Characteristics
List one characteristic that may be present in Autism?
- Difficulty with social communication and interaction skills
- Restricted repetitive behavior
True or False: Only males can be affected by Autism.
FALSE!
(Anyone can be autistic!)
Law that protects the rights for those with disabilities including Autism
What is ADA? (American with Disabilites Act)
True or False: Those with Autism all have the same characteristics.
FALSE
(Autism is a spectrum of characteristics)
Early signs of Autism in children
What is delay in speech or gestures, not responding to their name, getting upset over small changes in routine)
Ruling stating that unjustified segregation of those with disabilities is discrimination and unlawful.
What is the Olmstead Decision?
List two characteristics of Autism with examples.
Masking(forcing eye-contact during conversation)
Intense and highly focused interest(strong attachment to a certain object)
What are ways to include students with Autism in learning?
Implementing Universal Design for Learning
Collaborative support through co-teaching
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees students with disabilities...
What is FAPE?
One key characteristic of Autism is a lack of social interactional skills. How can we address these social needs?
Social skills training programs(role-playing, video modeling, and direct instruction)
Peer-mediated interventions
Define Autism
Neurological and developmental disorder
In ______ new regulations were introduced for how states provide Home and Community-Based Services through Medicaid.
What is 2014?