Autism General
Disability Differences
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A neurodevelopmental condition.

What is Autism?

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Some individuals with autism experience intellectual disability, by definition a person with Asperger's cannot possess a "clinically significant" cognitive delay, and most possess average intelligence.

What is the difference between Autism and Aspergers sysdrom?

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First 3 years of life.

When is Autism generally diagnosed?

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A disorder where social problems are due to their restricted and circumscribed interests.

What is Asperger’s disorder?

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(1) social relatedness, 

(2) communication/play, 

(3) restricted interests and activities.

What are the three domains an Autism diagnosis requires disturbances in?

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  • Difficulty in expressing needs verbally, using gestures or pointing instead of words
  • Repeating words or phrases in place of normal, responsive language
  • Non-responsive to verbal instructions; often appears as if the child is deaf although hearing tests in normal range

What are Communication issues for children with Autism?

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  • lack of or delay in the development of spoken language.
  • repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects).
  • little or no eye contact.
  • lack of interest in peer relationships.
  • lack of spontaneous or make-believe play.
  • persistent fixation on parts of objects

What is the signs of Autism?

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  • Laughing (and/or crying) for no apparent reason; showing distress for reasons not apparent to others
  • Prefers to be alone; aloof manner evident to strangers and family members 
  • Tantrums and low frustration tolerance 
  • Difficulty in initiating social contact with others 
  • Uncomfortable with physical contact even when given with affection such as a hug
  • Little or no eye contact even when spoken to directly
  • Unresponsive to normal teaching methods
  • Plays with toys as objects (for example bangs a toy car as a block rather than as a moving vehicle)

What are the Social issues for children with Autism?

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  • coexisting learning disabilities.
  • coexisting intellectual disability.
  • speech and communication delays.
  • aggression to self or others.
  • affective Instability.
  • require individual supervision to participate in the classroom.
  • social reciprocity problems.

What are the causes of Autistic children to have learning difficulties in the classroom setting?

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  • Obsessive attachment to particular objects.
  • Insistence of sameness in routines.
  • Focus on spinning objects such as a fan or the propeller of a toy helicopter.

What are the issues of Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior with children that have autism?

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