Inclusion of Students with Autism Taking the class Introduction to Special Education this semester has been a great learning experience for me in many ways. The class has been my first learning experience with special education and I have learned that it is much more than what I originally believed. So far in class this year I have learned about IEPs‚ inclusion‚ learning disabilities‚ diseases and illnesses and how to best manage and educate the students with these challenges daily in the school
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Being “Labeled” Autistic. First it is important to understand the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this article you will identify the needs and interest of children with High Functioning Autism and Low Functioning Autism‚ the social and communication skills‚ behavioral abnormalities‚ learning disabilities‚ and functioning as an adult with Autism. I. Detecting Autism in a child. A. The signs‚ diagnosis and treatment. 1. Screening evaluations: All children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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characterized by communication challenges and repetitive behaviors‚ activities‚ and interests that are restricted (Autism Science Foundation). The first time that this order was by doctor Kanner in 1943 when 11 boys had a seminal clinical description of autistic disorders (Advances in Autism). Autism is 4.5 times more likely to affect boys than girls‚ but it is found in all racial groups of people. This disease is characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication skills‚ and extremely
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and other Disorders Autistic infants show less attention to social stimuli‚ smile and look at others less often‚ and respond less to their own name. Autistic toddlers differ more strikingly from social norms; for example; they have less eye contact and turn taking‚ and do not have the ability to use simple movements to express themselves‚ such as the deficiency to point at things. Most autistic kids display moderately less attachment security than non-autistic kids‚ although this difference
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Problem Autistic people may be slightly uncomfortable when they first interact with others because they have limited experiences. This is a growing concern because it is estimated that by the year 2030 about 20% of the current U.S. population will be at the age of 65 or older. This means they will be retiring from their jobs so new workers will be needed to replace them. Specialized schools have been teaching individuals with autism functions and skills to be able to join the workforce someday‚ because
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Autistic Disorder is considered a development disorder and also called autistic spectrum disorder‚ People with autism usually produce abnormal behaviors in their social skills‚ motor skills‚ and have behavior problems. The abnormalities may be due to abnormal amygdale activity in the brain. (Ishitobi‚Kosaka‚Omori‚Matsumura‚Monesue‚Mizukami‚Shimoyama‚Murata‚Sadato‚Okazawa‚ and Wada ‚2010).It is a important disorder because it provides evidence of how the brain can affect the way individuals process
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Autism Awareness Month: Beach Volleyball Autistic Sports Tips Participating in sports is beneficial for any child‚ especially for those on the autism spectrum. Exercise is excellent for the health and the well-being of any individual‚ young or old. In addition‚ playing sports and being a part of a team helps teach children important life skills such as teamwork‚ cooperation‚ and shows them that there are rewards when there is hard work and dedication involved. Some parents with children on the autism
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Ozone depletion‚ greenhouse effect‚ and acid rain are man-made disasters. The ozone layer is the part of the Earth’s atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). The cause of ozone depletion is the presence of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and related halocarbons gases in the atmosphere. In the presence of Ultraviolet light‚ these gases dissociate‚ releasing chlorine atoms‚ which then go on to catalyze ozone destruction. The greenhouse effect‚ on the other hand‚ is a natural
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“The Man to Send Rain Clouds”‚ is a short story taking place in 1969 in New Mexico‚ a Native American Reserve. The story dates itself with the mention of Catholic modernism versus Native American traditions and well descriptive spiritual backgrounds. Leslie Silko uses her Laguna Pueblo heritage to give meaning towards different conflicts among Native Americans converting to Christians. Many cultures interacting and compromising with one another portrays their customs and traditions in different ways
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Another behavioral difference is they feel a lot safer on the ground. Autistic children don’t like to cross the middle of their body‚ so by sitting on the floor they don’t have to cross that mid-line. Crossing the mid-line is a big thing you have to teach Autistic children to take their right hand and pick something up with it that is on the left side of them. Most children if you try to have them pick something up
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