Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, including definitions and important concepts discussed in the lecture.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

A group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in language, communication, social interaction, rigid behaviors, restricted interests, and unusual responses to sensory stimuli.

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

A federal law that defines autism as a developmental disability affecting communication and social interaction, manifesting before age three.

Echolalia

A speech pattern often observed in autistic individuals, where they repeat words or phrases they have heard without attaching meaning to them.

Stimming

Repetitive body movements or noises used by individuals with autism to self-regulate, manage emotions, or cope with overwhelming sensations.

High-functioning autism

Refers to individuals on the autism spectrum who do not have significant intellectual disabilities and often possess strong language skills, such as those with Asperger's syndrome.

Savant syndrome

A condition in which a person with a developmental disorder, including autism, demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities in a specific area, such as music, art, or mathematics.

Sensory sensitivity

Unique responses of individuals with autism to sensory stimuli, which can result in either under-responsiveness or over-responsiveness to visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, or olfactory stimuli.

Accommodations and Strategies

Specific support measures designed to help students with autism succeed in educational settings, including the use of visual cues, structured routines, and social stories.

Autistic Savant

A subtype of autism characterized by extraordinary abilities in specific areas of functioning, while also potentially experiencing significant challenges in other areas.

Asperger syndrome

A type of autism characterized by significant difficulties with social skills and unusual interests, without language delays, typically resulting in average or above-average intelligence.