Autism and Autistic Students

Paper Summary:

The paper provides a definition of autism and looks at specific diagnostic criteria needed in order for a child to be diagnosed. The paper discuses the prevalence of this disorder, the main characteristics and the screening tests that have been used extensively to diagnose autism.
The paper then explains that behavioral and communication approaches are important to use since a child with autism can exhibit many disturbing behaviors. The paper also looks at treatments used and strategies that teachers employ within their classrooms to help autistic students. In addition, the paper points out that there is a wide spectrum of severity so treatments must be tailored to each individual child.

From the Paper:

"Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder typically appearing in the first three years of life. A basic definition of the disorder is that it is a condition where the brain works differently resulting in symptoms that are abnormal. Symptoms include delays in social/emotional behavior and communication and signs of stereotypical behaviors and interests/activities. Autism is a spectrum disorder meaning that the severity and behaviors can differ for each individual. Two children diagnosed with the same type of autism can behave and exhibit characteristics completely different from each other. It is important to know this about the disorder in order to provide a child with appropriate and adequate intervention and support."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Autism, (n.d.). Retrieved Jun. 16, 2005, from Autism Web site: www.autism.org.
• Autism Society of America, (n.d.). Retrieved Jun. 16, 2005, from Autism Society of America Web site: http://www.autism-society.org.
• Division if TEACCH, (n.d.). Retrieved Jun. 16, 2005, from Division of TEACCH Web site: www.teacch.com.
• Hamilton, L. (2000). Facing autism. Colorado Springs, CO: Warterbrook Press.
• National Institute of Mental Health, (n.d.). Retrieved Jun. 16, 2005, from NIMH National Institute of Mental Health Web site: www.nimh.nih.gov.

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