...| Assessment Research Paper | Assessing the Young Child-Professor Speers | | | Assessment Research Paper There are many different aspects and things to consider when discussing the subject of child development. In this paper I will be discussing and identifying three examples of major conditions in children, and their impact on development and learning, demonstrate a plan that would enhance an interest area, change in behavior or bring new knowledge to parents, children and staff, I will give examples of how assessments are applied in the early childhood classroom and how early childhood curriculum is used with assessment tools, and identify three assessment inventories used for birth through six the assessments that can be used for child developmental portfolios. The first type of major condition in children that has an impact on development and learning is autism. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don’t tune into other people in the same way as typically developing children. For example, a child with ASD might not respond to his name, make eye contact, smile at caregivers, or wave goodbye without being told to. A child with ASD also might not use eye contact to get someone’s attention or communicate. Children with ASD find it hard to see things from other people’s perspective. They might have trouble understanding that other people can have different desires and beliefs from them. Children with ASD can struggle with focus, attention, transitions...
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...Differences in Cognitive and Executive Functioning between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Julie Sackett The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences in cognitive and executive functioning between autistic and typically developing (TD) children. The articles used assess different forms of cognitive function and executive function. It is hypothesized that individuals with autism will show impairments in executive function, prospective memory, inhibitory function, cognition, sensory-motor, and language when compared to TD individuals. Multiple measures were used to assess participant’s abilities with working memory, executive function, development, memory, awareness, and cognitive function; some of these measures were self-reported. One study by Rosenthal et al. (2013) found that older children with autism spectrum disorder show executive function impairments with age, meaning that different impairments are noticeable at different ages. In contrast, Iwanaga et al. (2000) found differences in cognitive function between Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism. The results of some studies found specific impairments are related to age. The findings from these studies suggest that children with autism show executive and cognitive function impairments, have difficulties with prospective memory, and show lack of awareness; children with autism are unfamiliar with familiarity. Differences in Cognitive...
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...The Influence of Affective Empathy and Autism Spectrum Traits on Empathic Accuracy Marije aan het Rot*, Koen Hogenelst Department of Psychology and School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands Abstract Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by interpersonal deficits and has been associated with limited cognitive empathy, which includes perspective taking, theory of mind, and empathic accuracy (EA). The capacity for affective empathy may also be impaired. In the present study we aimed to determine if EA in normally developing individuals with varying levels of autism spectrum traits is moderated by trait affective empathy. Fifty male and fifty female participants (‘perceivers’) completed the Autism-Spectrum Quotient and the Balanced Emotional Empathy Scale to assess autism spectrum traits and trait affective empathy, respectively. EA was assessed using a Dutch-language version of a previously developed task and involved rating the feelings of others (‘targets’) verbally recounting autobiographical emotional events. Targets varied in trait emotional expressivity, assessed using the Berkeley Expressivity Questionnaire. Perceivers with more autism spectrum traits performed worse on the EA task, particularly when their trait affective empathy was relatively low. Interpersonal deficits in autism spectrum disorder may be partially explained by low cognitive empathy. Further, they might be aggravated by a limited capacity...
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...Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), is defined as a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize, however, how this occurs is not well understood. Autistic Disorder is only one of four recognized disorders in the autism spectrum. The others included in the spectrum are Asperger Syndrome(AS), Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), which is diagnosed when the full set of criteria for Autistic Disorder or Asperger Syndrome are not met. In an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (2011), over the last twelve years, prevalence of developmental disabilities has increased 17.1% which equals about 1.8 million more children in 2006 through 2008 as compared to a decade earlier. Additionally, prevalence of Autism increased 289.5% while the prevalence of ADHD increased 33.0%. With this increase, more research and studies are being done to learn more about a disorder that is relatively recent. Specifically, the focus of this paper is on Asperger Syndrome, which is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and motor coordination, and unusual or restricted patterns...
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...final ruling? Please support your stance with academic research. Please support your assignment with research and submit in APA format. Additionally, please submit your assignment in a paper format with a list of references (using APA standards) at the end of the assignment. Application of Interest Arbitration with Regard to Public Sector Organization Schuyler McKenzie One of the most popular method of solving disputes is through arbitration. American Arbitration Association (AAA) is the most popular arbitration in the world, as it has over 800 employees in 35 offices worldwide and represents over 8,000 arbitrators and mediators worldwide. Arbitration is actually an extremely old form of settling disputes between people, businesses, as well as between nations. The process itself is a private method of adjudication, which uses at least one arbitrator to resolve the dispute. Several companies have resulted to using arbitrational clauses within their contracts, as they have become more plentiful through applications and online websites. Arbitration is a process resolving disputes by a neutral third party (the arbitrator) providing a decision after a scheduled hearing. It is important to note, there are several forms of arbitrations however this paper will address the application of interest arbitration with the regard to public sector employment. The specific example focused...
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...ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MODEL BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR BUILDING WORKS The Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Architectural Services Department Quantity Surveying Branch Queensway Government Offices 66 Queensway Hong Kong 2012 EDITION CONTENTS Demolitions and Alterations Piling and Caissons Diaphragm Walling Excavation Underpinning Concrete Works Brickwork and Blockwork Drainage (including Underground Pipe Ducts) Waterproofing Stone Works Roof Tiling Wood Works Ironmongery Steel and Metal Works Plastering and Paving Plumbing and Water Supply Systems Glazing Painting Landscaping External Works Electrical Installation Air Conditioning Installation Fire Service Installation Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboards Installation Diesel Generating Sets Installation Uninterruptible Power Supply System Broadcast Reception Installation Compressed Air System Steam Boiler System Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation Fuel Supply System Swimming Pool Water Treatment Installation MODBQ.1/1 MODBQ.2/1 MODBQ.3/1 MODBQ.4/1 MODBQ.5/1 MODBQ.6/1 MODBQ.7/1 MODBQ.8/1 MODBQ.9/1 MODBQ.10/1 MODBQ.11/1 MODBQ.12/1 MODBQ.13/1 MODBQ.14/1 MODBQ.15/1 MODBQ.16/1 MODBQ.17/1 MODBQ.18/1 MODBQ.19/1 MODBQ.20/1 MODBQ.21/1 MODBQ.22/1 MODBQ.23/1 MODBQ.24/1 MODBQ.25/1 MODBQ.26/1 MODBQ.27/1 MODBQ.28/1 MODBQ.29/1 MODBQ.30/1 MODBQ.31/1 MODBQ.32/1 6 22 3 8 4 18 7 12 10 7 3 23 8 22 30 19 5 10 7 19 27 55 30 9 5 4 10 6 10 9 7 14 Bill Nr. MODBQ.1 DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS DEMOLITIONS...
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...traditional software development methodologies, such as life cycle-based structured and object oriented approaches, continue to dominate the systems development few decades and much research has done in traditional methodologies, Agile software development brings its own set of novel challenges that must be addressed to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of the valuable software. It‘s a set of software development methods based on iterative and incremental development process, where requirements and development evolve through collaboration between self-organizing, cross-functional teams that allows rapid delivery of high quality software to meet customer needs and also accommodate changes in the requirements. In this paper, we significantly indentify and describe the major factors, that Agile development approach improves software development process to meet the rapid changing business environments. We also provide a brief comparison of agile development methodologies with traditional systems development methodologies, and discuss current state of adopting agile methodologies. We speculate that from the need to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of the valuable software, Agile software development is emerged as an alternative to traditional plan-based software development methods. The purpose of this...
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...|Carleton University |Department of Law and Legal Studies | Course Outline | | | | |Course: | |LAWS 2301T | | | | | |Term: | |Summer 2016 | | | | | |Prerequisites: | |LAWS 1000 | |Class: |Day & Time: |online | | |Room: |N/A - there is no classroom; lectures will be viewable online | | | | ...
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...Kathryn King Level 3 Diploma in health and social care Unit 1 Principles of communication in adult social care settings. 1. Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate. There are many reasons why people communicate. Communication helps build relationships not only in a professional context but also in your personal life. Communication in every form builds trust and understanding of one another's needs. It helps us share ideas and express our needs and wants through asking questions and gaining information from either a verbal response or a non-verbal response such as listening to responses and observing body language, facial expressions and eyes contact. Communication also helps us express our feelings and emotions and enables an empathetic and reassuring response. It can also help us to socialise and build relationships with new people. Communication is very important for a support worker as through effective communication the support worker can gain information by asking questions and listening to responses. This allows the support worker to provide the correct support for the service user and build a trusting relationship. Communication with colleagues is also very important. It allows the continuity of care and ensures all staff members are aware of any changes in support. Communication in the work place promotes good working relationships and can be used to get a point...
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...Project [pic] Applied Degree Concept Paper Template The Graduate School Version: January 2013 © Northcentral University, 2013 Educators’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Inclusion Model: A Comparison Including Students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Disabilities Concept Paper Submitted to Northcentral University Graduate Faculty of the School of Education in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF EDUCATION by Teriann S. Nash Prescott Valley, Arizona May- June 2014 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Statement of the Problem 1 Purpose of the Study 2 Research Questions 3 Hypotheses 4 Definition of Key Terms 5 Brief Review of the Literature 5 Summary 7 Research Method 7 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 11 References 12 Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction Inclusion is the current terminology (replacing mainstreaming and integration) that is used to describe a classroom where students with and without disabilities learn together. According to Georgiadi, Kalyva, Koukoutas, and Tsakiris (2012), “Inclusion is defined as access to mainstream settings, where children with special educational needs are educated together with their typically...
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...Chapter 1: Student Characteristics Understand Characteristics of Students with Disabilities Some students with disabilities pass through typical developmental milestones and express skills within an average range for their age group. Others show delayed growth at certain developmental milestones, and many students with disabilities experience challenges as they navigate through the school curriculum. It is critical that special education teachers know how to differentiate between typical individual differences among children without disabilities and differences that may indicate a disability that requires interventions and/or specialized designed instruction. In addition, special education teachers need to know the most common types of disabilities that students may experience and how those disabilities affect their ability to learn and their behavior in the classroom. Competency 1 thus focuses on the characteristics of typical and atypical human growth and development and the characteristics of students with various disabilities that special education teachers are likely to encounter. The test includes a wide range of multiple-choice questions that address Competency 1. * Questions on typical and atypical behaviors and abilities for children and adolescents at particular ages. * Questions on the types and characteristics of various disabilities. * Questions on the similarities and differences among students with and without disabilities. This competency encompasses...
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...PYC4802/101/0/2015 Tutorial letter 101/0/2015 Psychopathology PYC4802 Year module Department of Psychology IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. CONTENTS Page 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Turorial material ....................................................................................................... 4 2. PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ......................................... 4 2.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Outcomes ................................................................................................................ 4 3. LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................ 6 3.1 Lecturer(s) ............................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Department .............................................................................................................. 7 3.3 University ................................................................................................................. 7 4. MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ....................................................................... 7 4.1 Prescribed book.....
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...form 17 May 2007; accepted 8 June 2007 Available online 19 July 2007 Abstract This paper examines the ex post and ex ante benefits of accounting conservatism to lenders and borrowers in the debt contracting process. I expect conservatism to benefit lenders ex post through the timely signaling of default risk, as manifested by accelerated covenant violations, and to benefit borrowers ex ante through lower initial interest rates. Consistent with these predictions, I find that more conservative borrowers are more likely to violate debt covenants following a negative price shock, and that lenders offer lower interest rates to more conservative borrowers. r 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. JEL classification: M41; G32 Keywords: Conservatism; Debt contracting; Covenant violation; Spread 1. Introduction While positive accounting theory suggests that accounting conservatism enhances efficiency in the debt contracting process (Watts and Zimmerman, 1986; Watts, 2003a, b), there is little empirical evidence on the debt contracting benefits of conservatism. In this paper, I provide evidence on the ex post and ex ante benefits of conservatism to lenders and borrowers. Specifically, I document that conservatism benefits lenders ex post through the timely signaling of default risk, as manifested by accelerated covenant violations, and benefits borrowers ex ante through lower interest rates. $ This paper is based on my dissertation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I would like to...
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...Project for IS4550 Shurleen E. Wilson-Fye ITT-Duluth Ms. Brown Contents Coversheet ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………….2-3 Overview, Purpose, Scope……………………..4-5 Training………………………………………………….5-6 Procedure………………………………………………….6 Policy……………….………………………………….….6-9 Policy 1: Information Systems Policy..…..10-13 Policy 2: Security of Laptop…………………..14-16 Policy 3: Clean Desk policy…….……………..17-18 Policy 4: Workstation Policy………………………19 Policy 6: Email Policy………………………..….20-21 Policy 7: Personnel policy………………….…22-23 Policy 9: Data Breach Policy………………...24-27 Policy 10: Software policy………………………29-31 Policy 11: Data and information classification……32 Policy 12: Internal Treats…………………………………….33 Policy 13: Policies and Procedures for Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)...34-35 Policy 14: Wireless LAN Security Policy……………………..36 IS security Awareness policy…………………………………..37-38 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………39 References……………………………………………………………………40 Overview: DSA contractors has been awarded a contract with the Department of Defense. Our next task is to revamp the companies’ policy to ensure compliance with DOD policy. All employees have to be retrained on new policy to ensure that DSA medicate violations. The attitudes and atmosphere of change will also be needed to ensure compliance with DOD standards. Training sessions is scheduled for all employees...
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...Department of Defense INSTRUCTION NUMBER 8500.01 March 14, 2014 DoD CIO SUBJECT: Cybersecurity References: See Enclosure 1 1. PURPOSE. This instruction: a. Reissues and renames DoD Directive (DoDD) 8500.01E (Reference (a)) as a DoD Instruction (DoDI) pursuant to the authority in DoDD 5144.02 (Reference (b)) to establish a DoD cybersecurity program to protect and defend DoD information and information technology (IT). b. Incorporates and cancels DoDI 8500.02 (Reference (c)), DoDD C-5200.19 (Reference (d)), DoDI 8552.01 (Reference (e)), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD(NII))/DoD Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) Memorandums (References (f) through (k)), and Directive-type Memorandum (DTM) 08-060 (Reference (l)). c. Establishes the positions of DoD principal authorizing official (PAO) (formerly known as principal accrediting authority) and the DoD Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) (formerly known as the Senior Information Assurance Officer) and continues the DoD Information Security Risk Management Committee (DoD ISRMC) (formerly known as the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)/Global Information Grid (GIG) Flag Panel). d. Adopts the term “cybersecurity” as it is defined in National Security Presidential Directive-54/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-23 (Reference (m)) to be used throughout DoD instead of the term “information assurance (IA).” 2. APPLICABILITY a. This instruction applies to: (1) OSD, the...
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