Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brandi Robbins

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

bnrobbins — 2025-07-22 21:10:48 UTC

Autism Spectrum Disorder is range of conditions with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and non verbal communication. Also known by the acronym ASD.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:20:33 UTC

People with ASD commonly have characteristics such as problems with social communication and interactions. Individuals with ASD often times have repetitive or restrictive behaviors or interest, repetitive movements, poor eye contact and sometimes even self harm.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:27:19 UTC

Children with ASD are identified through either parent or teacher referral, developmental screening, and comprehensive evaluation by a team.Common assessments are ADOS, ADI-R, as well as cognitive and language tests, behavioral checklist and observations in different settings. Most of these students receive their education in the Gen Ed classroom with appropriate supports and services, although some students spend part of their day in Special Education settings based off of their own individual needs.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:32:26 UTC

Adaptations and accomodations that may help students with ASD can include providing visual supports such as schedules and charts. Modifying instructions and assignments, allowing extra time for assignments and test. Minimizing sensory distractions in the classroom, and providing frequent breaks.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:37:30 UTC

Possible behavior management and social strategies for a student with ASD include social stories or cards to help teach appropriate behaviors and reactions to social interactions.SEL groups that help with social skills and behavior management, providing access to a calm down space for breaks as well as giving praise for positive social behavior.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:42:51 UTC

Several resources include: the Autism Society, Autism Speaks, and the Organization for Autism research. These websites provide professional training for teachers and access to evidence based instructional strategies as well as classroom tools and materials.They also include guidance on legal requirements and networking opportunities for educators and experts.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:49:05 UTC

On the local level there are supports within your childs local school system as well as their special education classrooms, and there are also websites that offer support such as Autism Speaks, the Autism Society as well as the organization for Autism Research, which not only offer information about the diagnosis itself but also talks about treatment options as well as educational rights. On these websites you can also find family support centers, advocacy groups and workshops.

bnrobbins — 2025-07-23 22:52:13 UTC

Autism Speaks:
Autism Speaks. (2023). About autism. https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Autism Society:
Autism Society. (2023). About autism. https://www.autism-society.org/what-is-autism

Organization for Autism Research:
Organization for Autism Research. (2023). About autism. https://researchautism.org/about-autism