AUTISM and SOME INTERVENSIONS

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OUTLINE•What is Autism?

•What are the symptoms of Autism?

•How is Autism diagnosed?

•Autism and special education

•What are the most effective approaches to treating Autism? Is there a cure?

What is Autism ?

•Autism is a lifelong developmental disability.

•It affects communication and relation with other people.

•It creates problems in the perception of the world.

What is Autism ?

• Occurs within first 3 years of life.

• This disorders affects stereotyped behaviors, interest and activities.

• First described about ‘early childhood autism’ by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943.

• Sometimes, people with autism may show aggressive or self-injuries behavior.

What is Autism ?

The Symptoms of Autism Delay or abnormal function;

Social interaction

Language of social communication

Imaginary or symbolic play

The Diagnosis of Autism To diagnose a child whether he/she with autism or not

Impairment in social interaction(at least two symptoms)• - difficulties in social

interactions.• - lack of

communication with peers • - failure to

participation emotional and social interaction.

The Diagnosis of Autism Communication disorders(at least one) - delay in the development of spoken language or the lack of language development.

- using repetitive,stereotyped or very subjective language

The Diagnosis of Autism Imaginary or symbolic play(at least

one) - Don’t play with social games which are suitable for child’s developmental process. - Repetitive and limited activities, behavior and interests. - Being constantly busy with parts of objects.

Autism and Special Education• Integration; children

with autism can attend regular class with others.

- pre-school, primary and secondary school.

- full time or part-time

Autism and Special Education• Special Education classes; - maximum 4 children

- public and private schools

• Training Center for Autistic children; - provide services for children who cannot attend compulsory education.

- Children in this training center should be 14 years old.

Interventions

Educational therapies;• Applıed Behavıoral Analysis

• Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children

• Visual communication system

• Floortime

• Daily Life Therapy

InterventionsRelated Approaches;• Art and music are useful

in sensory integration, visual and auditory stimulation.

• Animal therapy include horseback riding and swimming with dolphins. Physical and emotional benefits, improving motor development, increasing self-confidence.

Interventions

•Physical support, maintaining focus and participation are important factors for children with autism.

Temple Grandin• Women who were

diagnosed with autism : Temple Grandin

• She was diagnosed with brain injury when she was 2.

• Today, she is a professor in Colorado State University ant she is a veterinary.

Conclusion

•Awareness of autism; No one can do everything but every one can do something.

REFERENCES• Turkey Autism Support and Education Foundation(TODEV)

• Autism Research Institute retrieved from http://www.autism.com/treat_edu_plans

• Autism Society Canada from http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/

• The National Autistic Society retrieved from http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/autism-and-asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/what-is-autism.aspx

• Autistic Child Protection and Referral Association from http://www.otizm.org/?page_id=316