Autism in Children

Paper Summary:

The paper reveals that the prevalence of autism has increased in recent years. The paper then discusses fluency training, precision teaching and direct instruction techniques for teaching autistic children. The paper explains that since there are so many children diagnosed with the disorder each year, professionals, teachers and parents must work together to find solutions and allow autistic children to function in society.

Outline:
Prevalence/Incidence Rates
Meeting the needs of children with autism
Fluency and Precision Instruction
Direct Instruction
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From the Paper:

"The CDC explains a distinct difference between incidence rates and prevalence rates. The Center asserts that incidence refers to the amount of new cases of disease in a distinct group of people over an explicit time. On the other hand, prevelance refers to the amount of existing cases in a distinct group of people during a specific period ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007). The CDC points out that prevalence measures are used to monitor a situation and to plan a response at both regional and national levels ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007). The CDC also points out the difficulty associated with establishing incidence rates as it relates to autism because the exact time a person develops the disorder in unclear ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Autism Fact Sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved June 18, 2007 from; http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
• Bijou S. W., Ruiz R. (1981). Behavior Modification: Contributions to Education. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates: Hillsdale, NJ.
• CDC Releases New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) from Multiple Communities in the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved June 18, 2007 from; http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/2007/r070208.htm
• "Direct Instruction helps autistic child communicate with parent perform at grade level" (2006). Retrieved June 18, 2007 from; https://www.sraonline.com/download/News/PressRelease/GuilfordCountyRls.pdf
• "Prevalence of ASDs", 2007. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved June 18, 2007 from; http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/faq_prevalence.htm

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