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Social Change Project

Social Change Project. Delilies Garcia. Some Facts:. Autism is a spectrum disorder About 1 child out of every 88 births is diagnosed with autism Males are 4 times as likely to be diagnosed May be caused by genetics In some cases is detected at around age 3

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Social Change Project

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  1. Social Change Project Delilies Garcia

  2. Some Facts: • Autism is a spectrum disorder • About 1 child out of every 88 births is diagnosed with autism • Males are 4 times as likely to be diagnosed • May be caused by genetics • In some cases is detected at around age 3 • April is autism awareness month! 

  3. The Three Types of Autism Disorders • Autistic Disorder This is the most common condition among the ASDs. It is marked by major delays in language, difficulties with social interactions, and unusual behaviors. • Asperger Syndrome People with this syndrome display some of the milder symptoms of autistic disorder -- such as social challenges and unusual behaviors • Pervasive Developmental Disorder Individuals may be diagnosed with PPD-NOS if they meet some of the criteria for either autistic disorder or Asperger syndrome but not all. They typically have milder and fewer symptoms than those with autistic disorder.

  4. The 14 Signs of Autism • May avoid eye contact may prefer to be alone • Echoes words or phrasesDifficulty interacting with others • Spins objects or selfInsistence on sameness • Inappropriate attachments to objectsInappropriate laughing or giggling • May not want cuddlingDifficulty in expressing needs; may use gestures • Inappropriate response or no response to sound No Real fear of dangers • Sustained unusual or repetitive play' Apparent insensitivity to pain

  5. Myths About Autism • You can catch it • Everyone has the same symptoms • People with Autism are antisocial • People with Autism don’t show emotions • All are intellectually limited

  6. Stereotypes That NEED to be broken: • “Mentally challenged” • “Dumb” • “All visual learners” • “Out of Control” • -These Stereotypes NEED to be CHANGED!

  7. Meaning Behind the Puzzle Piece The puzzle pattern reflects the mystery and complexity of the autism spectrum. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with autism.

  8. If you want more information.. • http://www.autismspeaks.org/ • http://www.autism-society.org/ • http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

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