Fetal Alcohol Syndrome's Cognitive Affects Research Proposal

According to the research, this is "a theoretical framework that seeks to describe a developmental process associated with efforts to provide access for individuals with disabilities to facilities, programs, and information," (Edyburn 2001 p 24). This theoretical foundation focuses on the need to increase advocacy through academic research and the exposure of common findings to advocacy groups. Then, phase 2 focuses on making much needed resources and environments for those who were previously denied based on their special education status through environmental accommodation. Finally, there is the accessibility phase, where equal access to similar resources, like education, is the norm.

Research Questions

There are a number of research questions this study aims to explore. They include the following:

Just how much of cognitive functioning is impacted by FAS?

How much does FAS cost schools in terms of special training and care?

Is FAS manageable conditions within the current system, or do new measures need to be adapted to better provide for students suffering from the condition?

What research methods do you propose to answer your research questions?

Method

In order to explore these questions, the research will implement a survey of schools in order to gauge what teachers and administrators are dealing with in terms umber of students with fetal alcohol syndrome compared to additional costs associated with more specialized education regiments.Surveys will include questionnaires with rated responses so that answers can be statistically understood.

Purpose of Research

This research will be aiming to help provide support for emerging knowledge of how FAS impacts both the individual and the adult. Unfortunately, there is relatively little research on just how documented cases of FAS impact the school facilities working with these children. This research would then fill in gaps of the currently available in the current discourse. Through this, it will help empower teachers and schools in general to better adhere to the unique needs of students with FAS.

Resource Material

Edyburn, Dave L. (2001). Models. Theories, and frameworks: Contributions to understanding special education technology. Special Education Technology and Practice. Pp 16-25. Web. http://www.temple.edu/martec/accessibility/cd/data/assistivetech/brochure_edy_burn.pdf

Johnson, Bryan; Tamboline, Ann; Williams, Lorna; & Wright, Laurie. (1996). Teaching students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Special Education. British Colombia Ministry of Education. Web. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/fas/welcome.htm

Mattson, Sarah N. & Riley, Edward P. (1998). A review of the neurobehavioral deficits in children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or prenatal exposure to alcohol. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 22(2), 279-295......