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Awesome Autism Advice

March 15th 2011 23:01

Please check out these links below if you would like additional information about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

A Parent's Guide to Living With ASD
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Autism Symptoms & Treatments
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The Essential Guide To Autism
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Autism, Aspergers & ASD
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The Parenting Aspergers Resource Guide
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CDC: Autism A Public Health Concern

March 10th 2011 19:14

According to the CDC, Autism is an URGENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN, as more and more people continue to be diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, there is increased concern in communities throughout the United States regarding this problem and a continued demand for services to treat those diagnosed with an ASD. All of this, the CDC states, is indicative of a need for a "coordinated and serious national response."

However, the CDC has not declared an epidemic, as it is not clear at this point how much of this increase in cases of autism is due to better defining and diagnosis of ASDs. It also indicates that a "true" increase in the number of individuals with an ASD cannot be ruled out. It is believed that the increase in the number of people diagnosed with an ASD is likely due to a combination of the aforementioned factors.

Has the number of individuals diagnosed with an ASD in the United States reached epidemic proportions?
You be the judge.

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Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders

March 10th 2011 18:30

There are three different types of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

The first one is called Autistic Disorder or "classic" autism. This is what you think of when you hear the word "autism." Individuals with this disorder can have significant delays in language, challenges in the areas of socialization and communication, exhibit unusual behavior and interests.
In addition, these individuals have cognitive deficits.

The next type of ASD is called Asperger Syndrome.
These individuals tend to have some milder symptoms than those of autistic disorder. They can have difficulty with socialization and exhibit unusual behaviors and interests. However, they tend not have problems with language or cognition.

The last type of ASD is called Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). This is also known as "atypical" autism.
Individuals in this category are those who meet some of the criteria for Autistic Disorder or Asperger syndrome, but not all. Like Asperger Syndrome, those individuals with PDD-NOS tend to have fewer and milder symptoms than those with Autistic Disorder. The symptoms might cause difficulitis in the areas of socialization and communication.

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Signs and Symptoms of Autism

January 24th 2011 15:57

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) will begin to appear before a child turns 3 years of age and last throughout his lifetime, although symptoms may actually improve in the long term. Some children with an ASD exhibit signs that there might be future problems within the first few months of life. In others, however, symptoms might not even appear until 24 months or later. Some children with an ASD will appear to develop normally until around 18 to 24 months of age and then they either stop gaining new skills, or they lose the skills entirely that they once had.

A person with an ASD might

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Advocating for a Child With Autism: What Schools Don't Want You to Know

November 29th 2010 18:29

TEACHER CONDUCT
Did the teacher do the following:
*Use peers in teaching

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Advocating for a Child with Autism: What Schools Don't Want You to Know

November 29th 2010 18:23

This section discusses information about what needs to be done on behalf of a child with autism so that he/she can be successful in an integrated (some districts may use the terms "inclusion" or "blended") setting.

Step #1 is to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a child with autism in the following categories

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Incidental Teaching

November 29th 2010 17:54

This is a method that is effectively---and successfully---implemented with children with autism. The philosophy behind it is that every minute of the day can be utilized as a learning opportunity for the child with autism. The following are examples of how this can be done. Remember that these examples can be adapted for the home or school, and to the child's needs.

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Setting Events

November 29th 2010 17:38

Another area that needs to be considered when you want to successfully manage an autistic child's behavior is Setting Events. These are conditions that exist prior to the immediate situation, and influences how a person responds to an antecedent (something that elicits behaviors) can also adversely affect a child's behavior. Examples of setting events include, but are not limited to the following:
1. The child getting up late or going to bed late.
2. Thunderstorm during the night

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Successful Behavior Management Strategies

November 29th 2010 17:32

Lastly, we want to address the final letter, which stands for Sensory. A Child will attempt to obtain reinforcement from internal stimulation. In other words, the behavior may feel good or they do it because it is fun. If this is the case, try the following:
1. Use the behavior as a reward.
2. Make the behavior more appropriate

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Successful Behavior Management Strategies

November 29th 2010 17:29

With our next letter, which stands for Tangible, you are looking for a child who is attempting to obtain an object or a toy. If this is the case, try the following:
1. Offer 2 choices.
2. Offer/model an appropriate way to get it

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