What Is Autism? Don ’t forget – match the strategy to the individu al needs of student Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategy and Intervention considerations These are areas to be considered by parents, educators and professionals when planning an individualized, comprehensive intervention program. Consider – There are many other strategies and interventions. This list is just a starting point.
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What Is Autism?
Don’t forget – match the
strategy to the individual
needs of student
Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategy and Intervention considerations
These are areas to be considered by parents, educators and professionals when planning an individualized, comprehensive intervention program.
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ASA’s Definition Autism is a complex developmental disability
that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
PDD
Autism is one of five disorders coming under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a category of neurological disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development,” including social interaction and communications skills. Each of these disorders has specific diagnostic criteria as outlined by the American Psychiatric Association.
•Determined area of breakdown in the sensory processing chain (registration, orientation, interpretation, organization of response, execution of response)
•Develop choices of sensory regulation activities
•Develop a sensory diet to establish sensory regulation
•Assess sensory impact on diet, sleep and behavior
Motor
•Assess fine and gross motor components (postural stability, range of motion, strength, endurance and flexibility, balance, coordination, grasp, dominance, and motor planning
•Develop motor abilities
•Shape fine and gross motor skills
•Adapt for motor challenges
•Provide acceptable alternatives for sensory based behaviors
•Teach imitation skills
•Increase practice and repetition of motor skills
•Provide repeated physical prompts to improve motor initiation
•Provide adaptations for handwriting
Collaboration
•Build a team and meet frequently
•Provide opportunities to communicate with other team members
•Provide ongoing training
•Facilitate opportunities for team problem solving
•Make data-based decisions
•Develop goals, set priorities, and review regularly