Topic/ statement pertaining to disability:
A HYOTHECTICAL family of a child with autism propose funding for supports that are o’t focused on fixing/curing autism and that does not include Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI).
*The essay must be written from a social model and/or disability justice model of disability perspective (review class notes that I have attached to ensure you fully understand this perspective, if you do not already know what this is).
Instructions:
*Support this hypothetical position with examples and evidence.
– Demonstrate depth of understanding of the issue (including an understanding of opposing arguments).
– Draw on and use effective utilization of all 4 relevant sources provided (where you see fit) with proper apa in-text citations and page numbers.
– Make every attempt to relate to the social and/or disability justice models of disability.
INTRODUCTION: Put your main point on top
– You need a strong opening paragraph, or “lead,” to hook readers.
– Include an introductory sentence.
– State purpose of the paper and provide a brief outline of the paper.
– Be clear and concise.
– Get to the point and convince the reader that it’s worth their valuable time to continue.
BODY:
Tell people why they should care:
– Demonstrate depth of understanding of the issue (including an understanding of opposing arguments).
– Identify and articulate the fundamental assumptions, objectives and issues of principle invoked by this hypothetical proposition.
– Try to address in your statments the implications not only for autistic children (hypothetically), but for the broader disability community.
– Explain how this can related to equitable distribution of economic resources as well as an issue of ablest assumptions about disability.
– At the end of every few paragraphs, ask out loud: “So what? Who cares?”
– You need to answer these questions. Perhaps your suggestions help promote inclusion? End ableism? Promote social equity?
– Clear, persuasive and engaging reasoning in defence of the hypothetical position statement provided.
Offer specific recommendations:
– How to improve matters?
– How can autistic children be supported without being further institutionalized or normalized to fit in with society? Remember to use a social model perspective for this disability.
– Offer recommendations. What are the alternatives to ABA and IBI for autistic children?
– How can we promote your recommendations/alternatives?
Showing is better than discussing:
– Include examples that will bring your argument to life.
– Use the news stories in the resources I provided and the other relevant sources attached (using proper apa in-text citations, with page numbers).
Acknowledge the other side:
– Take a small moment to acknowledge the ways in which hypothetical opponents who are against it may be right.
– Do not pile on one reason after another, for example, why they’re right and their opponents are wrong.
Use short sentences and paragraphs:
– Use simple, accessible language and rely mainly on short declarative sentences.
– Cut long paragraphs into two or more shorter ones.
Avoid jargon:
– Uses simple, accessible language rather than jargon or academese.
– If a technical detail is not essential to your argument, don’t use it.
– You will need to explain some terms (ABA and IBI, ableism) but do so in plain language.
Use the active voice:
– Don’t write: “Some hoped that [or: One would hope that] …” Instead, say “One may hope …”
CONCLUSION:
Strong Finish:
– Summarize your argument in a strong final paragraph.
– Conclude with a phrase or thought that appeared in the opening, thereby closing the circle.
Technical Guidelines:
• Use 6th edition APA Publication Manual to guide writing including:
o use of proper page numbers, margins, double spacing, in-text citing, reference page, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, scholarly writing.
o Provide PAGE NUMBERS to in-text citations. Do not use direct quotes, use paraphrasing