Leo Kanner
Current DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for Autism include 3 levels of.
Severity
This process typically occurs prior to the development of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Identification Placement and Review Committee
This model of disability indicates that the source of disability is the environment.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) has historical roots in this survey/process
The Amerian Census
In the DSM 5, diagnosis of of Autism began to be more reflective of this (as opposed to a triad).
Dual Deficit Model
This Policy Memorandum can assist families with advocating for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies to be used within a student's IEP.
PPM-140
The two main known causes of developmental disabilities are:
1. Environment
2. Genetics
DSM 3
Many Autistic people (at least 31%) also meet criteria for this.
Developmental Disability
This act governs services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities.
The Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act (2008).
In Ontario, there are a few definitions of this. And these are all very similar to one another.
Developmental Disability
In 2009, the last one of these closed its doors in Ontario.
Institution for people with developmental disabilities.
Caregivers of Autistic children have higher levels of this when compared with other caregiver groups.
Stress
Registered Early Childhood Educators working in Childcare Settings may look for these when providing supports to children.
Red Flags
In Ontario, the terms "Developmental Disability" and Intellectual Disability" share this.
The same meaning
In 1959, this reporter from the Toronto Start highlighted systemic abuse and neglect within Ontario's institutions for people with developmental disabilities.
Pierre Berton
Diagnostically, this disorder no longer exists, but those with similar profiles to this historic diagnosis will now likely recieve a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1.
Asperger's Disorder/Syndrome
Despite the closure of institutions for persons with disabilities, many people with developmental disabilities are:
Institutionalized by Default
This concept emphasizes people being able to not only be present in an environment, but being able to access opportunities to meet goals, have good outcomes, and access meaningful experiences.
Inclusion