CSDS 114 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Education classification

• Does this disability adversely affect the child's education 

  • If so, they can receive services 

• If student is succeeding in education 

  • Might not qualify for special education services 

  • Might be provided services through a 504

hallmarks of ASD

• Social impairments 

  • Nonverbal and verbal communications

    • Gestures, facial expressions 

    • Limited functional speech 

    • Overly formal speech 

      • Difficulty managing

Be able to recognize behavioral characteristics of ASD

• Repetitive and restrictive patterns of behavior

  • Repetitive speech (phrases, terms)

• Stereotypic behaviors or self stimulation 

  • Can sometimes be self-injurous

  • Echolalia 

  • Inflexiability 

  • Fixated interests 

  • Sensory sensitivities

    • hyper/hypo responsive

Typical age of diagnosis, factors for outlier diagnostic ages (older students/adults)

• Age of diagnosis: 

• Typically between 3-10 years old 

• Factors for outlier diagnostic ages:

  • High functioning ASD may not be identified early 

  • The more severe the earlier it’s diagnosed

Types of therapy interventions

• Speech therapy 

• Occupational therapy 

• Behavioral therapy 

• Learning strategies 

• Study skills assistance