1. Melissa Repking

2. Definition of Autism
A developmental disability that significantly affects social interaction and verbal and nonverbal communication.

3. Facts about Autism It is usually evident before the age of 3
Has an adverse affect on educational performance
Children with autism are extremely withdrawn
Severe difficulties with language that they might be entirely mute

4. Continue of Facts They often engage in self-stimulation activities
Examples: rocking, twirling objects, or flapping their hands
They might have normal or outstanding abilities in certain areas
In 1990, autism became a formal category of disability

5. Continue of facts
The term autism spectrum disorder is now being used to describe a broad range of severity- mild to severe
More prevalent among boys than girls
Caused by brain damage or other brain dysfunction

6. Characteristics of Autism
A delay in learning to talk, or not talking at all
Resistance to change
No real fear of danger
Repeating words or phrases

7. Characteristics of Autism
Prefers to be alone
Obsessive attachment to objects
Tantrums
Unable to initiate or engage in conversations

8. Characteristics of autism
Difficulty expressing their needs
Apparent insensitivity to pain
Not wanting to cuddle

9. Accommodations Clearly established routines
Warnings and preparation when changes are anticipated
Assignments with simple directions
Smaller tasks

10. Accommodations Visual schedules Graphic organizers
Repetition of activities or lessons
Incorporate their strengths in the lesson

11. Accommodations Visual or written instructions
Visual cues to modify transitions