Autism Spectrum Disorder by Maria Petro https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx Made with swagger en-us 2018-10-11 17:15:14 UTC 2025-10-21 14:43:23 UTC hello@padlet.com What is it? 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294906790 Autism Spectrum Disorder is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. It is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.]]> 2018-10-19 16:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294906790 Signs and Symptoms 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294912897
  • Not respond to their name by 12 months
  • Not point at objects to show interest (point at an airplane flying over) by 14 months
  • Avoid eye contact and want to be alone
  • Have trouble understanding other people's feelings or talking about their own feelings
  • Have delayed speech and language skills
  • Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia)
  • Give unrelated answers to questions
  • Get upset by minor changes
  • Have obsessive interests
  • Flap their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles
  • Have unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel

    • ]]>     2018-10-19 16:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294912897     How is it diagnosed? 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294914148 Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder can be difficult, since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorders. Doctors look at the child's behavior and development to make a diagnosis. ]]> 2018-10-19 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294914148 What can i do to communicate better with a person who has this disorder? 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294916244 1. Be nice
    2. Be patient
    3. Listen carefully
    4. Pay attention

    ]]>     2018-10-19 16:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294916244     What treatments are available? 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294918464
  • Behavior and communication therapies.
  • Educational therapies. 
  • Family therapies.
    • ]]>     2018-10-19 16:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294918464     Local advocacy group/help centers? 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294919595 Autism Speaks Inc 
    Center For Autism and Related Disorders
    National Autism Center 
    May Institute
    Massachusetts Advocates for Children

    ]]>     2018-10-19 16:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/294919595     1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/299485360 2018-11-01 17:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/299485360 1915mapetr https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/299485580 2018-11-01 17:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/1915mapetr/iyq25b1l8mrx/wish/299485580