1. By: Jason Wells March 16, 2009

2. Video http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/02/04 /cohen.autism.911.part.3.cnn?iref=videosearch

3. What is Autism? Autism is…. A complex developmental disability which affects communication and interaction abilities According To the Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home

4. A Little History “Autism” comes from the Greek Word “autos” meaning “self” Eugene Bleuler, Swiss psychiatrist, used the term first in 1911 1943 – Autism was first identified by Dr. Leo Kanner

5. Autism Spectrum Disorders Five overall developmental disorders that fall under this: 1 – Autism 2 – Asperger Syndrome 3 – Rett Syndrome 4 – PDD – Pervasive Developmental Disorder 5 – Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

6. Every Case Is Different Every child is different when it comes to having Autism. Therefore it makes it difficult at times to determine if one has Autism. OR which form of Autism to be diagnosed.

7. Signs of Autism Inability to speak at all or clearly (delay) Repetitive language or movements (can be both) Little or No Eye Contact Lack of Social Relationships No Many Spontaneous Thoughts (Or Imagination) Persistent fixation http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home

8. Can Affect Any Child Autism does not select one child over another by race, gender, culture, economic status, or etc…

9. Causes Three Accepted Causes 1 – Abnormalities In Brain Structure/Function 2 – Genetic Vulnerability 3 – Environmental Factors http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatcauses

10. Prevalence 1 in 150 American Children 1 in 94 Boys About 1.5 million Americans have effects of autism spectrum disorder http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home

11. Treatments Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Which is the use of positive reinforce towards the child. Been in use since the 1960s. Used to reduce behavior problems. If used early enough it can assist the child to become more independent.

12. Continued… Floortime Developed by Stanley Greenspan Basics – an adult who meets the child on their skill level (almost as if in a comfort zone) to increase social interaction

13. Continued… PECS PECS is a communication technique that assits the child to learn verbal skills by using “picture cards” Allow the child to make a sentence request items and other things by using these cards to communicate. http://www.autismspeaks.org/whattodo/index.php?WT.svl=Top_Nav

14. Continued… TEACCH (Training and Education of Autisitc Related Communication Handicapped Children) Tailored toward children with Autism Highly structured environment Clear sequence of activities It is believed to provide a strong framework for the long term learning process.

15. Accommodations: There are a few things that can be done inside the classroom to help an Autistic student learn. - Repeat questions/instructions - Allow for students to fix things that are unorganized - Use Patterns - Allow Extra Time - Have A Class Buddy (Someone the child is comfortable with) - Bring Visual Objects To Class - Provide Special Tools (Shorter Pencils)

16. Famous People With Autistic Traits Vincent van Gogh Wolfgang Mozart Andy Warhol Actress Daryl Hannah - “A Walk To Remember” - “Adams Family Reunion” - “Steel Magnolias” http://ezinearticles.com/?11-Amazing-Autistic-Famous-People&id=543023 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000435/

17. Free Autism Online Course http://www.autism- society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_course Free 30 Minute Course from the Autism Society of America

18. Free PDF Booklet For Download http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/n imhautismspectrum.pdf

19. Download Materials/Links Feel free to go to my personal website and download this PowerPoint and save the sheets I handed out to your computer. http://wellsj.webs.com

20. Resources http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/nimhautismspectrum.pdf http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ http://www.autismspeaks.org/index.php http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm http://www.napcse.org/exceptionalchildren/autism/autism-accommodations- modifications.php http://www.napcse.org/exceptionalchildren/autism/autism-accommodations- modifications.php http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/history-of-autism http://www.autism.com/ http://www.autism-society.org/ http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_course http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatcauses http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/02/04/cohen.autism.911.part.3.cnn?iref =videosearch http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/02/04/cohen.autism.911.part.3.cnn?iref =videosearch http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=shop_downloads