MILESTONE THREE revised LC 4238 .docx PSY 632 7-2 Final Project Milestone Three: Sociocu

MILESTONE THREE revised LC 4238 .docx  PSY 632  7-2 Final Project Milestone Three: Sociocultural Evaluation and Draft of Program Evaluation  Southern New Hampshire University  PSY 632  III. Sociocultural Evaluation  Sociocultural Evaluation: Indicators  STAR is an educational curriculum developed specifically for students on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is used by school districts across the country, including many Autism Support Classrooms in the School District of Philadelphia (STAR, 2020).  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that is described by problems with social communication and social interaction alongside limited and rhythmic patterns in behaviors, activities, and interests. To meet the diagnostic criteria for ASD according to DSM-5, œa child must have persistent deficits in each of three areas of social communication and interaction plus at least two of four types of restricted, repetitive behaviors (CDC, 2020).  The types of ASD include Classical Autism which is the broadest and most predominant form of autism. Asperger™s which classify individuals who fall under the high functioning autism spectrum. Pervasive Development Disorder which is used to classify people who do not fit into any specific category of Autism. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, known as Heller™s Syndrome; usually only affects toddlers and preschoolers. Rett™s Syndrome occurs only in girls and is the only form of Autism Spectrum Disorder that can be diagnosed and medically confirmed.  The STAR P