Tyler HuxtableDecember 6, 2010

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What is autism? What are the symptoms of autism? How is autism diagnosed? What is special education? What is the best way to teach autistic

children?

Autism is a serious medical disorder that appears in young children and persists throughout life.

One in 150 children in the United States has autism. (SIRS)

Autism is a serious medical disorder that appears in young children and persists throughout life.

There is no cure for autism.

Abnormal social interactionThey do not understand the social

behaviors while working with a teacher or friend

Children with autism may not respond to their name

Abnormal communicationSpeech is difficult for autistic childrenLack of eye contact

Restricted and repetitive interests and behaviorsSome children might have an interest in

one specific areaThey like to maintain the same routine over

and over again

Aggressive MovementsHand SlappingFace Slapping

Sensitivity SightHearingTouchTaste

Special education is instruction designed to help both disabled and gifted children use their full learning ability.

Children with mental disabilities need assistance with learning

Sensory Activities I spyTasting different types of foodsSqueezing a sensory ball

Poems and SongsRhyming Physical movements

Art ActivitiesDrawing/ Sketching Finger paints

Teach elementary students with disabilities.Salary- $48,000Trends- Yes, there are future demands for a

special education teacherAdvancement- yes; but you must obtain a

higher degreeRelated careers-

Early Childhood Teacher Parent Educator

Advancement- yes; but you must obtain a higher degree

Related careers- Early Childhood Teacher Parent Educator

What high school will you go to? Altholton High School

What career academy did you research? Teacher Academy of Maryland

Why did you pick this career academy? My future goal is to become a teacher.

Where is it located? College Park, MD

What is the tuition? $13,725.50 per semester

Food on the 15th

Neighbor Ride Prince Georges House

Why did you do it? It is important to help the community.

BabysittingGiantPizza Hut

Accomplishments/awards:Honor roll, athletic award: