Working with Working with Children and Young People Children and Young People with with Autistic Spectrum Autistic Spectrum Disorders Disorders London Oct 20 London Oct 20 th th 2008 2008 Uttom Chowdhury Uttom Chowdhury Bedfordshire and Luton NHS Trust Bedfordshire and Luton NHS Trust University of Bedfordshire University of Bedfordshire Great Ormond Street Hospital Great Ormond Street Hospital [email protected][email protected]
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Working with Children and Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
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Working with Working with Children and Young People Children and Young People
The nature of the problemThe nature of the problem
DSM/ICDDSM/ICD Deficits in reciprocal Deficits in reciprocal
social interaction skillssocial interaction skills
Deficits in the onset of Deficits in the onset of language and use of language and use of language for social language for social communicationcommunication
Unusual patterns of Unusual patterns of stereotyped behavior, stereotyped behavior, sensory sensitivities, and sensory sensitivities, and restricted interestsrestricted interests
Asperger’s SyndromeAsperger’s Syndrome no delay in languageno delay in language single words by 2 yearssingle words by 2 years communicative phrases by 3 yearscommunicative phrases by 3 years self-help skills/adaptive behaviour self-help skills/adaptive behaviour
during the first 3 yearsduring the first 3 years motor milestones/clumsiness?motor milestones/clumsiness? isolated special skills?isolated special skills?
ICD 10 (cont)ICD 10 (cont)
Abnormalities in at least 2 of the Abnormalities in at least 2 of the following:following:
eye to eye gaze, facial expression, eye to eye gaze, facial expression, body posture and social gesturebody posture and social gesture
peer relationships-inability to sharepeer relationships-inability to share response to other peoples emotions/ response to other peoples emotions/
behaviourbehaviour spontaneous seeking to share spontaneous seeking to share
enjoyment/ interestsenjoyment/ interests
ICD 10 (cont)ICD 10 (cont)
Intense pattern of behaviour in at least Intense pattern of behaviour in at least one of the following:one of the following:
Stereotyped and restricted pattern of Stereotyped and restricted pattern of interestinterest
compulsive adherence to compulsive adherence to routines/ritualsroutines/rituals
repetitive motor mannerismsrepetitive motor mannerisms preoccupation with part-objects or preoccupation with part-objects or
non-functional elements of playnon-functional elements of play
Prevalence issuesPrevalence issues
EpidemiologyEpidemiology
Autism 7-16 per 10,000 Autism 7-16 per 10,000
3.6-7.1 per 1000 children (7-16 3.6-7.1 per 1000 children (7-16 years)- Ehlers and Gilberg 1993years)- Ehlers and Gilberg 1993
Trends for diagnosis of autism in California
Data from http://adventuresinautism.blogspot.com/2006/01/california-autism-numbers-4th-quarter.html
The autism ‘epidemic’The autism ‘epidemic’
Over the past decade - a dramatic increase in Over the past decade - a dramatic increase in recognised cases, and controversy over the recognised cases, and controversy over the explanationexplanation
A recent study in Brick Township, New Jersey A recent study in Brick Township, New Jersey (Bertrand et al, JAMA, 2001) found up to (Bertrand et al, JAMA, 2001) found up to 1% of 1% of boysboys with an ‘Autistic Spectrum Disorder’ with an ‘Autistic Spectrum Disorder’
– – the majority of these ‘newly discovered’ cases the majority of these ‘newly discovered’ cases have normal-range IQhave normal-range IQ
Some myths about autism
– rare
– associated with demonstrable and unique brain pathology
– strongly associated with mental retardation
– strongly associated with regression in skills
– ruled out clinically by good language skills and normal eye contact
– likely to have a simple genetic substrate
More myths about autism
• People with the diagnosis are liable to be unemployable, unmarried and often incapable of living independently
• “The average child with autism will require $8 million in lifetime supervision and care”
–possible meaningfully to distinguish autism from Asperger syndrome
–Diagnostic classification rules are logically coherent in ICD-10
Reciprocal social interaction plotted Reciprocal social interaction plotted against use of language (ADI-R against use of language (ADI-R
algorithm)algorithm)
Use of language and other social communication skills
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Normal/ clinical
(n=295)
Pragmatic Language
(n=59)
Atypical Autism
(n=215)
Asperger Syndrome
(n=109)
Autism Group
(n=138)R2 = 0.61
N=816
Social interaction/ communication plotted Social interaction/ communication plotted against repetitive and stereotyped against repetitive and stereotyped
behaviourbehaviour
Repetitive and stereotyped behaviour
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(n=295)
Pragmatic Language
(n=59)
Atypical Autism
(n=215)
Asperger Syndrome
(n=109)
Autism
(n=138) R2=0.37
N=816
The gender ratio in The gender ratio in autismautism
• In low IQ samples it is c. 2.5:1In low IQ samples it is c. 2.5:1• In autism as a whole it is c. 4:1In autism as a whole it is c. 4:1• In higher-functioning autism and In higher-functioning autism and
Asperger syndrome it is as high as Asperger syndrome it is as high as 10:110:1
DiscussionDiscussion
In what way were males and females In what way were males and females different?different?
Repetitive Behaviour. Females scored Repetitive Behaviour. Females scored significantly lower than males on both 3Di significantly lower than males on both 3Di and ADOS.and ADOS.
Large store of factual informationLarge store of factual information Preoccupation with subject of passing interest Preoccupation with subject of passing interest
to other childrento other children Unusual interest in things that spinUnusual interest in things that spin
Underlying impairment
(genes – brain – cognition)
Behavioural triad of
impairments
Emotional, social,
functional, economic
consequences
Hypothesis OneHypothesis One
Females have the autism underlying impairment less often than males
Underlying impairment
(genes – brain – cognition)
Hypothesis TwoHypothesis Two
Female behavioural phenotype
Male behavioural phenotype
Emotional, social, functional, economic
consequences
Emotional, social, functional, economic
consequences
INTERVENTIONSINTERVENTIONS
InterventionIntervention
Sensory and Play Sensory and Play (holding/osteopathy/eye (holding/osteopathy/eye tracking etc)tracking etc)
Communication Communication (PACT/TEACCH/PECS/RPMT)(PACT/TEACCH/PECS/RPMT)
HealthHealth Social ServicesSocial Services Local Education AuthorityLocal Education Authority Voluntary SectorVoluntary Sector
HealthHealth
Speech and LanguageSpeech and Language Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapy Community Child ClinicsCommunity Child Clinics CAMHSCAMHS CLDCLD
Social ServicesSocial Services
Local facilitiesLocal facilities BenefitsBenefits Specialist Child CareSpecialist Child Care Respite servicesRespite services Therapy servicesTherapy services
EducationEducation
Special Educational NeedsSpecial Educational Needs Mainstream and supportMainstream and support Special SchoolsSpecial Schools
Voluntary SectorVoluntary Sector
Support GroupsSupport Groups Contact a FamilyContact a Family National Autistic SocietyNational Autistic Society
AcceptableAcceptable BiologyBiology Costs of angerCosts of anger Tips: relax, count to 10, drink Tips: relax, count to 10, drink
water,move away, listen to music, water,move away, listen to music, self-talk—make list and keep in self-talk—make list and keep in pocketpocket
Tips for ParentsTips for Parents
Don’t place child in stressful environmentsDon’t place child in stressful environments Avoid surprisesAvoid surprises Visual and concrete messages helpVisual and concrete messages help Be specific with praiseBe specific with praise Role play situationsRole play situations Identify feelings which your child cannot Identify feelings which your child cannot
verbalize, and talk these through once the verbalize, and talk these through once the crisis has settledcrisis has settled
Not a cureNot a cure Treat personal issuesTreat personal issues Better understanding of differencesBetter understanding of differences SiblingsSiblings
Classroom 1Classroom 1
Internal Organizational DifficultiesInternal Organizational Difficulties Make connections with previous learning explicitMake connections with previous learning explicit Allow child time to process questions and infoAllow child time to process questions and info Encourage active listeningEncourage active listening Cue a child that you are going to ask question Cue a child that you are going to ask question
nextnext Visual cues, pre-recorded questions or prompt Visual cues, pre-recorded questions or prompt
sheetssheets Check listsCheck lists Diaries and notebooksDiaries and notebooks
Classroom 2Classroom 2
Sensory IntegrationSensory Integration Ensure child knows what to expect Ensure child knows what to expect
in different roomsin different rooms Position in classroom/dining roomPosition in classroom/dining room Serve food-don’t let them touch!Serve food-don’t let them touch! Non-slip mat/tray etcNon-slip mat/tray etc
Word processors/dictaphonesWord processors/dictaphones
Separate marks for Separate marks for content/presentationcontent/presentation
Classroom 4Classroom 4
Attention and Impulse ControlAttention and Impulse Control Minimize distractionsMinimize distractions Avoid heaters/projectorsAvoid heaters/projectors Structured lessons with defined tasks and Structured lessons with defined tasks and
expectationsexpectations Break tasks into chunksBreak tasks into chunks Reward good behaviourReward good behaviour StressballStressball Highlight key wordsHighlight key words
Classroom 5Classroom 5
MotivationMotivation Focus on strengthsFocus on strengths Negotiate manageable targetsNegotiate manageable targets Make it safe to risk failureMake it safe to risk failure Welcome mistakes as a way of Welcome mistakes as a way of
learninglearning Reduce fear of criticism and any Reduce fear of criticism and any
fears of looking stupidfears of looking stupid
Classroom 6Classroom 6
HomeworkHomework Lunchtime/homework clubLunchtime/homework club Homework diaryHomework diary Clear labelling/codingClear labelling/coding Clear and succinct instructionsClear and succinct instructions Written reminder to hand in Written reminder to hand in
homeworkhomework
Classroom 7Classroom 7
ExamsExams Extra timeExtra time Allow tests to be readAllow tests to be read Allow verbal responsesAllow verbal responses Word processorsWord processors Allow breaks during the examAllow breaks during the exam
Classroom 8Classroom 8
School DaySchool Day RoutinesRoutines Visual timetablesVisual timetables
Classroom 9Classroom 9
Hidden curriculumHidden curriculum Attitudes, styles of behaviour, Attitudes, styles of behaviour,
climate of relationshipsclimate of relationships Break and lunchtimeBreak and lunchtime
Classroom 10Classroom 10
BullyingBullying School policySchool policy DocumentDocument TalkTalk Talk re own experiencesTalk re own experiences HumourHumour Get the child to express –no should but I Get the child to express –no should but I
get upsetget upset Take precautionsTake precautions
HomeHome
Clear instructions and small number Clear instructions and small number of rulesof rules
Achievable rewardsAchievable rewards Prioritize the important thingsPrioritize the important things Understand the childUnderstand the child Reward improvementReward improvement
Home 2Home 2
Visual referencesVisual references TimersTimers SleepSleep PlayPlay DressingDressing Organization of personal belongingsOrganization of personal belongings Meal timesMeal times
Home 3Home 3
Personal carePersonal care Hair and make upHair and make up BathingBathing DomesticDomestic HobbiesHobbies
GroupGroup
Social skillsSocial skills Social storiesSocial stories Comic strip conversationsComic strip conversationsSocial demands of working in groups:Social demands of working in groups: Remain seated and focussedRemain seated and focussed Turn takingTurn taking Actively listening to, reporting backActively listening to, reporting back Adopting different rolesAdopting different roles Reaching consensusReaching consensus
VolunteerVolunteer
National Autistic SocietyNational Autistic Society Autism BedfordshireAutism Bedfordshire Others-ADHD etcOthers-ADHD etc
Multiagency:Multiagency: Parent partnershipParent partnership ConnexionsConnexions Social Social
Understand the conditionUnderstand the condition Understand the young personUnderstand the young person Signpost whenever you canSignpost whenever you can Remain a constant support figureRemain a constant support figure Educate othersEducate others