Spectrum Spectrum Disorder Disorder Helene S. A. Cruz/Joniree Calvo ED 443 G: Assistive and Adaptive Technology November 6, 2008 Dr. Jacqui Cyrus
Nov 10, 2014
Spectrum Spectrum DisorderDisorder
Helene S. A. Cruz/Joniree CalvoED 443 G: Assistive and Adaptive
TechnologyNovember 6, 2008
Dr. Jacqui Cyrus
ObjectivesObjectivesYou will know the:
Definition of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Characteristics of Students with Autism
Tips to helping Students with Autism
What is Autism and Autism What is Autism and Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ?Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ? IDEA Definition of
Autism
A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.
Definition of ASD
Certain set of behaviors ranging from very mild to severe.
Prevalence/Incidence of Prevalence/Incidence of Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum DisorderGuam Public School System SY 2007-2008 and 2008-2009•Students: 31,066 as of 9/30/2007•Students in Special Education: 2,166; 2,147•Students with Autism: 90 students; 105 students
Nationally•1 in 166 births estimates to have Autism•4 million births = 24,000 diagnosed with Autism•4 times more prevalent in boys than girls•67 children diagnosed a day
CharacteristicCharacteristicss
Children with Autism might have:•Lack of Communication•Lack of Social Interaction•Sensory Deficits•Unusual Play•Insistence on Sameness
Cause and Cause and Prevention Prevention
CausePhysical
abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain
Genetic Factors
PreventionAt this time,
there are no known preventions of ASD, professionals are still evaluating the cause.
AssessmentAssessment•Psycho-educational Profile Revised (PEP-R) Adolescent and Adult Psycho-Educational Profile
•Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills
•Autism Checklist
•Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
•Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
Early Early InterventionIntervention
Locally -Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS)- GPSS: Tamuning Preschool Placement and Home Component Services
Nationally-Young Autism Program-Treatment & Education of Autistic & related Communication-handicapped Children
Teaching TipsTeaching Tips•Attention•Imitation•Making requests•Compliance•Structured Teaching•Predictable Events
TransitionTransition• Pre-School to Kindergarten• School System Transfer• Class to Class• Elementary to Middle School Transfer• Grade to Grade• School to Work/College
CollaborationCollaboration•Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)•Accommodations and Modifications •Teamwork•Peer Supports
Partnerships with Partnerships with Families and Families and Communities Communities
Locally•Autistic Community Together (ACT)•Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (CEDDERS)
Nationally•Autism Speaks•National Autistic Society•National Autism Association
Video ClipsVideo ClipsAutism: The Misunderstood Childhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ5JXeGghkc
Autism Cure?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ZanIBoGHU
ReferencesReferencesSmith, Deborah (2007). Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference 6th Edition.Pearson Education, Inc..
Fighting Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Fighting Autism Web site: http://www.fightingautism.org/index.php Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Autism Web site: http://www.yourautismfacts.com/
Wallin, Jason M. (2001-2004). Teaching Children with Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Teaching Children with Autism Web site: http://www.polyxo.com/assessment/index.html
(2007-2008). Autism Research Institute. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Defeat Autism Now Web site: http://www.autism.com/index.asp
Thought Thought Provoking Provoking QuestionsQuestions
1. Do you know what it is like to have a teacher say “I don’t want this student in my class?” How would you feel if that was your child?
2. Do you know what it is like to have kids point to a child with Autism and laugh at the child as he/she rocks and parrots over and over? How would you feel if that was your child?
3. Do you know what it is like to wonder what the child with Autism will do when the parent dies? What are we, as an island community, doing for the people with special needs?