https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho Autism 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.” (IDEA) Lauren Roth LAI474 en-us 2018-10-05 17:02:01 UTC 2018-10-05 19:47:01 UTC hello@padlet.com laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289732610
Autism is a disability developed before the age of 3. It effects a person's social skills, verbal skills, and sensory processing. It is a spectrum, which means some people are affected more severely than others. Autism affects 1 in 59 children.]]> 2018-10-05 17:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289732610 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289735199 Every day, people are constantly getting input from the environment. Our brains, in turn, translate those sensory inputs into information we can use to understand what is happening around us. People with autism are hypersensitive to certain stimuli. Complex stimuli can become overwhelming and hard to regulate. This can lead to challenging behaviors are difficult for the individuals to control and other to respond to. ]]> 2018-10-05 17:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289735199 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289737421 There is no single cause of autism known. It is believed that it is related to genetics, which is then exposed by environmental factors. Older parents are more likely to have children that develop autism. A mother taking antidepressants during early pregnancy or lacking nutrition are believed to factor into a child having autism. Despite popular belief, autism is not caused by vaccinations. Many believe thimerosal-containing vaccines cause autism, however, studies have found no causal relationship between the two. ]]> 2018-10-05 17:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289737421 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289740177 A noticeable characteristic of autism is an action called "stimming", which is a self-regulatory, sensory seeking behavior. These behaviors are different for every person, as it is a developed behavior to help calm themselves when being overexposed to sensory stimuli. ]]> 2018-10-05 17:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289740177 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289741938 Many people with autism struggle to develop appropriate social skills. Facial expressions and tones of voice can be difficult to recognize, causing some people to respond inappropriately. It is important to be aware of this, as a teacher, because your student may struggle making and keeping friends as a result. Creating an environment of mutual respect can help students include all of their peers. When interacting with students with autism, be careful in your wording. These students can struggle to decipher tone of voice and differences in abstract expressions. Speak in ways that all students can understand. ]]> 2018-10-05 17:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289741938 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289784111 Visuals in the classroom can be key to a student with autism's success. People with autism tend to process visual stimuli easier than auditory stimuli. Posting visual schedules, rather than verbalizing the schedule, can reduce the anxiety of students. When students are more relaxed in the classroom, there will be a decrease of behavioral problems]]> 2018-10-05 18:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289784111 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289785848 All people learn differently. Differentiating lessons can not only benefit the students with autism, but all students. Including more visuals, opportunities for movement and engagement, and music can catch the attention of students with autism, and likely make information understandable.

]]> 2018-10-05 18:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289785848 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289787810 Keeping directions short and concise can increase the success of students with autism. When given complex verbal instructions, the auditory stimuli can become overwhelming and too much for the student to understand. This may result in the student ignoring the direction or becoming upset, when in reality, they are having trouble understanding. Simplifying directions can keep students on task, reducing distractions and possible behaviors. Also, a teacher may want to repeat directions in different ways. This can benefit all students.   ]]> 2018-10-05 18:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289787810 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289803754 Autism is typically diagnosed within the first few years to life. The parent is usually the first to recognize the signs of autism; some children may begin to develop normally, and then suddenly regress. Young children with autism don't tend to make contact or respond to facial expressions like a typically developing child would. They might not initiate or enjoy cuddling. Many of the early signs of autism are related to social skills young children typically have.

]]> 2018-10-05 19:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289803754 laurenroth_24 https://padlet.com/laurenroth_24/3gsvdnldphho/wish/289805718 Ashburner, J., Bennett, L., Rodger, S., & Ziviani, J. (2013). Understanding the sensory experiences of young people with autism spectrum disorder: A preliminary investigation. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60(3), 171-180. doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12025
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Vaccines are not associated with autism: An evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. (2014, May 09). Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X14006367
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