Online 6/26/2013 Autism General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ I want my audience to understand what Autism is and the effects on children. Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique‚ intelligent‚ and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do. Introduction I. Found out my niece had Autism‚ and how little I knew about what Autism is‚ and what it effects. II. Autism affects 1 in 88 American
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SPE 3340 THAA Diverse Learners Autism Presentation Paper April 14‚ 2013 Sarah Beth Leverette‚ Emily Gesink‚ Brooke Hilliar‚ and Megan Hogg Autism Identification and Characteristics “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development” (Unknown‚ 2013). However‚ there are multiple definitions of Autism spectrum disorder and autism. The two most accepted definitions are those outlined in IDEA and the Diagnostic and Statistical
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and Gould in 1979. More often children with autism will also have additional difficulties‚ thus further compounding the already profound impact on the family. The impact of having a child with autism varies from family to family‚ however it generally affects all members and is far reaching‚ impacting emotionally‚ physically and financially. Diagnosis Difficulties in obtaining a diagnosis of autism are well documented‚ and as children with autism often display developmental difficulties from
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1 Autism is a social‚ mental‚ and physical condition that affects children and adults every year. Many families have dealt and are dealing with the struggles that accompany this disease. Autism can affect a person in various ways‚ and there are many different forms that can range from mild to severe. Autism stays with a person throughout their whole life. It is believed that two to six of every thousand people on the Earth suffer from autism. American psychiatrist Leo Kanner came up with the
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Observations What are observations? Finding out what children can do & recording it Evidence of child behaviour & development Factual descriptions of child’s actions & language Observations help us to plan ‘next steps’ for children Why do we observe? To inform our planning To review the effectiveness of areas of provision & use of resources To identify learning opportunities and plan relevant & motivating experiences To reflect on our own practise To protect children To develop
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One out of every 88 children in the US is affected by an autism spectrum disorder. They occur more often among boys than girls. While autism appears to be on the rise‚ it’s unclear whether the growing number of diagnoses shows a real increase or comes from improved detection. Early diagnosis is important‚ as early treatment can help a child with autism make significant gains in language and social skills. Autism spectrum disorders affect social interaction‚ nonverbal and verbal communication‚ behaviors
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Children with Autism in School Angela Alsip ESE 315 Instructor: Ronald Carlisle December 12‚ 2012 Children with Autism in School Imagine your child is healthy and active little boy about two years old. But then you become concerned because your child doesn’t seem to be doing what other children his age are doing. He doesn’t talk much but he will repeat words that he hears and will say them over and over again. But he does not communicate with you very well. Maybe your child spends a lot
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the term Autism is heard very frequently‚ but what is Autism? The term Autism is used frequently with children that have developmental issues‚ sometimes incorrectly. Living with a child with Autism creates a number of different issues a parent has to overcome. As a parent of a possible child with Autism I decided to research the subject. Sifting through all of the research can be a challenge‚ but I believe I have hit the high points to answer a number of questions. Autism is actually Autism Spectrum
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signs of autism show before a child is 3 years old. Autism affects how information processes into the brain‚ altering how nerve cells connect and organize information and details. Sometimes it is caused from genetics but is also be listed as a birth defect. About 1 in every 1‚000 people is diagnosed‚ and is most commonly found in males. Signs of autism are usually noticeable in the first two years of a child’s life‚ symptoms usually becoming more aggressive and noticeable as the child gets older
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education‚ and specialists in certain area are including in the assessing process of the child in addition to developing effective and appropriate treatments for the child. A child with Autism will fall on the Autism Spectrum‚ based on his or her stance on the spectrum will determine the degree of Autism the child has‚ this is typically characterized by the symptoms the child exhibits. It is important to get know the child‚ conducting many test to see where the child’s weakness and strengthens‚ developing
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