Children's Books
Volume 2, Issue 6 ~ June, 2007
Current Autism Research
Research on Children's Literature
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About the "Current Autism Research" feature:
"Current Autism Research" lists articles about autism that have been recently published. To read these articles, subscriptions to the journals in which they are published can be purchased. However, this can become expensive, and another way to obtain these articles is through local college and university libraries. Many of these libraries contain a section entitled, "Periodicals," or something similar, and the journals may be found there in alphabetical order. Often, copies can be made, or you can simply read the journal at the library and take notes. This is a great way for parents, teachers, families, and others to stay current on trends in autism research, and may help you discover new strategies for home, school, or community goals. Note: A listing of research here does not imply an endorsement of the methods or procedures by Positively Autism. Please thoroughly research any program or method that you are considering, obtaining any necessary help from professionals familiar with your situation. Title: "Learning Social Skills Through Literature for Children and Adolescents" Author(s): Gwendolyn Cartledge and Mary W. Kiarie Journal: Teaching Exceptional Children Issue: November/December 2001 (Volume 34, Issue 2) Author's Summary: Focuses on social skills learning through literature for children and adults in the United States. Consequences of social incompetence; Guidelines for selecting books about social behavior; List of resources for children's books. Title: "Mandy: A Critical Look at the Portrayal of a Deaf Character in Children's Literature" Author(s): Cynthia Neese Bailes Journal: Multicultural Perspectives Issue: 2002 (Volume 4, Issue 4) Author's Summary: The portrayal of Deaf children in multicultural children's literature is sparse, and almost nonexistent in mainstream publications. Literature that does exist tends be written by hearing professionals with a focus on pathology-the inability to hear. Many Deaf people see themselves as a cultural group, with a common signed language and the use of the visual modality as major threads that bind them. This piece offers a critical view of a children's picture book, which, on a first-read basis, conveys a charming characterization of a deaf child and her grandmother. A critical analysis uncovers how the reader is positioned to see the deaf child through the eyes of a hearing professional whose ideology contradicts a cultural view of Deaf children. Title: "Heightening Awareness about the Importance of Using Multicultural Literature" Author(s): Susan A. Colby and Anna F. Lyon Journal: Multicultural Education Issue: Spring 2004 Author's Summary: Not Available Read this Article Online |
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