Table of Contents: Critical Analysis of After-School Programs for Autistic Children

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Part 1: Critical Analysis
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Researcher’s Role
1
Description of the Setting
2
Organizational Background and History
3
The Mission Statement
4
The Vision Statement
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The Value Statement
7
Organizational Reputation and Sustainability
7
Relevant Terms
8
Identify Potential Gaps or Areas for Growth
9
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT)
9
Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE)
13
External Factor Evaluation (EFE)
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Part 2: Define the Problem
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Synthesis of Literature Related to the Problem
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Research Methods
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Pertinent Models, Frameworks, or Theories
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Summary of Findings
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Statement of the Problem
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References
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Appendices
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Mission Statement
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B
Vision Statement
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C
Value Statement
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Tables
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Strengths and Weaknesses (SWOT) Factors
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Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Factors
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Part 1: Critical Analysis
Researcher’s Role
When autistic children are not enrolled in school, after-school
activities may offer social and behavioral stimulation outside of
the classroom environment. As a former high school mentor in
the program, I am currently an unpaid consultant with the boys
and girls club. As a consultant with boys and girls I help with
the creation of curriculum and the creation of assessment tools
used to determine the programs efficiency. Autism is a
developmental condition that affects children's ability to engage
socially and communicate. Autism is classified as an autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) since it presents differently in
everyone, ranging from mild to severe. Specific enrichment
programs require admission based on a particular autism
diagnosis or level of functioning on the spectrum (Monz et al.,
2019). Autism, autism spectrum disorder, and pervasive
developmental disorder (PDD) are terms used interchangeably
to describe a set of complicated brain development problems.
The condition is characterized by verbal and nonverbal
communication problems, social engagement, and repetitive
conduct (Monz et al., 2019). PDD children have more excellent
linguistic skills than autistic children, yet they cannot talk or
engage socially (Arbreton, 2009). Many schools have
specialized in treating children with autism and other
developmental disorders throughout the globe, intending to
assist children in living self-sufficient, prosperous lives as
contributing members of their communities.
The Boys and Girls Program, for example, is an excellent
example of an afterschool program. The following sections
discuss residential programs for autistic children that go above

and beyond what boarding schools typically offer. While
academic success is valued at an ASD-focused school, students
also get intense therapy in addition to their regular classes. The
therapeutic methods will differ depending on the program's
objectives and philosophy (Monz et al., 2019). For example,
Applied Behavior Analysis is at the core of the Anderson Center
for Autism in Staatsburg, New York, which aims to improve the
personal care, communication, social interaction, leisure, play,
and community integration skills of children with autism
(Swigert & Boyd, 2010). Pivotal response treatment and verbal
behavior therapy are two more therapeutic techniques used in
autistic children's residential schools (Arbreton, 2009).
Throughout their school experience, autistic children often get
customized programs that assist them in interacting with them
(Swigert & Boyd, 2010). While these special attention programs
are offered during the school day, they are not available after
school, and students must overcome extra hurdles to succeed in
these programs after school. To that end, the investigator's role,
in this case, is to investigate The Dilemma Facing Autistic
Students in After-School Boys and Girls Clubs.
Description of the Setting
To support its operations and assist all after-school students,
including autistic youngsters, the Club offers various activiti es.
The Character and Leadership Development Program prepares
and empowers children to assist and influence their Club and
society, form meaningful relationships with others, develop a
positive self-image, participate in a democratic process, and
respect their own and other cultures (Arbreton, 2009).
Education and professional development programs help young
people enhance their fundamental education abilities, apply
what they've learned, and utilize technology to excel in their
chosen field - investing in healthcare and life skills. The
program teaches young people how to participate in healthy
activities that improve their well-being, establish personal
objectives, and live independently as adults (Boys & Girls
Clubs of America, n.d.). Arts programs assist children in

developing their creativity and cultural knowledge via visual
arts, crafts, performing arts, and creative writing (Swigert &
Boyd, 2010). They also assist pupils in enhancing their
communication abilities. Sport, exercise, and leisure activiti es
help people improve their physical health, make better use of
their free time, acquire stress management techniques, and
better understand the environment and society.
Some Boys & Girls Clubs have been at the forefront of local
youth development from the Organization's foundation.
Children between the ages of six and eighteen are welcome to
join any Boys & Girls Club, regardless of where they live or
how much money they have. They keep their costs low to attract
as many boys and girls as possible to enroll, and scholarships
are offered to help with expenditures (Monz et al., 2019).
Furthermore, they provide highly low-cost transportation to and
from nearby schools. No one has ever turned away due to a lack
of funds. This is especially important for autistic youngsters.
Organizational Background and History
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGC) was founded in
1860 by three ladies from Hartford, Connecticut, to provide a
safe environment for youngsters. Mary Goodwin, Alice
Goodwin, and Elizabeth Hammersley were among those killed.
They founded the first group because they believed that street
youngsters deserved a better life. The key to the experience was
the development of an environment that piqued boys' attention,
altered their behavior, and raised their expectations and goals.
It was a signal indicating the start of a movement. In 1906,
several Boys Clubs banded together to establish an
organization. The founding of the Federated Boys Clubs of
Boston in 1898, with 53 member groups, signaled the start of a
national movement and the creation of our National
Organization. Boys Clubs of America was founded in 1931 as
the successor organization to the American Boys Club

Federation, founded in 1910. As part of its 50th-anniversary
celebrations in 1956, the Boys Clubs of America received an
official proclamation from the United States Congress. In 1990,
the national parent company's name was changed to Boys and
Girls Clubs of America to reflect better that the Organization's
mission now encompassed both young women and children
(Arbreton, 2009).
Consequently, the United States Congress amended and
expanded our nation's founding document, the Constitution.
B&G Clubs of America celebrated its centenary in 2006,
commemorating a century of providing hope and opportunity to
young people across the United States and its territories. Boys
and Girls Clubs offer nearly 4 million young people a haven to
discover their potential in a positive environment, preparing
them for a bright future. Millions of young people are still
impoverished and will be unable to overcome the gap on their
own (Boys & Girls Clubs of America, n.d.). As a result, the
American Boys and Girls Club has made a concerted effort to
help more people, especially physically or intellectually
challenged ones.
The Mission Statement
As stated in its mission statement, Boys and Girls Clubs of
America seeks to assist all young people, especially the most
vulnerable, in realizing their potential as productive members of
their community who are creative, compassionate, and
responsible citizens. Boys and Girls Clubs are committed to
providing a safe, healthy, and well-publicized environment for
all its members to achieve their goals (Our Mission & Story,
n.d.). The Boys & Girls Clubs of America encourages chil dren
and adolescents of every race, ethnicity, nationality,
transgender status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, physical
ability, socioeconomic situation, or religious affiliation to reach
their full potential (Swigert & Boyd, 2010). The Boys and Girl s

Clubs of America's mission statement emphasizes the
importance of reaching underprivileged communities of young
girls as their main goal. It is supported by a proclamation of the
Organization's vision (Boys & Girls Clubs of America, n.d.).
The phrase also implies that the company promotes the
employment of various methods to assist workers in improving
their overall personality development.
This shows that the stated mission is focused on human
development. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)
assists people in need to enhance their life chances. In an ideal
world, the Organization would strive to bridge the gap between
poor Americans and the rest of the world by helping them
during one of life's most crucial periods. This explains why the
Boys and Girls Clubs of America refer to their programs as
"after-school activities." The operations of this Organization are
aimed at addressing issues affecting these children as soon as
possible and giving equal opportunities for successful adult life
on par with those of other children in the community (Boys &
Girls Clubs of America, n.d.). The Boys and Girls Clubs of
America (BGC) declare that the safety and well-being of its
members is their priority. This is just one of the numerous ways
the Organization helps young children have a better opportunity
in life by working to keep them safe.
They are improving the quality of life in the neighborhood. The
Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) demonstrates in this
section of their purpose and vision statement that its impact
extends beyond assisting individual young members. It does this
by identifying and combating the many societal problems that
endanger children today, such as the marginalization of the
physically and intellectually handicapped, as well as the LGBT
communities. For example, the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America recognizes that children's capacity to think about and
prepare for their future is impaired by fear of physical harm,
which significantly affects the society in which they live. As a

result, the Organization works to establish favorable conditions
in these cultures to guarantee that children survive and flourish.
This strategy is based on the notion that when young people
succeed, their communities benefit as well.
The Vision Statement
"Providing a world-class experience that convinces every young
man entering our doors that achievement is within reach of all
graduates on a path to high school with a long-term scheme
demonstrating outstanding character and citizenship and leading
a healthy lifestyle," states the vision of Boys and Girls Clubs of
America. The company aims to improve the overall outcome of
its lives by creating programs that assist young people in
reaching their full potential. To fulfill this aspect of its mission
statement, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America provide clubs
for young people and incorporate activities that positively
impact their lives throughout their whole program. The
following components of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
vision statement: Experiment with a world-class club
atmosphere (Our Mission & Story, n.d.).
For instance, the Organization collaborates with military groups
in the United States to help children whose lives are often
disrupted by frequent relationships and other problems.
Additionally, homeless, and underprivileged indigenous youth
are given a place to call home, enabling them to compete with
other youth throughout the country. The Boys and Girls Clubs
of America distinguishes itself via these efforts from more
conventional juvenile groups that do much less (Our Mission &
Story, n.d.). Creating a plan. Boys and Girls Clubs of America
meets the criteria of this component via a range of programs
that offer hands-on skill development opportunities for all its
young members. One example is developing athletic and
recreational skills and refining creative talents, career guidance,
character and leadership development, and other life skills, such

as the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Over 91% of people who
benefit from the Organization's activities have shown their
capacity to participate in democratic processes and advocate on
their behalf. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America shows that
such individuals have a significant role in life.
The Value Statement
The fundamental principles of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America are being presented, inclusiveness, and collaboration.
The guiding principles that guide the actions of all Boys and
Girls Clubs of America workers and stakeholders are as follows.
To be successful, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America must
first raise public awareness of the need for assistance among
youngsters (Monz et al., 2019). Furthermore, the group
promises to help all adolescents in need, regardless of race,
ethnic origin, or other kinds of prejudice, and it seeks the
governments and well-wishers' full support.
Organizational Reputation and Sustainability
The Organization has received many honors bestowed upon
former members who have lauded the group's achievements and
success. Consequently, the group has an excellent reputational
credit rating. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America is funded in
several ways, including via government grants. The Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the Justice
Department and other federal agencies Additional funding
sources include substantial donations and sponsorships from
organizations and businesses like these. This adds to its
continued viability and functionality.
Relevant Terms
Autism –Autism is a condition characterized by various
conditions such as retarded development, social and cognitive
skills, and speech problems (Munib,2019)

Autistic children –Autistic children have difficulty
communicating, have narrow interests, and need physical
activities and therapy to enhance their development.
Enrichment programs –Enrichment programs are part of after
school activities that give autistic children or other children a
chance to develop their interests outside the classroom
(Harpine, 2013)
After school programs –These are programs that teenagers or
youths can voluntarily engage in outside the regular school
days, usually conducted by clubs (Harpine, 2013)
Applied behavior analysis –applied behavior analysis is a
scientific principle focused on analyzing behavioral and
learning changes, usually among autistic children or children
with related conditions, and how they are affected by the
environment (John et al,2020)
Indigenous youths –Indigenous youths are youths aged between
15 to 24 years.
Marginalized groups –Marginalized groups are highly
vulnerable members of society who often suffer exclusion from
public forums limiting their participation or engagement in
social and political life. Examples include senior citizens,
persons with autism, and cognitive impairments.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America-Boys and Girls Clubs of
America offer after-school activities to children between 6 to 2
years to enhance their physical health, improve their academic
prowess and help them become better members of the
community.
Identify Potential Gaps or Areas for Growth

A SWOT analysis is a tool used to analyze an organization’s
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It enables an
organization to focus on what it does well, address its
shortcomings to reduce the effects of risk, and take advantage
of the growth opportunities. I conducted a SWOT analysis for
the Afterschool programs by the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America. The SWOT Analysis entails a list of 40 internal and
external factors that affect the organization. The internal factors
are the strengths and weaknesses that accrue from within the
organization, while the external factors are factors outside the
organization that may positively or negatively impact the Boys
and Girls Club of America. A rating score was assigned to each
factor and used to develop a plan to ensure the organization
attains its goals.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT)
Strengths
Autistic students have the following strengths exceptional long-
term memory that enables them to easily comprehend events or
things that have happened. they have the capability of
Interacting in a straightforward manner and has arithmetic,
computer, musical, and artistic abilities; they are dependable
and prompt, and mostly honest (Capps, III & Glissmeyer, 2012).
Intelligence ranges from average to above-average Dedicated to
the smallest of detail; The ability to think independently
indicates that they care less about what other people think of
them. finally, they have the Loyalty and ability to listen without
forming assumptions
Weaknesses
Among the many flaws of autistic children are the following:
Sensitivity issues may show itself in several ways. Examples
include social interactions, loud or chaotic environments, high
sensory stimulation, and disruptions in anticipated routines.

Other examples of sensitivity issues are Executive Mood
Destabilization and Autism Shutdowns. Unorganized portions of
the school day, such as lunch, may provide the greatest
difficulties. Many children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) find it difficult to write with a pencil and paper. Some
people struggle with time management and regular organizing.
Opportunities
Autistic students have the following opportunities so they can
be under supervision of Applied Behavior Analyst, and
Occupational Therapist, among other things. A developmental
psychologist, an autism spectrum disorder specialist, a
psychiatric nurse, a developmental reading pathologist, and a
speech-language pathologist are all occupations that may be
pursued. There is also a Rehabilitation Therapist.
Threats
Autism is a complex disease to live with. Autistic students
experience with social phobia, excessive nervousness, intense
behavior, hyperarousal, or appearing "shell shocked," phobias,
anti-social behaviors, rigorous workouts, and resistance to
change has resulted in positive and ego behavior, attempting to
control behaviors – oppositional subterfuge, meltdowns, and
shut down makes it a threat to me.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
1. provide professional and educational development
2.Enhancedparticipation in healthy activities
3.Wide Sources of finance
4.has a credible reputation
5.Acts as home to underprivileged youths
6. prioritizes safety and well-being of the autistic children

7. provide sporting activities that improve physical health
8.Keeps their charges low to attract more students
9. provide low-cost transportation to and from nearby schools
10.Offers hands on skills development opportunities
Weaknesses
1.Has limited geographical existence
2.Limited support staff
3.Dealing with the sensitive members
4.Lack of enough specialists to attend to the members incase
need arises
5.The institution lacks public awareness
6.The issue of time management
7.Disrganization due to the diverse needs
8.Frequent disruptions of the normal routines
9.Lack of trust by the members
10.Inability to attend to the different members needs
Opportunities and threats
Opportunities Factors
1.Collaborate with the military groups
2.Take advantage of the extra funding to expand its operations
3. put up additional programs to impact more lives
4.Exted its services to the families and the communities
5.Utilize its resources to ensure that the children survive and
flourish
6.Give equal opportunities for successful transition of members
into adult life
7.Incorporate stress management techniques through the
sporting activities
8.Working with different specialists

9. promote physical activities to improve the member’s health
10.Use its good reputation to gain the public’s trust
Threat Factors
1.Marginalisation of the physically and mentally handicapped
children
2.Exposing students to social phobic members
3.the possibility of members developing complications due to
the rigorous workouts
4.Cases of the members being resistant to change
5.Not having enough specialists to deal with hyperarousal’s
6.Dealing with the frequent melt downs and shutdowns
7.Conflict with the authorities due to loud and chaotic
environments
8.Lack of faith by the members
9.The possibility of incurring losses due to destructions mad by
the rogue members
10. 10. Reduced physical engagement due to the pandemic
.
Boys and Girls Clubs focuses on improving the lives of autistic
students by exposing them to activities such as sporting and art
programs that enhance their development and improves their
physical and mental health. The club has been successful due to
its access to vast sources of finance, good reputation, low
charges, and offering of skills that promote cognitive
development. On the other hand, the club faces specific
challenges such as frequent disruptions of the club activities,
disorganization, and lack of trust.

Internal Evaluation Factor Matrix
Internal factor evaluation Matrix Weight
Rating Weighted Score
Strengths
1. provide professional and educational development
2.Enhancedparticipation in healthy activities
3.Wide Sources of finance
4.has a credible reputation
5.Acts as home to underprivileged youths
6. prioritizes safety and well-being of the autistic
children
7. provide sporting activities that improve
physical health
8.Keeps their charges low to attract more students
9. provide low-cost transportation to and from nearby schools
10.Offers hands on skills development opportunities
0.06
0.04
0.06
0.05
0.07

0.03
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.07
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
2
4
0.24
0.12
0.18

0.10
0.14
0.12
0.14
0.18
0.10
0.24
Weaknesses Weight
1.Diverse members needs
2.Limited support staff
3.Dealing with the sensitive members
4.Lack of enough specialists to attend to the
Members incase need arises
5.The institution lacks public awareness
6.The issue of time management
7.Disrganization due to the diverse needs
8.Frequent disruptions of the normal routines
9.Lack of trust by the members

10.Inability to attend to the different members needs
0.04
0.03
0.04
0.07
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.04
2
3
3
4
3
2
4
3

2
2
0.08
0.09
0.12
0.28
0.18
0.12
0.16
0.09
0.06
0.08
Total 1.00
2.82
Internal Factor Assessment
· Enhanced participation in physical activities –The core
strength of the Boys and Girls Club is it engaging the children,
the autistic children, in physical activities. Studies show that
physical activities improve autistic children's motor skills,
reduces aggressiveness, and improves overall health.

· Provide sporting activities that improve physical health –The
other internal factor is engaging the students in sporting
activities such as arts programs that improve their motor and
cognitive skills, a significant challenge for autistic children.
Hence, providing such services enhances the Club's reputation
and creates avenues for increasing its financial base.
· Prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of autistic children –Most
autistic children are not independent and may often wander off
and do things that may jeopardize their safety in the absence of
caregivers, specialists, or adults. It is therefore important to
prioritize their safety even as one engages them in other
physical activities.
· Offers hands-on skills development opportunities –Offering
skills that enhance development opportunities is vital for
autistic children. They are usually behind other children by six
months in terms of gross motor skills; therefore, training them
is an adept way of accelerating their motor and cognitive skills
development.
· Frequent disruption of the regular routines –The weaknesses
or the challenges likely to be faced by the organization is
frequent disruption of routines as autistic children find it
difficult trying to adapt to regular change of activities. Hence,
the caregivers may have to make regular changes or disrupt the
everyday routines to cater to their needs.
· Dealing with sensitive members –One of the inevitable
challenges that the organization may face is dealing with
sensitive members. Hypersensitivity is a common characteristic
of autistic children. They randomly shake their hands, produce
strange noises or stare blankly at objects. Finding ways of
dealing with such members without disrupting the everyday
routines may be a challenge.

· Disorganization due to the diverse needs –Closely related to
thepoint above is experiencing frequent disorganizations w hile
attempting to attend to the diverse needs. The organization's
priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children; it
will therefore have to overcome the obstacles and find ways of
handling the diverse needs.
· Lack of enough specialists to attend to the member's diverse
needs – not all the specialists can attend to each of the
children's needs. Autistic children need physical therapists,
speech therapists, psychologists, pediatric neurologists, and
developmental pediatrician, all of whom are not available at the
Boys and Girls Club.
The organization's access to vast sources of finance from large
institutions exposes it to various opportunities that it can utilize
to its advantage. It can collaborate with the military groups to
improve the Club's welfare, extend services beyond individuals
to families and communities and, utilize its resources to ensure
the safety of its members. On the other hand, the organization
faces numerous threats such as neighborhood violence that may
jeopardize their operations, dealing with members who are
resistant to change, and possibly preexposure to social phobia.
External Factor Evaluation Matrix
External factor evaluation Matrix Weight
Opportunities
1.Collaborate with the military groups

2.Take advantage of the extra funding to expand its operations
3. put up additional programs to impact more lives
4.Exted its services to the families and the communities
5.Utilize its resources to ensure that the children survive and
flourish
6.Give equal opportunities for successful transition of members
into adult life
7.Incorporate stress management techniques through the
sporting activities
8.Working with different specialists
9. promote physical activities to improve the member’s health
10.Use its good reputation to gain the public’s trust
0.06
0.04
0.03
0.06
0.07
0.05
0.08
0.06
0.04

0.03
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
2
0.18
0.08
0.06
0.24
0.21
0.15
0.32
0.24

0.12
0.06
Threats Weight
1.Marginalisation of the physically and mentally handicapped
children
2.Exposing students to social phobic members
3.the possibility of members developing complications due to
the rigorous workouts
4.Cases of the members being resistant to change
5.Not having enough specialists to deal with hyperarousal’s
6.Dealing with the frequent melt downs and shutdowns
7.Conflict with the authorities due to loud and chaotic
environments
8.Lack of faith by the members
9.The possibility of incurring losses due to destructions made
by the rogue members
10. prone to neighborhood violence
0.03
0.05
0.04
0.03

0.06
0.06
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.07
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
0.06
0.15
0.12

0.12
0.24
0.18
0.15
0.10
0.12
0.28
Total
1.00
3.18
External Factors Assessment
· Take advantage of the extra funding to expand on its
operations –The organization receives funds from large public
bodies such as Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention of the Justice Department and donations and
scholarship Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention of the Justice Departments from businesses and well -
wishers .It can utilize its funding’s to expand its operations
beyond America .There are currently 4,000 clubs based in the
50 states serving more than 4 million young boys and girls .
· Utilize its resources to ensure that the children flourish and
survive –Most of autistic children’s development due to lack of
resources such as funds to attend therapies and attend inclusion
schools or clubs where they can interact with the other children.
The organization can utilize its resources to ensure the children
have access to resources and institutions that enhance their

performance.
· Collaborate with the military groups to improve the members
wellbeing –Boys and Girls Club collaborates with the military
to restore the lives of members disrupted by certain activities to
their normal state. Exposing children with autism to ever
changing environmental activities can have a toll on their
development, hence it is important to implement ways of
averting such occurrences
· Working with different specialists –The club has access to a
wide range of specialists that can cater to the diverse children’s
needs in different geographical locations. This can help attend
to various and ever-changing member’s needs.
· Prone to neighborhood violence –Boys and Girls Club despite
having access to various opportunities that can enhance its
operations, is exposed to several threats. First is being prone to
neighborhood violence’s as most adults tend to abuse autistic
children deeming them to not be important members of the
society. Such individuals may extend their hatred to clubs such
as Boys and Girls and disrupt the normal operations.
· Marginalization of the physically handicapped children –
marginalization of autistic children or physically handicapped
children is still a widespread act despite the increased human
rights activism that criticize such acts. This also affects
institutions and clubs that care for autistic children, Boys and
Girls Club is no exception.
· Conflicts with the authorities due to loud and chaotic
environments –Autistic children tend to be loud and chaotic; the
club may be at logger heads with the authorities due to such
acts.
· Members being resistance to change-Autistic children are
often resistant to change especially when exposed to new
activities or routines and may throw tantrums, disrupting the
normal activities in the surrounding facilities.
Part 2: Define the Problem
Synthesis of Literature Related to the Problem

Compile your evidence and validate your claims. For this
section, you will review a minimum of five scholarly articles
related to one of the gaps or area for growth you identified.
Research Methods
Compile your evidence and validate your claims of research
methods you identified through your research.
Pertinent Models, Frameworks, or Theories
Compile your evidence and validate your claims of models,
theories, etc. you identified through your research.
Summary of Findings
Compile your evidence and validate your claims. From the
studies and literature, identify the significant outcomes.
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Appendix A
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the Boys and Girls club is to enable
all young people, especially
those who need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, caring, responsible
citizens.
Appendix B
Vision Statement
Boys and Girls clubProvide a world-class Club Experience that
assures success is
within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with
all members on track to
graduate from high school with a plan, demonstrating good
character and
citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle

Appendix C
Value Statement
Boys and Girls club is committed that every kid has w hat it
takes. The mission and core
beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to
promoting safe, positive and
inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of America
supports all youth and
teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression,
sexual orientation, ability,
socio-economic status, and religion – in reaching their full
potential.
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