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Exceptional Learners Definition  "Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involves myriad aberrant perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, and social behaviors. A disability wherein symptoms fall on a continuum from relatively mild to severe.”                                  Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional learners: an introduction to special education, 13th edition. Boston: Pearson

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Exceptional Learners Definition  "Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involves myriad aberrant perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, and social behaviors. A disability wherein symptoms fall on a continuum from relatively mild to severe.”                                  Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional learners: an introduction to special education, 13th edition. Boston: Pearson

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"Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts....restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest or activities"

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"Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences."
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

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Factors to consider when planning:
1.  use concrete objects and visuals
2.  simple, one-step directives
3.  structured routines that are familiar
4.  avoid abstract language
5.  clear and concise rules
6.  avoid multi-steps or complexities
7.  avoid concepts requiring judgement
8.  avoid unpredictable routines

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1.http://www.autism-society.org/
2.http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/for-families/
3.http://www.vcu.edu/ttac/autism/making_it_work/schedules.shtml
4.https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
5.http://www.twinkl.com/resources/sen-autism-spectrum-disorders