1. Children need people who not only care, but truly understand them …

2. Autism Overview Oaks Road Elementary

3. Temple Grandin I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I wanted to say, but I could not get the words out, so I would just scream. I can remember the frustration of not being able to talk. I knew what I wanted to say, but I could not get the words out, so I would just scream.

4. What is Autism? In my shoes: Experiences of an Autistic teenager – Video In my shoes: Experiences of an Autistic teenager – Video

5. Characteristics of Autism Brainstorming Activity Brainstorming Activity

6. What is Autism? A group of developmental disabilities Autism Asperger’s Syndrome PDD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) Rett Syndrome Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Affect a person’s ability to understand what they see, hear, and otherwise sense – “Neuro-atypical” difficulty understanding verbal and nonverbal communication and learning appropriate ways of relating to other people, objects and events. things may not feel, smell, taste, or sound the same to a person with autism. Sometimes certain smells, sounds, and tastes cause the person with autism to feel bad and they may become upset.

8. Factors to Consider for Educational Diagnosis Communication Communication Social Interaction Social Interaction Sensory Responses/Experiences Sensory Responses/Experiences Restricted, Repetitive Behaviors, Interests, or Activities Restricted, Repetitive Behaviors, Interests, or Activities

9. How Common is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability, following mental retardation. 11 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability, following mental retardation. 11 October 2009 -- Journal of Pediatrics found that 1 in 91 children in the US have ASD based on a survey of the parents of 78,000 children. Half the cases were reported as “mild”. CDC report (not yet published) in response to this announcement found that 1 in 100 8-year-olds have ASD. October 2009 -- Journal of Pediatrics found that 1 in 91 children in the US have ASD based on a survey of the parents of 78,000 children. Half the cases were reported as “mild”. CDC report (not yet published) in response to this announcement found that 1 in 100 8-year-olds have ASD. 1.5 million Americans have ASD. 11 1.5 million Americans have ASD. 11 There are over 50,000 North Carolina families affected by ASD and the number grows each day. 12 There are over 50,000 North Carolina families affected by ASD and the number grows each day. 12 There are at least 3,618 children in NC ages 5 and younger who have autism spectrum disorder. 12 There are at least 3,618 children in NC ages 5 and younger who have autism spectrum disorder. 12 Every day in North Carolina, two children will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. That’s 60 children per month and over 700 per year. 12 Every day in North Carolina, two children will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. That’s 60 children per month and over 700 per year. 12 In the public school system, the student population with autism is increasing by 15.7% per year while the total student population is growing 1.5% per year. 12 In the public school system, the student population with autism is increasing by 15.7% per year while the total student population is growing 1.5% per year. 12 The total number of students with autism spectrum disorders in NC public schools has nearly tripled since 1999. 12 The total number of students with autism spectrum disorders in NC public schools has nearly tripled since 1999. 12

10. How is Autism treated? No “cure” for Autism Spectrum Disorders No “cure” for Autism Spectrum Disorders Remember: No single method is effective in treating every individual with ASD, as every person is unique and has different needs and abilities. Remember: No single method is effective in treating every individual with ASD, as every person is unique and has different needs and abilities. It is important to match the strategies to the individual needs of the student. It is important to match the strategies to the individual needs of the student.