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Autism Brief Info Session

The document provides an overview of autism, including that it is a developmental disability affecting social interaction and communication that typically appears in the first three years of life. It discusses the prevalence of autism, diagnostic criteria, characteristics, and pervasive developmental disorders. The document also offers supportive strategies for home such as using pictures, smoothing transitions, and incorporating music and singing.

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Autism Brief Info Session

The document provides an overview of autism, including that it is a developmental disability affecting social interaction and communication that typically appears in the first three years of life. It discusses the prevalence of autism, diagnostic criteria, characteristics, and pervasive developmental disorders. The document also offers supportive strategies for home such as using pictures, smoothing transitions, and incorporating music and singing.

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Autism: A Brief

Information Session
by AutismClassroom.com
What is Autism?
 Autism is a complex developmental
disability that typically appears during
the first three years of life
 It is a result of a neurological disorder
that affects the normal functioning of
the brain
 It impacts development in the areas of
social interaction and communication
skills
(Autism Society of America)
Pervasive
Developmental
Disorders

Pervasive
Childhood Developmental
Asperger’s Rett’s Disintegrative Disorder
Autism Syndrome Syndrome Disorder (CDD) Not
Otherwise
Specified
Prevalence
 1 out of 150

 Boys affected more than girls


Diagnostic Criteria for
autism from DSM IV:
A. Qualitative impairments in social
interaction
B. Qualitative impairments in
communication
C. Restricted repetitive and
stereotyped patterns of
behavior, interests and activities
General Characteristics of
Some Individuals with Autism
 Tend to be strong visual
learners vs. auditory
learners Visual
Learners

 Restricted interests
Resists
Anxiety changes
 Resist changes in routine in routines

GENERAL

 Gross and fine motor


skills are not even
Restricted
Uneven skills
Interests

 Anxiety
More Characteristics of Some
Individuals with Autism
 Laughing or giggling  Difficulty with
 Crying/tantrum for no pragmatics
apparent reason
 Ritualistic play patterns
 Lack of interest in
 Stereotyped and
repetitive motor
social interaction mannerisms
 Atypical patterns of  Abnormal fear
speech responses
(ASA 2007)
Supportive Ideas for the Home…

1.Use pictures
2. Smooth out your
transitions
3. Try music and singing
Pictures…

Use a variety of pictures to


support language
 Logos
 Photos
 Icons
 Line drawings
Smooth out your transitions…

 Use a timer Almost


Done… 5,
 Let your child carry 4, 3, 2 ,1
something or “help” you
 Let the child hold
something
 Give your child a 1-2
minute warning every
time any activity is
almost finished and a
5 minutes ……………………………..Time’s Up
visual cue
 Develop a count down
system
 Create a picture board
Music and Singing…

Music
Singing
The END
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