Autism Spectrum Disorder by Mica Willey https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx Finding a cure....one piece at a time! en-us 2017-07-27 19:38:23 UTC 2023-02-17 10:42:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/212384178/e2f4cee4f8ecc219df05ea59c8ddca73/poster_8.jpeg Definition micawilley https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179599479 "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

]]> 2017-07-27 19:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179599479 DSM-V Definition micawilley https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179599607 "Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts....restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest or activities"]]> 2017-07-27 19:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179599607 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 micawilley https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179600625

]]> 2017-07-27 20:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179600625 Educational Recommendations micawilley https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179600921 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



]]> 2017-07-27 20:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179600921 Resources micawilley https://padlet.com/micawilley/b5rlv1rniqyx/wish/179601539 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


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