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Autism Spectrum Disorder significantly affects verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction. This can  generally be evident before the age of three. Characteristics can adversely affects a child's educational performance.

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Level 1- High Functioning Autism

Requiring support; Difficulty initiating social interactions; Inflexibility of behavior; Difficulty switching activities; Problems with organization

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Level 2- Autism

Requiring substantial support; Marked deficits with social interactions; Inflexibility of behavior; Difficulty or distress coping with change; Repetitive behaviors.

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Level 3- Severe Autism

Requiring very substantial support; Severe deficits with social interactions and communication; Inflexibility of behavior; Extreme difficulty or distress coping with change; Repetitive behaviors interfere with functioning.

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-Fixation on specific subject or topic

-trouble w/ social interaction

-difficulty grasping information

-communication troubles

-sensory challenges

-Challenges in routine, expectations, rules

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-sharing time

-Fidget toys

-Sensory sound resources

-use visual aids

-professional development session on ASD

Learn more here: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/blog/why-autistic-children-have-difficulty-learning-regular-classroom/

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https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/blog/why-autistic-children-have-difficulty-learning-regular-classroom/

https://www.waterford.org/blog/activities-for-children-with-autism/

https://ecu.instructure.com/courses/148915/pages/autism-spectrum-disorder?module_item_id=4683258

https://xminds.org/accommodations

https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Autism_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

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Sensory Processing-Noise-cancelling headphones

Behavioral Support-Visual supports (words, pictures, etc.) to make rules explicit

Comprehension-Pictures/visuals paired with reading passages

Reading/Writing Expression-Audio materials (such as text-to-speech or audiobooks)

Learn More below:

https://xminds.org/accommodations

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-students with ASD are supported with therapy such as speech therapy.this helps improve communication skills.

-AT/ PECS helps children communicate

-ABA therapy

-After school programs

https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Autism_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

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Children's Natural Autism Spectrum Disorders Family Resources https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/family-resources

Autism Speaks, A parents guide to Autism https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/parents-guide-autism

Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder for Families https://www.cdc.gov/autism/about/information-for-families.html

Autism Parent Support https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/autism-resources/parent-tools/