AUTISM and SOME INTERVENSIONS EZGI AKSAN GPC 355

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 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;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; Special Education classes; - maximum 4 children - public and private schools Training Center for Autistic children;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

Interventions Related Approaches; Art and music Art and music are useful in sensory integration, visual and auditory stimulation. Animal therapy Animal therapy include horseback riding and swimming with dolphins. Physical and emotional benefits, improving motor development, increasing self- confidence.

Interventions Physical supportmaintaining focus participationPhysical 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 ; No one can do everything but every one can do something.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 Autism Society Canada from The National Autistic Society retrieved from syndrome-an-introduction/what-is-autism.aspx Autistic Child Protection and Referral Association from