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Melissa Repking

Melissa Repking. Definition of Autism. A developmental disability that significantly affects social interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication. Facts about Autism. It is usually evident before the age of 3 Has an adverse affect on educational performance

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Melissa Repking

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  1. Melissa Repking

  2. Definition of Autism • A developmental disability that significantly affects social interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication.

  3. Facts about Autism • It is usually evident before the age of 3 • Has an adverse affect on educational performance • Children with autism are extremely withdrawn • Severe difficulties with language that they might be entirely mute

  4. Continue of Facts • They often engage in self-stimulation activities Examples: rocking, twirling objects, or flapping their hands • They might have normal or outstanding abilities in certain areas • In 1990, autism became a formal category of disability

  5. Continue of facts • The term autism spectrum disorder is now being used to describe a broad range of severity- mild to severe • More prevalent among boys than girls • Caused by brain damage or other brain dysfunction

  6. Characteristics of Autism • A delay in learning to talk, or not talking at all • Resistance to change • No real fear of danger • Repeating words or phrases

  7. Characteristics of Autism • Prefers to be alone • Obsessive attachment to objects • Tantrums • Unable to initiate or engage in conversations

  8. Characteristics of autism • Difficulty expressing their needs • Apparent insensitivity to pain • Not wanting to cuddle

  9. Accommodations • Clearly established routines • Warnings and preparation when changes are anticipated • Assignments with simple directions • Smaller tasks

  10. Accommodations • Visual schedules • Graphic organizers • Repetition of activities or lessons • Incorporate their strengths in the lesson

  11. Accommodations • Visual or written instructions • Visual cues to modify transitions

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