Autism Practicum at Croyden Avenue School

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Autism Practicum at Croyden Avenue School

• Koji Takeshima
• Richard W. Malott
• Western Michigan University

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Autism Practicum Croyden Avenue School

• Alliance between Croyden Avenue School and
  Western Michigan University
• 10 years of experience in
• Teaching children with autism and other
  developmental disabilities
• Providing practicum students with hands-on
  experience
• Here are some data showing the positive
  experience for both children and practicum
  students

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Children Outcomes

• 80 children from 1995-2003 transitioned from the
  discrete trial classroom to

Achieved Smallest Effects (Most Restrictive)
Achieved Largest Effects (Least Restrictive)
Without treatment, it is likely that most of
children would stay at Croyden or an AI
(Autisticlly Impaired) classroom
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Comments from practicumstudents, Summer 05

• This practicum should be worth more than three
  credits. Its way too demanding!
• This has been a great experience and Ive learned
  a lot!
• I am learning a lot and the experience is great
  overall.
• Great practicum as the TAs and grad assistants
  know their jobs well and are able to aid in
  students uncertainties.

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Comments from practicumstudents, Spring 05

• Should be worth more credits.
• Its tough, yet cool stuff. I learn a lot.
• This practicum is well organized.
• No, everything seems to be going very well.
• I love coming to Croyden!
• Overall, the program is great.
• Im completely enjoying this experience.
• More observations
• Everyone has been great answering questions Ive
  had.
• I appreciate any and all feedback-so keep it
  coming!
• Just be patient with us, this is new and we are
  really not dumb asses.
• I am enjoying the class
• I love croyden!

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What is the overall value of the practicum?
(Student Evaluation)
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Would you recommend the practicum to another
student?
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Comments on Teaching Assistants, Summer 05

• They are always very helpful and give good advice
  and also listen to us.
• Helpful and encouraging
• TAs are great!
• Very applicable and helpful
• Overall good
• She does a great job!
• My TAs are super and thanks for asking!
• They seem fair and I have found their advise
  useful.
• All are very helpful and very nice.
• TAs are doing a superb job and are helpful and
  knowledgeable in their jobs as well as the
  positions of techs.

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Thanks for Watching!

• We continue improving our practicum.
• Now you can continue having experience at Croyden
  for more than a couple of semesters.
• Dont wait. Why dont you join us now?
• Any questions? Email Brittany (System manager) at
  britwmu_at_aol.com.