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As defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ASD is "a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child's educational performance."

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Behavior Management & Social Strategies, Adaptations, or Accommodations

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Behavior Management & Social Strategies, Adaptations, or Accommodations

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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems

Decreased or increased stimulation

Clearly established routines and schedules

Peer buddy

Applied behavioral analysis

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Speech-language therapy helps support students with ASD who experience delayed language and/or communication difficulties

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can also help a child communicate

Presentation accommodations

(e.g., visual or written instructions)

Setting accommodations

(e.g., reduced noise/distractions)

Response accommodations

(e.g., alternative response methods)

Scheduling/timing accommodations

extended time for tests/assignments

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Level 1 - High Functioning Autism

Requiring support; difficulty initiating social interactions; inflexibility of behavior; difficulty switching activities; problems with organization

Level 2 - Autism

Requiring substantial support; marked deficits with social interactions; inflexibility of behavior; difficulty or distress coping with change; repetitive behaviors

Level 3 - Severe Autism

Requiring very substantial support; severe deficits with social interactions & communication; inflexibility of behavior; extreme difficulty or distress coping with change; repetitive behaviors interfere with functioning

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https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/1183

Pitt County Schools' website provides a monthly newsletter for parents with children who have autism, tutoring opportunities and supplemental resources, and a list of links for parents of children with

autismhttps://www.autismsociety-nc.org/

The Autism Society of NC provides information and facts about autism, as well as resources that can be used by parents to find help for a child with ASD

https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Speaks is a website that provides information about practically everything related to autism, including signs of ASD, resource guides, and ways to get involved to help advocate for individuals with autism

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Engagement in repetitive activities and stereotypical movements

Abnormally intense, restricted interests

Resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines

Unusual responses to sensory input

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Identification Procedures & Service Delivery

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Identification Procedures & Service Delivery

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The DSM-5 includes three examples to help with diagnosis:
1. Social emotional reciprocity
2. Nonverbal social communication
3. Interpersonal relationships

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https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/1174

Pitt County Schools' website provides announcements regarding policy changes/updates about ASD, as well as resources for teachers, and the autism programs that the county has to offer.

https://teacch.com/resources/

UNC's TEACCH Autism Program provides teaching materials and current issues in autism, as well as many useful information about ASD in general

https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teaching-students-autism-guide-educators

This guide, written by the National Education Association (NEA) provides strategies for teachers to help support and address the challenges that students with ASD encounter

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Smith, D., Tyler, N. & Skow, K. (2018). Introduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons.

I also used information from Professor Marshburn's modules.