Autism is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is no one type of autism and symptoms can range from very mild to severe. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the term used to describe all types of autiAutism occurs in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and is four … Read more
In Room by Emma Donoghue, the main character, a five-year-old boy named Jack, emulates many behaviors that may be explained by an Autism Spectrum Disorder, but with equal validity could be the due to the of absence of the social construction we know as Theory of Mind. Lisa Zunshine’s book, Why We Read Fiction: Theory … Read more
My journey of life has lead me on many different experiences and allowed my to acquire many valuable skills I will take throughout my life. From being a involved in volunteer programs from kids with disabilities, being a member of National Honor Society, to my first job, I have learned leadership, team work, responsibilities, patience, … Read more
The score level Caterpillar Inc. has a purpose to sustain business in diversity inclusion and participate in any recruitment policies related to their missions. The organizations define clear mission statement and describe their objectives assigned to them through individual attitude, organizational values and management practices. So, I used the diversity questionnaires to evaluate the organization … Read more
Workforce diversity is a goal all organization attempt to achieve to create an inclusive environment. Although there are several laws and legislations formulated to support and liberate all Canadian citizens and employees such as The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Employment Standards Legislation, and the Federal Employment Equity Act, there is a specific group … Read more
As part of the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) for Special Population course, I was tasks to simulate four disabilities to experience a range of disability simulations, develop empathy and appreciation for the lived experience of individuals with a disability, to reflect on my own pre-existing values and belief systems regarding individuals with a disability, and to … Read more
Mental Illness and Physical Illness Physical and mental illness were thought to be combined until the late 1800’s. Starting in the Middle Ages, the mentally and physically ill were treated inhumane and were believed to be supernatural (Timeline: Treatments for Mental Illness). During the 1600’s, Europeans began to isolate the mentally and physically ill and … Read more
Imagine having important needs and ideas to communicate, but being unable to express them. Perhaps feeling bombarded by sights and sounds, unable to focus your attention. Or trying to read or add but not being able to make sense of the letters or numbers. You may not need to imagine. You may be the parent … Read more
Developments in the Disabled Peoples Movement have brought disability to the fore as a civil rights issue in Britain. Growing numbers of politically active disabled people have generated an awareness of how their rights as citizens are denied by discrimination and oppression. Out of this has emerged the concept of ‘independent living’. A philosophy encompassing … Read more
