Demystifying Autism. Fast Facts Prevalence 1 in 88 1 in 52 for boys 1 in 252 for girls Autism spectrum Autism Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise.

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Demystifying Autism

Fast Facts Prevalence 1 in 88 1 in 52 for boys 1 in 252 for girls Autism spectrum Autism Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified Asperger’s Disorder Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Rett’s Disorder Delays or abnormal functioning in: Communication/Language Social Interaction Repetitive/ Restrictive Behaviors Associated Features Motor Sensory Emotional Vulnerability

How many passes?

Put yourself in their place… 10 stations Please count off to 10, then proceed to the corresponding station number. Everyone will rotate through all ten stations. Listen for the whistle to switch stations.

Classroom Strategies Now that you know how it “feels” to be a student with autism, what can you do to help these students be successful in your classroom? Sensory strategies Strategies At Hand

Hancock County Autism Team Melinda Estell – Preschool Psychologist Michelle McCormick- Speech Pathologist Amy Kennard- School Psychologist, L.B & V.B. Jan Grieser- Intervention Specialist- Arlington Kate Lammers - Intervention Specialist, MH Unit-V.B. Donna Losiewicz – Supervisor Preschool/Speech Julie Newman - Intervention Specialist, L.B. Judy Powell - Occupational Therapist Randy Ward – Special Education Supervisor We are here to support you !!

Never assume they can’t “get it”

THANK YOU!!!