AutismSpectrum

www.nehemiah-autism.org

Autism: First described in 1943.In 1980, added to DSM III

AS: First described in 1944. In 1994, added to DSM IV under “pervasive developmental disorders”

History

Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

False: (Pre-1960s) Poor mother-child bonding

False (disproved in 2004 & 2010): Vaccines

True: (2005 & 2010) genetics, dysfunction in the brain system, complications during pregnancy

Causes – False & True

Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

Autism

impaired social interactions

restricted repetitive, stereotyped behaviors,

interests

Autism

onsets prior to age 3

problems w/ symbolic or imaginative play, language in social

communication, & social interaction

http://kyi.org.uk/our-services/autism-3

http://thewakeupcallradioshow.com/1212012-autism-spectrum-disorder-2/

http://thewakeupcallradioshow.com/1212012-autism-spectrum-disorder-2/

Fail to respond to their names

Missing social cues (tone, facial expressions)

Repetitive motions — rocking, twirling

Self-abuse — biting, head-banging

Third person self-talk (“Kyle thinks…”)

Other Symptoms: Autism

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

Obsession w/ one topic or interest to the exclusion of others

“Little professors” (high vocab, formal speech)

Repetitive routines/rituals

Awkward social interactions w/ inappropriate/eccentric behavior

Motor movement problems

Other Symptoms: Aspergers

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDwXqGjohGg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmDGvquzn2k