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A Portrait of Autism

A Portrait of Autism. The Top 10 Things Educators Need to Know!. 10. WHERE:. Here at Central Elementary Extraordinary and Unique Individuals More to Soon Arrive (Fall 2006). 9. WHAT:. Individuals in the Autism Disorder Spectrum Classic Autism (AI) Asperger’s Syndrome (AS)

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A Portrait of Autism

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  1. A Portrait of Autism The Top 10 Things Educators Need to Know!

  2. 10. WHERE: • Here at Central Elementary • Extraordinary and Unique Individuals • More to Soon Arrive (Fall 2006)

  3. 9. WHAT: Individuals in the Autism Disorder Spectrum • Classic Autism (AI) • Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) • Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) • Rett’s Syndrome • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder.

  4. 9. WHAT: (Continued) • Definition • Diagnosis • Different Abilities

  5. 8. WHO: Individuals with Autism or Classic Autism Characteristics/Traits • Communication • Social Interaction • Sensory Impairments • Behavior Issues

  6. 7. WHO: Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome Characteristics/Traits • Communication • Social Interaction • Sensory Impairments • Behavior Issues

  7. 6. AI and AS Comparison Autism Asperger’s Syndrome A: before age 3 after age 3 S: delayed or absent speech earlier L: no communication communicates W: walks earlier walks later E: people do not exist avoids other people

  8. 5. WHO: • Famous People • Authors, Actors, Musicians, Directors • Professors, Doctors, Advocates • Athletes, Artists, Computer Programmers • Everyday “Joe’s/Jill’s”

  9. 4. WHY: • Environment • Immunizations • Selective Adaptations

  10. 3. HOW: • ABA • TEACCH • Visual Strategies

  11. 2. HOW: • Tips • Techniques • Strategies • Interventions and Support

  12. 2. HOW: (Continued) • Instructional Approaches • Educational Structure • Classroom Management • Support and Discipline Strategies

  13. 1. We bring the world to ALL children. • Our Hearts, Our Time, Our Patience. Make a Huge Impact. • We Nurture the Future Generation!! • You could be teaching the next Bill Gates or Stephen Spielberg. • What an Awesome Legacy!

  14. Closing Thoughts: • Website Resources www.asperger.com www.aspergersyndrome.org www.maapservices .org • Print Resources Thinking in Pictures By Temple Grandin The Curious Incident of a Boy in the Night Time. By Mark Haddon Asperger Syndrom in the Family By Lianne Willey Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals By Tony Attwood • Personal Resource Please come to me with any questions!.

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