Spectrum Spectrum DisorderDisorder

Helene S. A. Cruz/Joniree CalvoED 443 G: Assistive and Adaptive

TechnologyNovember 6, 2008

Dr. Jacqui Cyrus

ObjectivesObjectivesYou will know the:

Definition of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Characteristics of Students with Autism

Tips to helping Students with Autism

What is Autism and Autism What is Autism and Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ?Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ? IDEA Definition of

Autism

A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.

Definition of ASD

Certain set of behaviors ranging from very mild to severe.

Prevalence/Incidence of Prevalence/Incidence of Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum DisorderGuam Public School System SY 2007-2008 and 2008-2009•Students: 31,066 as of 9/30/2007•Students in Special Education: 2,166; 2,147•Students with Autism: 90 students; 105 students

Nationally•1 in 166 births estimates to have Autism•4 million births = 24,000 diagnosed with Autism•4 times more prevalent in boys than girls•67 children diagnosed a day

CharacteristicCharacteristicss

Children with Autism might have:•Lack of Communication•Lack of Social Interaction•Sensory Deficits•Unusual Play•Insistence on Sameness

Cause and Cause and Prevention Prevention

CausePhysical

abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain

Genetic Factors

PreventionAt this time,

there are no known preventions of ASD, professionals are still evaluating the cause.

AssessmentAssessment•Psycho-educational Profile Revised (PEP-R) Adolescent and Adult Psycho-Educational Profile

•Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills

•Autism Checklist

•Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)

•Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Early Early InterventionIntervention

Locally -Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS)- GPSS: Tamuning Preschool Placement and Home Component Services

Nationally-Young Autism Program-Treatment & Education of Autistic & related Communication-handicapped Children

Teaching TipsTeaching Tips•Attention•Imitation•Making requests•Compliance•Structured Teaching•Predictable Events

TransitionTransition• Pre-School to Kindergarten• School System Transfer• Class to Class• Elementary to Middle School Transfer• Grade to Grade• School to Work/College

CollaborationCollaboration•Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)•Accommodations and Modifications •Teamwork•Peer Supports

Partnerships with Partnerships with Families and Families and Communities Communities

Locally•Autistic Community Together (ACT)•Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (CEDDERS)

Nationally•Autism Speaks•National Autistic Society•National Autism Association

Video ClipsVideo ClipsAutism: The Misunderstood Childhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ5JXeGghkc

Autism Cure?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ZanIBoGHU

ReferencesReferencesSmith, Deborah (2007). Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference 6th Edition.Pearson Education, Inc..

Fighting Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Fighting Autism Web site: http://www.fightingautism.org/index.php Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Autism Web site: http://www.yourautismfacts.com/

Wallin, Jason M. (2001-2004). Teaching Children with Autism. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Teaching Children with Autism Web site: http://www.polyxo.com/assessment/index.html

(2007-2008). Autism Research Institute. Retrieved September 15, 2008, from Defeat Autism Now Web site: http://www.autism.com/index.asp

Thought Thought Provoking Provoking QuestionsQuestions

1. Do you know what it is like to have a teacher say “I don’t want this student in my class?” How would you feel if that was your child?

2. Do you know what it is like to have kids point to a child with Autism and laugh at the child as he/she rocks and parrots over and over? How would you feel if that was your child?

3. Do you know what it is like to wonder what the child with Autism will do when the parent dies? What are we, as an island community, doing for the people with special needs?