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    Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a range of complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive behaviors. ASD includes autism, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Students with ASD need to be included in general education classrooms to develop important socialization skills and independent functioning.

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    Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Today

    Autism spectrum disorders


    (ASD)
    A range of complex
    neurodevelopmental disorders
    Disorders are characterized by social
    impairments, communication
    difficulties, and restricted, repetitive,
    and stereotyped patterns of behavior

    (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and

    DSM-IV Definition of Autism


    (MI definition)

    Impairment in
    Socialization

    Restricted &
    Repetitive
    Behavior

    Impairment in
    Communication
    START 2011

    Autism Spectrum Disorders


    PDD-NOS
    Impaired social
    interaction
    or
    Impaired
    communication

    Autistic Disorder
    Impaired social
    interaction
    and
    Impaired
    communication

    and
    Restricted
    or
    repetitive and
    Restricted
    stereotyped
    repetitive and
    patterns or
    stereotyped
    behaviors,
    patterns or
    interests and
    *Tony Atwood states that there is a qualitative impairment in
    behaviors,
    subtle communication skillsactivities.
    with Aspergers Syndrome
    interests
    Conversation,and
    pedantic speech and literal.
    Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Retts Syndrome fall
    activities.
    under the broad category of Pervasive Developmental

    Aspergers
    Disorder
    Impaired social
    interaction
    and
    Normal
    communication/
    language
    development.*
    and
    Restricted repetitive
    and stereotyped
    patterns or
    behaviors, interests
    and activities.

    Neurobiological/Neurodevelopmental
    disorder that impacts:
    Processing
    Attention and shifting
    Basic social behaviors
    Interaction with the environment
    Learning
    Lord, 2010

    Triad of ASD

    Why do students with ASD need to be


    included in the General Ed. Classroom?
    In order to prepare all students for
    employment and independent living, students
    need Socialization Skills and Independent
    Functioning
    Students with ASD dont typically lose their
    job because of a lack of job skillsthey
    typically lose their job because of a lack of
    socialization skills.
    To develop socialization skills you must have
    social opportunities.
    Research indicates that there are improved
    outcomes when students with ASD are

    Developing Tolerance

    Use Sensitivity Training with Staf


    Use Sensitivity Training with Peers
    Model Tolerance/Inclusion
    Think about ways to support
    diferences in students
    Develop a plan to include students
    with diferences

    Sensitivity Awareness

    When you can see the two


    animals in this picture, please
    stand up.

    Visual Processing Problems


    How does it feel not being able
    to do
    something
    others
    can do
    Its
    not always
    a motivational
    easily?
    issue.
    Anxiety and Pressure may lead to
    behavior
    Motivation
    problems. vs. Ability
    Can the student do something
    or are
    they just tired of working so
    hard at

    Turn the picture 90 degrees

    Sensitivity Awareness
    Do we need to plan sensitivity
    awareness training for our building?
    For students, staf, the community?
    Can we plan something for Autism
    Awareness month (April)? It is not too
    early to start thinking about this.

    Evidence Based Practices/Teaching


    Intervention Strategies
    Five of the 24 Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) are
    listed below:

    Social Narratives
    Visual Strategies
    Self-Management
    Prompting
    Reinforcement

    NPDC http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/
    OCALI, AIM website autisminternetmodules.org 37 modules presently available
    National Autism Center, National Standards Project(www.nationalautismcenter.org )

    Quick Tips to Efectively Support


    Students with ASD
    Use peers to assist students with ASD
    Assist the student with communication by
    providing a break card or using pictures or
    written language.
    Behavior is communication
    Teach students about peer social
    expectations and language
    Use or refer to the Profile of Change
    Use a team based approach
    See handout: Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

    Team Based Approach


    Duties of the team include:
    Develop/Review/Be Cognizant of the
    Guiding Principles
    Meet at least monthly
    Meet as problems arise
    Take issues to the team rather than
    the hallway or the teachers lounge
    Contact the building coach for
    assistance
    Please refer to the Developing Guiding Principles Document, Action Plan, and

    REMEMBER: Our Attitude Afects a


    Students Performance

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