi Hoover, Brigham Young University
Blake Hansen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

austism spectrum disorders, professional groups, symptoms of autism

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Counseling Psychology and Special Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to train three groups of pre-professional students on identification of behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Johnson (2008) emphasized that “an increased awareness of early signs of autism can facilitate surveillance and enable [Professionals] to play a key role in early recognition that, when coupled with earlier access to appropriate interventions, could improve outcomes markedly” (p. 86). The study taught undergraduate students from nursing, early childhood education, and special education how to identify some of these behaviors that are red flags for autism.

Recommended Citation

Hoover, Kristi and Hansen, Blake (2016) "Skill Acquisition in the Identification of Symptoms Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Three Pre-Professional Groups," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/6