Asperger's Syndrome Qualitative Study
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2008 10:00 AM
End Date
21-4-2008 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Bonnie B. Lund
Mentor's Department
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Throughout the profession of speech-language pathology, the autistic spectrum is a familiar term; however the term Asperger's syndrome, which falls within the autistic spectrum may not be as understood. In this poster presentation information will be given on the history of Asperger' s syndrome, the diagnostic approach, characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, and different areas of speech language skills common to individuals with Asperger's syndrome. Additional research using qualitative inquiry will be described in the form of a case study. Interviews with the mother of an individual with Asperger's syndrome were obtained through phone conversations and e-mails. Qualitative study is based on the researcher's observations, interviews, and interpretations and is a means of research that focuses on a specific case or phenomenon. The parent of an individual with Asperger's syndrome was interviewed in an attempt to understand the family unit experience of a family with an individual member diagnosed with Asperger' s syndrome. Transcriptions from the interviews were coded and analyzed for patterns and themes. Final conclusions were made based on the data collected.
Asperger's Syndrome Qualitative Study
CSU Ballroom
Throughout the profession of speech-language pathology, the autistic spectrum is a familiar term; however the term Asperger's syndrome, which falls within the autistic spectrum may not be as understood. In this poster presentation information will be given on the history of Asperger' s syndrome, the diagnostic approach, characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, and different areas of speech language skills common to individuals with Asperger's syndrome. Additional research using qualitative inquiry will be described in the form of a case study. Interviews with the mother of an individual with Asperger's syndrome were obtained through phone conversations and e-mails. Qualitative study is based on the researcher's observations, interviews, and interpretations and is a means of research that focuses on a specific case or phenomenon. The parent of an individual with Asperger's syndrome was interviewed in an attempt to understand the family unit experience of a family with an individual member diagnosed with Asperger' s syndrome. Transcriptions from the interviews were coded and analyzed for patterns and themes. Final conclusions were made based on the data collected.
Recommended Citation
Titze, Alisa. "Asperger's Syndrome Qualitative Study." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2008.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2008/poster-session-A/18
