Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Krzysztof J. Rechowicz
Location
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, Room 2100
Conference Title
Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference 2023
Conference Track
Education & Training
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a low employment rate. This is caused by a lack of support from employment resources and the negative stigma associated with common characteristics associated with ASD. With limited career-building activities and events, it is difficult for individuals with ASD to identify their skills, strengths, and career opportunities. Parental support is crucial when seeking employment opportunities for their children. Through the use of play, children with ASD engaged and explored their skills with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math-centered activities. This paper highlights the events and shows the proposed redesign for an additional workshop.
Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder, STEAM, Workforce development, Inclusion, Accessibility
Start Date
4-20-2023
End Date
4-20-2023
Recommended Citation
Mozingo, Meaghan McLeod and Rechowicz, Krzysztof J., "Promoting Skills in Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Play and Steam" (2023). Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Student Capstone Conference. 5.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/msvcapstone/2023/educationandtraining/5
DOI
10.25776/r6sv-mp71
Included in
Accessibility Commons, Art Education Commons, Disability Studies Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Engineering Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
Promoting Skills in Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Play and Steam
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, Room 2100
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a low employment rate. This is caused by a lack of support from employment resources and the negative stigma associated with common characteristics associated with ASD. With limited career-building activities and events, it is difficult for individuals with ASD to identify their skills, strengths, and career opportunities. Parental support is crucial when seeking employment opportunities for their children. Through the use of play, children with ASD engaged and explored their skills with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math-centered activities. This paper highlights the events and shows the proposed redesign for an additional workshop.