Autism Spectrum Disorder by Gwen Metrey

Autism Spectrum Disorder by Gwen Metrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv (ASD) en-us 2021-03-02 23:17:57 UTC 2024-07-25 05:26:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261152817 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."]]> 2021-03-02 23:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261152817 Characteristics of ASD gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261155454

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

]]> 2021-03-02 23:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261155454 Identification Procedures & Service Delivery gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261156121 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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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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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems

Decreased or increased stimulation

Clearly established routines and schedules

Peer buddy

Applied behavioral analysis

]]> 2021-03-02 23:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261157497 Resources for Teachers gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261158865 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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^{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}

]]> 2021-03-02 23:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261159138 References gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261159974 Smith, D., Tyler, N. & Skow, K. (2018). Introduction to Contemporary Special Education: New Horizons.

I also used information from Professor Marshburn's modules.

]]> 2021-03-02 23:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1261159974 Three Levels of Autism gwenmetrey https://padlet.com/gwenmetrey/2vxwo465f6bf06gv/wish/1284506180 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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