Disability Fact Sheet by https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj Autism Spectrum Disorder en-us 2025-03-25 23:19:16 UTC 2025-03-26 01:29:45 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382177446 Autism Spectrum Disorder significantly affects verbal and nonverbal communication as well as social interaction. This can  generally be evident before the age of three. Characteristics can adversely affects a child's educational performance.

]]> 2025-03-25 23:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382177446 Levels of Autism : mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382190169 Level 1- High Functioning Autism

Requiring support; Difficulty initiating social interactions; Inflexibility of behavior; Difficulty switching activities; Problems with organization

]]> 2025-03-25 23:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382190169 mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382205970 Level 2- Autism

Requiring substantial support; Marked deficits with social interactions; Inflexibility of behavior; Difficulty or distress coping with change; Repetitive behaviors.

]]> 2025-03-26 00:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382205970 mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382211620 Level 3- Severe Autism

Requiring very substantial support; Severe deficits with social interactions and communication; Inflexibility of behavior; Extreme difficulty or distress coping with change; Repetitive behaviors interfere with functioning.

]]> 2025-03-26 00:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382211620 ASD Educational Difficulties mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382232518 -Fixation on specific subject or topic

-trouble w/ social interaction

-difficulty grasping information

-communication troubles

-sensory challenges

-Challenges in routine, expectations, rules

]]> 2025-03-26 00:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382232518 Resources for Teachers mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382242581 -sharing time

-Fidget toys

-Sensory sound resources

-use visual aids

-professional development session on ASD

Learn more here: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/blog/why-autistic-children-have-difficulty-learning-regular-classroom/

]]> 2025-03-26 00:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382242581 Work Cited Resources mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382246607 https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/blog/why-autistic-children-have-difficulty-learning-regular-classroom/

https://www.waterford.org/blog/activities-for-children-with-autism/

https://ecu.instructure.com/courses/148915/pages/autism-spectrum-disorder?module_item_id=4683258

https://xminds.org/accommodations

https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Autism_Resource_Center/Home.aspx


]]> 2025-03-26 00:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382246607 Accommodations for ASD mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382278328 Sensory Processing-Noise-cancelling headphones

Behavioral Support-Visual supports (words, pictures, etc.) to make rules explicit

Comprehension-Pictures/visuals paired with reading passages

Reading/Writing Expression-Audio materials (such as text-to-speech or audiobooks)

Learn More below:

https://xminds.org/accommodations

]]> 2025-03-26 00:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382278328 Communication and problem delays mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382296121 -students with ASD are supported with therapy such as speech therapy.this helps improve communication skills.

-AT/ PECS helps children communicate

-ABA therapy

-After school programs

https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Autism_Resource_Center/Home.aspx

]]> 2025-03-26 01:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382296121 Resources for parents mulroym24 https://padlet.com/mulroym24/kkq88lnijvjwlcqj/wish/3382330937 Children's Natural Autism Spectrum Disorders Family Resources https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/family-resources

Autism Speaks, A parents guide to Autism https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/parents-guide-autism

Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder for Families https://www.cdc.gov/autism/about/information-for-families.html

Autism Parent Support https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/autism-resources/parent-tools/

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