Autism Eligibility Criteria Changes Autism Forum May 8, 2015 Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, BCBA, LEP W. W. Marsh 2015

Childhood Disintegration Disorder DSM-IV P.D.D. Before… Rett Autistic Disorder Asperger’s PDD-NOS Childhood Disintegration Disorder W. W. Marsh 2015 W. W. Marsh 2015

DSM-5 After… Autism Spectrum Disorder Social deficits Repetitive patterns of behavior (specify severity level) W. W. MW. W. Marsh 2015 2015

≈ AUTISTIC-LIKE BEHAVIORS Ed Code pre-2014 W. W. MW. W. Marsh 2015 2

Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009 Autism / Autistic-Like Behaviors CA Ed. Code Eligibility Criteria California Education Code Title 5, Division 1 Chapter 3, Subchapter 1 Article 3.1, 3030 (g) A pupil exhibits any combination of the following autistic-like behaviors, to include but not limited to: Before… W. W. Marsh 2015 Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009

Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009 An inability to use oral language for appropriate communication. A history of extreme withdrawal or relating to people inappropriately and continued impairment in social interaction from infancy through early childhood. An obsession to maintain sameness. Extreme preoccupation with objects or inappropriate use of objects or both Extreme resistance to controls. Displays peculiar motoric mannerisms and motility patterns. Self-stimulating, ritualistic behavior. W. W. Marsh 2015 Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009

≈ ⁼ CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM Ed Code since July 2014 W. WW. W. MW. W. Marsh 2015 2015 . Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) (1) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, and adversely affecting a child’s educational performance. After… W. W. Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) (1) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, and adversely affecting a child’s educational performance. After… W. W. Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. After… W. W. Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) Autism does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in subdivision (b)(4) of this section. After… W. W. Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) Autism does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in subdivision (b)(4) of this section. After… W. W. Marsh 2015

After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations Title 3030 (b) (1) (B) A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could be identified as having autism if the criteria in subdivision (b)(1) of this section are satisfied After… W. W. Marsh 2015

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Resistance to Environmental Change W. W. Marsh 2015

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Unusual Sensory Responses W. W. Marsh 2015

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So, what’s the BOTTOM LINE? W. W. Marsh 2015

all 3 needed usually under age 3 Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication all 3 needed Social Interaction not primarily due to E.D. usually under age 3 W. W. Marsh 2015

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Low IQ High IQ Nonverbal Lecturer Rigid Flexible Sensory Seeking Sensory Avoiding Social Interest Social Avoidance W. W. Marsh 2015

ABILITY TO COPE STRESS W. W. Marsh 2015

Q & A wendelawmarsh@gmail.com W. W. Marsh 2015