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AUTISMBrittney Ortega

San Diego Christian College

Ed 300

WHAT IS AUTISM? According to

autismspeaks.org, autism is a disorder of brain development.

Some forms of autism can be more severe than others.

There is a complex spectrum of autism that can be identified through multiple terms including: autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, persuasive development disorder, and Asperger syndrome.

WHAT IS AUTISM?

Autismspeaks.org states that some levels of autism range from mild, or functional, to severe.

However, while people with autism may suffer in some areas, in others they may excel, all cases are different.

WHAT IS AUTISM?

Nationalautismassociation.org, states that people with autism are effected socially, through communication, and through leisure or play activities.

People with autism tend to suffer in other health areas such as: allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, sleeping disorders and more.

CAUSES OF AUTISM

Nationalautismassociation.org believes some causes of autism to be:

Vaccinations Pesticide exposures Parental age Pharmaceuticals Genetics

SOME SIGNS TO DETECT AUTISM

SOME SIGNS TO DETECT AUTISM IN BABIES

Autismspeaks.org informs us of signs to look for in child autism:

No smiles or joyful expressions by 6 months

No sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by 9 months

No babbling by 12 months

No pointing, showing, reaching, or waving by 12 months

No words by 16 months

No meaningful 2 word phrases by 24 months

Loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age

AUTISM FACTS Nationalautismassociatio

n.org explains that boys are 4 times as likely to be diagnosed with autism compared to girls.

Autism not affected by race, region, or socio economic status.

40% of children with autism do not speak.

1 in every 88 children have autism.

There is no cure for autism.

Early prevention is KEY.

AUTISM FACTS

AUTISM TREATMENTS Autism can best be

treated when early intervention occurs.

Nationalautismassociation.org states that multiple therapies can be used to treat autism:

Behavioral, occupational, physical, speech, vision, music, and canine therapies all help people with autism.

Some specialists state that diet is important to prevention. Gluten-free, casein-free, and specific carbohydrate diet according to body chemistry.

AUTISM TREATMENTS

AUTISM TREATMENTS

Howcast.com is a website that has hundreds of how-to videos. Amongst its health section, a video on “How to Help a Child With Autism” was posted. The video emphasizes many of the points used in this power point:

http://www.howcast.com/videos/218410-How-to-Help-a-Child-with-Autism

AUTISM IN THE CLASSROOM

Autism.org discusses ways in which teachers can help with autistic students in the classroom:

Visual aides Comic strip

conversations Social stories Social skills Circles of friends

AUTISM IN THE CLASSROOM Autism.org explains PECS

or picture communication exchange system and

TEACCH or treatment and education of autistic and related communication handicapped children.

Two systems that many schools use for autistic children in the classroom using specialized techniques for teaching autistic students.

AUTISM IN THE CLASSROOM

SPELL is a program designed by the National Autistic Society’s schools in order to provide the best form of education to students with autism.

Autism.org explains how SPELL works with autistic students:

Structure Positive approaches Empathy Low arousal environments Links from one’s personal life to their therapies

in order to create consistent environments for learning

AUTISM IN THE CLASSROOM

WORKS CITED

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http://www.autism.org.uk/working-with/education/educational-professionals- in-

schools/lessons-and-breaktimes/how-can-i-help-a-child-with-autism-at-my-

school.aspx

(n.d). "How to Help a Child with Autism." Howcast. Retrieved July 12, 2013. From

http://www.howcast.com/videos/218410-How-to-Help-a-Child-with-Autism

(n.d). "National Autism Association." National Autism Association RSS. National

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http://nationalautismassociation.org/

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From http://www.autismspeaks.org/