Title page for ETD etd-11122008-074526

Type of Document

Dissertation

Author

Daigle, Brent A.

URN

etd-11122008-074526

Title

Digital Storytelling as a Literacy - Based Intervention for a Sixth Grade Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Case Study

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Department

Educational Theory, Policy, & Practice

Advisory Committee

Advisor Name	Title
Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell	Committee Chair
Earl Cheek	Committee Member
Renee Casbergue	Committee Member
Teresa Buchanan	Committee Member
Loren Marks	Dean's Representative

Keywords

Autism
Digital Storytelling
Literacy

Date of Defense

2008-10-24

Availability

unrestricted

Abstract

This study investigates the use of Digital Storytelling as an intervention to improve the academic performance and social interactions of a sixth grade student with High-Functioning Autism.

Qualitative methodology, using an inductive approach informed by grounded theory, was employed throughout this exploratory case study. Three separate data sources, consisting of document analysis, interviews, and participant observation, contributed to the findings of this study. Triangulation of inquiry methods enhanced the validity and rigor of this investigation.

The findings from this inquiry indicate that Digital Storytelling was beneficial to the participant in this exploratory case study. Engaged student processes and critical analysis of writing was observed throughout this intervention. The flexibility of Digital Storytelling was responsive to the learning style of preference of the participant in this study.

Implications from this investigation are discussed at length. Recommendations are given for future efforts to replicate and expand the findings of this study.

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