AutismBy: Jason Wells

March 16, 2009

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What is Autism?Autism is….

A complex developmental disability which affects communication and interaction abilities

According To the Autism Society of Americahttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home

A Little History“Autism” comes from the Greek Word “autos”

meaning “self” Eugene Bleuler, Swiss psychiatrist, used the

term first in 19111943 – Autism was first identified by Dr. Leo

Kanner

Autism Spectrum Disorders Five overall developmental disorders that fall

under this:

1 – Autism2 – Asperger Syndrome 3 – Rett Syndrome4 – PDD – Pervasive Developmental Disorder5 – Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Every Case Is Different Every child is different when it comes to having

Autism.

Therefore it makes it difficult at times to determine if one has Autism.

OR which form of Autism to be diagnosed.

Signs of AutismInability to speak at all or clearly (delay)Repetitive language or movements (can be both)Little or No Eye ContactLack of Social Relationships No Many Spontaneous Thoughts (Or

Imagination) Persistent fixation

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Can Affect Any ChildAutism does not select one child over another

by race, gender, culture, economic status, or etc…

Causes Three Accepted Causes

1 – Abnormalities In Brain Structure/Function2 – Genetic Vulnerability 3 – Environmental Factors

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Prevalence 1 in 150 American Children 1 in 94 BoysAbout 1.5 million Americans have effects of

autism spectrum disorder

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TreatmentsApplied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)Which is the use of positive reinforce towards

the child. Been in use since the 1960s. Used to reduce behavior problems.

If used early enough it can assist the child to become more independent.

Continued… Floortime Developed by Stanley Greenspan

Basics – an adult who meets the child on their skill level (almost as if in a comfort zone) to increase social interaction

Continued…PECS PECS is a communication technique that assits

the child to learn verbal skills by using “picture cards”

Allow the child to make a sentence request items and other things by using these cards to communicate.

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Continued…TEACCH (Training and Education of

Autisitc Related Communication Handicapped Children)

Tailored toward children with Autism Highly structured environment Clear sequence of activities It is believed to provide a strong framework for

the long term learning process.

Accommodations:There are a few things that can be done inside

the classroom to help an Autistic student learn.

- Repeat questions/instructions - Allow for students to fix things that are unorganized - Use Patterns - Allow Extra Time- Have A Class Buddy (Someone the child is

comfortable with)- Bring Visual Objects To Class- Provide Special Tools (Shorter Pencils)

Famous People With Autistic TraitsVincent van Gogh Wolfgang MozartAndy WarholActress Daryl Hannah

- “A Walk To Remember” - “Adams Family Reunion” - “Steel Magnolias”

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Free Autism Online Course http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_course

Free 30 Minute Course from the Autism Society of America

Free PDF Booklet For Download

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/nimhautismspectrum.pdf

Download Materials/LinksFeel free to go to my personal website and

download this PowerPoint and save the sheets I handed out to your computer.

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Resources http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/nimhautismspectrum.pdf http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ http://www.autismspeaks.org/index.php http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm http://www.napcse.org/exceptionalchildren/autism/autism-accommodations-mod

ifications.php

http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/history-of-autism http://www.autism.com/ http://www.autism-society.org/ http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_course http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatcauses http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/02/04/cohen.autism.911.pa

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