Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity.
As individuals without autism we have a difficult time understanding how it may effect our students or children. The video below gives us an inside look at what it may feel like to have autism.
What is a Social Story?
Social Stories are a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages.
Dr. Sheldon Horowitz from the National Center for Learning Disabilities describes what it means to have Autism.
Resources:
Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive- HelpGuide
Parents Guide to Understanding ASD- Autismspeaks.org
Disciplining Your Child With Special Needs- Kids Health from Nemours
Why is Routine so Important to People with ASD?- AppliedBehaviorAnalystEDU.org
ASD and Sleep- WebMD
Helping Your Child with Autism Improve Social Skills- Psychology Today
Reducing Anxiety Among Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Psychology Today
Autism and Homework- IBCCES
