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This learning module aims to enhance understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger's Syndrome. Participants will engage in discussions, exploring their prior knowledge of autism and its symptoms, which are categorized into social interaction, communication, and behavior. The module highlights the diversity of individuals on the spectrum, emphasizing that no two people with autism are alike. It also addresses the varying intellectual abilities among autistic individuals and provides insights into the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, differentiating it from other forms of autism.

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  1. Learning goal • To develop an understanding of autism and Asperger’s syndrome

  2. Think, pair, share • With the person next to you, discuss and write down everything you know about: • Autism, and • Asperger’s syndrome • Prepare to share your answers with the class

  3. Symptoms of Autism spectrum disorder • Fall into three main categories: • Social interaction • Communication • Behaviour

  4. Symptoms explained • Social interactions: • Difficulty forming normal relationships • Often respond inappropriately in social situations • Communication: • Often have no language or limited language skills • Use language in an unusual way • Use formal, mechanical and monotone speech • Have trouble with the rules of conversation (listening and then talking)

  5. Symptoms explained • Behaviours: • Limited range of behaviours, which they tend to repeat (comforting) – arranging things in a straight line, etc • Like routine, find change distressing

  6. Autism and intelligence • MOST individuals with autism have a low level of intellectual functioning • SOME, however, have an exceptional ability in a very specific area • SOME autistic individuals have normal or above normal intelligence, but these individuals usually have a less severe kind of autism

  7. Autism spectrum disorder • Contemporary psychologists use the term Autism Spectrum Disorder in relation to autism. The word ‘spectrum’ is used because of the wide range of individual differences in the experience of autism. • No two people with autism are alike in the specific symptoms they experience and the severity of their symptoms. • Asperger’s Syndrome is one kind of autistic disorder.

  8. Asperger’s Syndrome • Generally, someone with Asperger’s Syndrome has many of the symptoms of autism, but they do not have the same difficulties with language. • Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome are also more likely to have normal or above normal intelligence. • However, anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder is: • Delayed in their development • Has significant difficulties participating in everyday life, and • Requires sensitive understanding, specialist support and intervention

  9. Your understanding • Complete the sheet with the title ‘My understanding of Asperger’s syndrome at the start of the unit’ – hold onto this sheet! • Watch the catalyst program ‘The World of Asperger’s’ • Answer the questions in your notebook, including the research task

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