If someone is acting funny, what should you do?
Have them sit down & Get Help
Autism SD causes challenges in someone’s
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Behavioral Skills
What can cause visual impairment?
Brain misinterpreting signals
Injury to eye
Eye misshapen
Which is NOT a job responsibility of a Special Education Teacher:
Determining post high school living situation
What are some helpful treatments for Autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis & Early Childhood Intervention
If someone is seizing on the ground, what is the recommended body placement?
Laying on side in case of vomit
Do people with autism look different from other ppl?
No/False
Name a part of the eye
Lens, Retina, Cornea, Optic Nerve, Iris
What does an Occupational Therapist do?
Help Individuals develop, recover, improve, or maintain skills for daily living and working.
Focuses on fine motor skills
What things are good to do while someone is seizing?
Time the duration of the seizure & Call 911
In your own words, why is autism referred to as a ‘spectrum disorder’?
No 2 ppl w/ autism are alike-their skills may differ
What do Physical Therapists do?
Help Individuals regain movement & manage pain
What do Occupational Therapy Assistants do?
Provide prescribed therapy/exercises
Report patient progress to Occupational Therapist
What should you NEVER do when someone is seizing?
Put something in their mouth
What causes Autism?
We have no known cause
What do Physical Therapy Assistants do?
Provide prescribed therapy/exercises
Report patient progress to Physical Therapist
What does a Speech & Language Pathologist do?
Help Individuals with their social skills
Help Individuals with their pronunciation of words/sounds
Help Individuals with assisted technology devices like iPads to aid communication
How is Autism diagnosed?
Developmental Milestone screeners from teachers, parents, & physicians
Where can Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Pathologists work?
Schools
Nursing Homes
Hospitals