1. Autism Spectrum Disorders/ASD (may be called ASD or AI) What is autism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xyly0C-ik4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xyly0C-ik4 (0:00- 0:34)

2. What is Autism? “Spectrum Disorder” ◦ Wide range of skills/abilities ◦ Wide range of strengths/weaknesses “If you know one person with Autism, you know one person with Autism.”

3. What is Autism? – Social Disorder Misinterpret/ may not understand ◦ Social cues ◦ Norms ◦ Sarcasm ◦ Figurative language – (Max for President) http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/video/max- for-president/n28343/ http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/video/max- for-president/n28343/ May interpret “bullying” differently

4. What is Autism? – Language Disorder Difficulty communicating ◦ Wants ◦ Needs ◦ Frustrations ◦ Excitements Misinterpretation/ Misunderstanding of ◦ Figurative language ◦ Sarcasm ◦ Humor ◦ Metaphors ◦ Parenthood: http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/video/learning-to- apologize/n2320/ – Learning to Apologize http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/video/learning-to- apologize/n2320/

5. What is Autism? – Sensory Disorder Big Bang Theory Video Visual ◦ Examples Auditory ◦ Examples Tactile ◦ Examples Other Stop and discuss w/in video what sensory issues there were.