INTERVENTIONS CONSIDERED: “Task analysis and Token economy systems.”
Overview:
This is your opportunity to look deeper into interventions that may be of interest to you and search the literature base regarding these interventions. You are to create a treatment brochure for each one. Each treatment brochure should cover one intervention and be two pages of single-spaced information. They can be in any format you choose as long as you keep at least a consistent 12-point font (you can go smaller but not larger). Your references should be on a separate page and not included within the two-page requirement. When creating your brochure, keep in mind that its purpose is for a parent or individual with autism to easily reference and learn about the strengths and limitations of two interventions that they are considering pursuing. Your brochures can also be intended for professionals to have easy access to information when deciding between treatments. Each treatment brochure should contain the following information or address the following questions:
An overview of each intervention.
Who do we know the intervention works well with (i.e., what populations)?
Address whether there is literature to support its use with the ASD population (i.e., is there research efficacy?) Make this section the bulk of your assignment. You should focus on the literature and what it says about your interventions.
Generalizability of the intervention
What don’t we know yet about the intervention? What potential weaknesses do you see in the intervention?
Additional requirements:
Each intervention needs at least 4 data-based articles from peer reviewed journals referenced. You may include other references, such as your textbooks and other course resources, but the bulk of your information should come from research articles. The intent is not to compare and contrast the interventions but provide a detailed description of the pros and cons so a family or treatment provider can make an informed decision. This assignment does not necessarily need to focus only on strategies that have a lot of research support, but you do need to relate the information in your brochure to the literature through citations to your research articles. This assignment is worth 100 points and a rubric is provided below to let know how you will be graded. In determining the depth of information to include in your brochure, remember that it is worth 100 points. Do not get too caught up on format that it overshadows the information you are presenting. Limit use of graphics and in case of use, be sure to cite where you found it. Do not directly quote the literature in your assignment. Summarize and cite rather than use direct quotes. Use APA style for the title page, references, and in-text citations, but the bulk of the information might look different than an APA style research paper.
Your assignment will be judged on creativit. You must focus on narrow interventions rather than broad interventions. For example, do not attempt to create a brochure on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This is too broad of a topic that includes so many strategies. You will not be able to meet the requirements of the rubric if you choose a broad topic. Rather, you should choose two specific intervention strategies within the broad topic. For instance, you might choose two different strategies that fall under the umbrella of ABA, or two specific early intervention strategies, or two specific strategies that improve social skills. The point is to be specific, not broad.
Treatment Brochure Rubric
Treatment Brochure Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverview
20 to >19.0 pts
Distinguished
The intervention is described in detail. The overview is easily understood and provides family and professionals with enough information to understand what will happen.
19 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
An overview of the intervention is provided, but is brief and does not fully prepare a family to understand the intervention.
14 to >9.0 pts
Basic
An overview is provided but is vague in details and confusing to a parent or professional.
9 to >0 pts
Unsatisfatory
The overview is insufficient in description and could be confused with other interventions of like characteristics.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Support
40 to >39.0 pts
Distinguished
The efficacy of the intervention is discussed and related back to the literature cited. A parent or professional would easily understand if the intervention is supported through research, or if the research on this intervention is limited.
39 to >29.0 pts
Proficient
A mention of efficacy is made but there is no reference to the literature that was reviewed to make the decision. It research is limited for the intervention, it is unclear to a parent.
29 to >15.0 pts
Basic
Evidence is presented, but it is unclear as to whether the intervention is supported because details are lacking.
15 to >0 pts
Unsatisfatory
There is no mention to the literature support for the intervention.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWeaknesses
20 to >19.0 pts
Distinguished
Weaknesses or limitations are noted for the intervention and have a reference. These weaknesses address the intervention as a whole.
19 to >14.0 pts
Proficient
Weaknesses are mentioned, but there is no reference as to why this would be limiting to using the intervention with a person with ASD.
14 to >9.0 pts
Basic
Weaknesses are brushed aside as unimportant and/or minimal, taking away from the decision-making power of a parent or professional.
9 to >0 pts
Unsatisfatory
The brochure only addresses strengths of the intervention.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 to >9.0 pts
Distinguished
Citations are proficient and extensive. APA format is used correctly with no mistakes.
9 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Several articles are cited. APA format is used correctly with few mistakes.
6 to >4.0 pts
Basic
2-3 articles are cited. APA format is used, but includes many mistakes.
4 to >0 pts
Unsatisfatory
Little or no evidence that research was consulted to gain information. APA format is used incorrectly or not at all.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing/Creativity
10 to >9.0 pts
Distinguished
Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization are correct. Writing is fluid and easily understood. Assignment is creative and original.
9 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
Level of Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization are presented with errors that somewhat detract from the overall presentation. Creativity is limited.
6 to >4.0 pts
Basic
Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization errors detract from presentation and goals. Samples are followed without much originality.
4 to >0 pts
Unsatisfatory
Unacceptable use of spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
