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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Support & Developmental Strategies for Grades 7-12

Mrs. Whitling, an experienced autistic support teacher, sheds light on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Delve into the complexities of ASD affecting brain, social, and communication skills, and explore strategies for early intervention and tailored support. Discover unknown factors, possible causes like diet and mercury poisoning, plus the importance of comprehensive assessments. Gain insights into the prevalence of ASD, diagnostic tests, and various therapies to enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Support & Developmental Strategies for Grades 7-12

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  1. Mrs. Whitling Autistic Support Teacher Grades 7-12

  2. Developmental Disorder • Appears *usually* in the first 3 years of life • Affects brain development • Social Skills • Communication Skills

  3. Causes, Incidence, & Risk Factors Abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain Unknown!

  4. Possible Causes …. Diet Digestive tract changes Mercury poisoning The body’s inability to properly use vitamins and minerals Vaccine sensitivity

  5. How Many Children Have Autism? • Unknown! • Autism affects 1 in 110 children. • 1 in 70 boys.

  6. How Many Children Have Autism? • Why? • Unknown!!! • Is it due to an increasing rate of the illness? • Is it due to an increased ability to diagnose the illness?

  7. Symptoms of Autism • Difficulties • Pretend play • Social interactions • Verbal and nonverbal communication • Over sensitivity in sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste. • Distress when routines are changed • Perform repeated body movements • Show unusual attachment to something • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plPNhooUUuc

  8. Signs and Tests Hearing evaluation Blood lead test Screening Test for Autism (CHAT, or the Autism Screening Questionnaire) Physical and Nervous System exam

  9. Autism SPECTRUM

  10. Treatment • Diagnosis • Early intervention • Particular needs • Medication? • OT? • PT? • Speech/Language? • Sensory Therapy? • Vision Therapy? • Diet?

  11. In Conclusion … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbeyIG7Fz8s&feature=related

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