Date of Award
5-5-2024
Document Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Art Education
Department
Art & Design
Instructor
Dr. Ross Schlemmer
Program Advisor
Dr. Christopher M. Strickland
Keywords
PRIDE program, elementary art education, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), access to the curriculum
Abstract/Description
In this case study, I use my position as the school’s art teacher to examine the challenges faced, while in the art room, by students who are severely impacted by autism. Our elementary campus has created a PRIDE program that comprises students in grades K-5 who are severely impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. This case study considers how educators can provide better access to curriculum and instruction for students who are severely impacted by autism. It also examines the importance of understanding this population’s needs to achieve a higher rate of success in the art room setting.
Recommended Citation
Lynch, Kara, "Elementary Art and the PRIDE Program: Discovering Effective Practices for Enhancing Accessibility to Curriculum and Instruction for Students Who Are Severely Impacted by Autism" (2024). Art 895 Research Papers. 22.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/art-etd-895/22