The Idea of an Essay, Volume 4

120 The Idea of an Essay: Volume 4 Panerai, Simonetta, et al. “Special Education Versus Inclusive Education: The Role Of The TEACCH Program...Treatment And Education Of Autistic And Related Communication Handicapped Children.” Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders 39.6 (2009): 874-82. Online. In this largely analytical article, the authors advocate for the validity of the TEACCH program which is a program designed for children with autism that attempts to minimize the struggles these children experience related to literacy. The article overviews a study conducted in three different educational settings and approaches, and then discusses the validity or lack-thereof in each approach. Each setting presented different challenges based on the environment, and provide detailed analysis of each. The information on each setting is fairly understandable and well-presented, and the procedures are seemingly effective. The facts in the article make it a great source for logos information. In the expository essay, this article will provide yet another teaching technique that could prove useful for anyone in the field of education or even a parent seeking out options to help his/her child with autism. This source can be a great opportunity to provide logos, and thus build up more credibility with the reader. Randi, Judi, Tina Newman, and Elena L. Grigorenko. “Teaching Children With Autism To Read For Meaning: Challenges And Possibilities.” Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders 40.7 (2010): 890-902. Online. The three authors of this article focus on providing a review of the challenges children with autism face regarding literacy, focusing mainly on reading comprehension, and some solutions and ideas related to improving reading comprehension. A general overview of the requirements for reading comprehension is provided and then applied to children with ASD. Next, the authors present instructional interventions for children with ASDs. The interventions provided