ARTICLE REVIEW OR POSITION PAPER

Article Review Option: 

For each of the articles cited below, review the article in detail, and answer the questions that are provided. Do not hesitate to use other sources to support your writing. 

Article 1 (Kanner, 1943): Since the release of Kanner's (1943) article "Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact", autism spectrum disorder has become far more well understood. How does the modern, DSM-V classification of autism spectrum disorder build on the traits that Kanner described? 

Article 2 (Berkson, 2004): Berkson (2004) described the lack of certainty around how people with developmental disabilities were viewed and treated in ancient times. Identify why this uncertainty may exist, and describe any myths that may be commonplace in terms of how it may be the case that persons with developmental disabilities may have actually been treated better in antiquity than in the last two centuries. 

Article 3 (Radford, 2011): Radford (2011) outlined moral, ethical, and practical problems with institutions for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario. Describe some of these challenges. What can we learn from these challenges, and how can we avoid making the same mistakes in a post-institutionalization Ontario? 

 

Topic 1: People with autism face tremendous challenges with respect to access to services and supports throughout the lifespan in Ontario. What kind of supports should be available to these populations? Support your position with evidence from scientific and disability literature. 

Topic 2: Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) has been shown to be a very effective in changing developmental trajectories for children. Should access to IBI be covered (e.g. by the healthcare system)? If so, what should the parameters around access (age restrictions, length of service, etc.) be? Support your position with evidence from scientific and disability literature. 

Topic 3: Despite the closure of institutions in Ontario, adults with developmental disabilities still struggle to access services and housing in Ontario. Should some form of institutions be redeveloped in Ontario to meet the needs for housing and access to services? Support your position with evidence from scientific and disability literature. 

Your submission must: 

Use appropriate APA 7th edition style 

Be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF 

The articles are attached.