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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person's life. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. It includes what used to be known as Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders

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Problems social interacting with others

unusual interest in objects

need for sameness

great variation in abilities

under or over reaction to one or more of the five senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, or hearing

repeated actions or body movements

unusual emotional reactions and expressions

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ASD is difficult to spot because there are no medical test to confirm it. A doctor must look at the child's behavior  and developmental history to be able to make a diagnosis. ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered very reliable . However, many children do not receive a final diagnosis until much older. Some people are not diagnosed until they are adolescents or adults. This delay means that children with ASD might not get the early help they need.

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Students with Autism usually receive special education course at most primary schools and take these special education classes with other students who are of special needs,. Depending on the severity of the autism the student may take classes that do not require special attention just like the other students of the school

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-There are buses specially made to help transport special need students who may need it.
- picture schedules Picture schedules provide a visual representation of what is going to happen during the day
-Choice boards display a limited number of options for activities
-Behavior charts and reward systems are a good way to positively reinforce desired behaviors
-Homework Modifications Some students on the autism spectrum have a reduced homework load or don’t have any homework at all.
-Timers  Depending on the child, timers can be a good way to remind a child it is time to end one activity and begin another
-Frequent Breaks  Some students on the autism spectrum are not capable of staying engaged in activities as long as their peers. These children may benefit from breaks outside of the energy of the classroom

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National help for educators made by the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/educator.html

State level help for educators made by the state board of education for NC
https://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/disability-resources/autism-spectrum-disorders

Local help in Greenville for educators
https://teacch.com/regional-centers/greenville-teacch-center/

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AboutKidsHealth. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2020, from https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1494

Accommodations and Supports for School-Age Students on the Autism Spectrum. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2020, from https://www.carautismroadmap.org/accommodations-and-supports-for-school-age-students-with-asd/

Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. (2020, March 13). Retrieved September 29, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

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National help for parents with a child who has autism
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/helping-your-child-with-autism-thrive.htm

State level help that helps parents know how to handle their child
https://abcofnc.org/resources/autism-resources/

local help but out of greenvile NC
https://scautism.org/get-started/support/