PPT-How Autism Affects Communication

Contemporary Health II Spring 2014 What is Autism Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social communication and behavioral challenges CDC Autism Spectrum Disorder para1 2014 . By: Drew Burns and Barb Marko. It's own category ever since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990). A group of developmental brain disorders, five similar conditions. collectively they are referred to as being on a "spectrum" . Presentation by Benson Munyan. Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5. th. ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) defines Autism Spectrum Disorder as:. Diagnosis and Treatment. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?. A neurodevelopmental disorder . characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. . Ilan Dinstein. History of Autism. In the past autism was often diagnosed as schizophrenia and individuals were placed in psychiatric asylums.. 1943: Dr. Leo Kaner describes 11 cases of autism and promotes the “refrigerator mother” theory.. GERRY BROPHY. TALKING LIFE. Ground Rules. . Confidentiality. We have the right to make mistakes and not know things. Take responsibility for your learning by asking questions and giving feedback. Allow others to have their say, challenge the views not the person. Stuart Murray. Professor of Contemporary Literatures and Film. Leeds Centre for Medical Humanities. University of Leeds. . The determination of diagnoses and the problem of overlapping diagnostic criteria bedevil researchers and clinicians. Worse, the . Autism is a complex, developmental disability that is defined by 3 areas of significant impairment:. social interaction . communication. restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities.. Gail J. Richard, Ph.D. CCC-SLP. Professor Emeritus,. Director, Autism Center. Eastern Illinois University. gjrichard@eiu.edu. Disclosures. Financial. Honorarium . from . EIU . Royalties on publications with . Disorder. Anderson Center Consulting. We would like to thank . Ulster Community Grants Fund . of the Community Foundations . of the Hudson Valley . for their collaboration in offering this Autism Supportive Environment℠ presentation. Piecing the Puzzle Together:. Part 1: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. . . Objective #1. Objective #2. Objective #3. Objective #4. List some common sources of documentation of disability for a diagnosis of ASD.. Difficulties with learning, paying attention, and memory are common among children with autism. It’s believed this is caused by a deficiency in acetylcholine: a neurotransmitter responsible for helping to refine memory, motivation, thought processes, language skills, and concentration. Visit: https://www.tali-angor.com/en/ Autism Dare To Be Different is The Official Online Autism Gift Shop that creates gorgeous goods to bring representation to the autistic community. Visit: https://autismdaretobedifferent.com/ .”. Dr.. Stephen Shore. “. Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine. .”. Alan Turing. “Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg. Affects Communication and Social Skills. Restricted or Repetitive Behaviors. Before age 3. More boys than girls. All races and nationalities. From 1 in 10,000 10 years ago to 1 in 110. Pervasive Developmental Disorder.