AUTISM and SOME INTERVENSIONS EZGI AKSAN 1866060 GPC 355.
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OUTLINE•What is Autism?
•What are the symptoms of Autism?
•How is Autism diagnosed?
•Autism and special education
•What are the most effective approaches to treating Autism? Is there a cure?
What is Autism ?
•Autism is a lifelong developmental disability.
•It affects communication and relation with other people.
•It creates problems in the perception of the world.
What is Autism ?
• Occurs within first 3 years of life.
• This disorders affects stereotyped behaviors, interest and activities.
• First described about ‘early childhood autism’ by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943.
• Sometimes, people with autism may show aggressive or self-injuries behavior.
The Symptoms of Autism Delay or abnormal function;
Social interaction
Language of social communication
Imaginary or symbolic play
The Diagnosis of Autism To diagnose a child whether he/she with autism or not
Impairment in social interaction(at least two symptoms)• - difficulties in social
interactions.• - lack of
communication with peers • - failure to
participation emotional and social interaction.
The Diagnosis of Autism Communication disorders(at least one) - delay in the development of spoken language or the lack of language development.
- using repetitive,stereotyped or very subjective language
The Diagnosis of Autism Imaginary or symbolic play(at least
one) - Don’t play with social games which are suitable for child’s developmental process. - Repetitive and limited activities, behavior and interests. - Being constantly busy with parts of objects.
Autism and Special Education• Integration; children
with autism can attend regular class with others.
- pre-school, primary and secondary school.
- full time or part-time
Autism and Special Education• Special Education classes; - maximum 4 children
- public and private schools
• Training Center for Autistic children; - provide services for children who cannot attend compulsory education.
- Children in this training center should be 14 years old.
Interventions
Educational therapies;• Applıed Behavıoral Analysis
• Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
• Visual communication system
• Floortime
• Daily Life Therapy
InterventionsRelated Approaches;• Art and music are useful
in sensory integration, visual and auditory stimulation.
• Animal therapy include horseback riding and swimming with dolphins. Physical and emotional benefits, improving motor development, increasing self-confidence.
Interventions
•Physical support, maintaining focus and participation are important factors for children with autism.
Temple Grandin• Women who were
diagnosed with autism : Temple Grandin
• She was diagnosed with brain injury when she was 2.
• Today, she is a professor in Colorado State University ant she is a veterinary.
REFERENCES• Turkey Autism Support and Education Foundation(TODEV)
• Autism Research Institute retrieved from http://www.autism.com/treat_edu_plans
• Autism Society Canada from http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/
• The National Autistic Society retrieved from http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/autism-and-asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/what-is-autism.aspx
• Autistic Child Protection and Referral Association from http://www.otizm.org/?page_id=316
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