2. www.nehemiah-autism.org

3. Autism: First described in 1943. In 1980, added to DSM III AS: First described in 1944. In 1994, added to DSM IV under “pervasive developmental disorders” Autism: First described in 1943. In 1980, added to DSM III AS: First described in 1944. In 1994, added to DSM IV under “pervasive developmental disorders” Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

4. False: (Pre-1960s) Poor mother-child bonding False (disproved in 2004 & 2010): Vaccines True: (2005 & 2010) genetics, dysfunction in the brain system, complications during pregnancy False: (Pre-1960s) Poor mother-child bonding False (disproved in 2004 & 2010): Vaccines True: (2005 & 2010) genetics, dysfunction in the brain system, complications during pregnancy Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

5. Autism impaired social interactions restricted repetitive, stereotyped behaviors, interests Asperger Disorder impaired social interactions restricted repetitive, stereotyped behaviors, interests

6. Autism onsets prior to age 3 problems w/ symbolic or imaginative play, language in social communication, & social interaction Asperger Disorder significantly impairs social, occupational, or other areas of functioning No significant delay in language development No significant delay in cognitive development / self- help skills

10. Fail to respond to their names Missing social cues (tone, facial expressions) Repetitive motions — rocking, twirling Self-abuse — biting, head-banging Third person self-talk (“Kyle thinks…”) Fail to respond to their names Missing social cues (tone, facial expressions) Repetitive motions — rocking, twirling Self-abuse — biting, head-banging Third person self-talk (“Kyle thinks…”) http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

11. Obsession w/ one topic or interest to the exclusion of others “Little professors” (high vocab, formal speech) Repetitive routines/rituals Awkward social interactions w/ inappropriate/eccentric behavior Motor movement problems Obsession w/ one topic or interest to the exclusion of others “Little professors” (high vocab, formal speech) Repetitive routines/rituals Awkward social interactions w/ inappropriate/eccentric behavior Motor movement problems http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm

12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDwXqGjohGg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmDGvquzn2k