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Direct linkMurphy, Patti – Exceptional Parent, 2011
This article profiles Joseph Jerome "Joe" Steffy, who has autism, and describes how he uses his augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device on the job (a successful business selling his Kettle Korn at festivals). There is more to Joe's story than his autism, Down syndrome, and epilepsy. It is also about resourcefulness, family and…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Down Syndrome, Work Ethic
Peer reviewedMukaddes, Nahit Motavalli; Topcu, Zerrin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2006
This case study presents a 10-year-old girl with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, who killed her 6-month-old sister by throwing her out of a window. Her aggressive-impulsive behavior had a persistent pattern. She had a history of epilepsy, and was frequently exposed to physical abuse. She never attended a structured treatment program. Here, we…
Descriptors: Autism, Epilepsy, Psychological Patterns, Preadolescents
