Paul Kowalski
Portfolio Model Assignment
Autism –
The Combating Autism Act of 2006 authorizes establishment of regional centers of excellence for autism spectrum disorders research, authorizes activities to increase public awareness of autism, to improve the ability of health care providers to use evidence-based interventions, and to increase early screening for autism, and it also calls on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to enhance information sharing. (p. 281)
Autism is defined as a variety of related disorders that affect a child’s social development and ability to communicate. Autism is described by the federal government as, “A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction, usually evident before age 3.” (p.252) Autism consists of Asperger’s Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), and childhood disintegrative disorders.
Asperger’s Syndrome: even though they may be good at school and actually more intelligent than other students, they are far behind in social development. They also may not have very good motor skills and are usually not very athletic.
Pervasive Disintegrative Disorders: they also lack social intervention, but also lack the ability to communicate to the best of their ability which includes being able to make up stories and they sometimes use repetitive words. And they also show repetitive actions and behaviors such as rocking or spinning and they may need everything to be in order and have certain routines and rituals.
PDD-NOS stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorders- not otherwise specified. This refers to the form of Autism which also shows a social disorder and a lack of social intervention. The difference between this and other forms of Autism is that PDD-NOS does not include full symptoms of autism that is common in most autistic people.
Portfolio Model Assignment
Autism –
The Combating Autism Act of 2006 authorizes establishment of regional centers of excellence for autism spectrum disorders research, authorizes activities to increase public awareness of autism, to improve the ability of health care providers to use evidence-based interventions, and to increase early screening for autism, and it also calls on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to enhance information sharing. (p. 281)
Autism is defined as a variety of related disorders that affect a child’s social development and ability to communicate. Autism is described by the federal government as, “A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction, usually evident before age 3.” (p.252) Autism consists of Asperger’s Syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), and childhood disintegrative disorders.
Asperger’s Syndrome: even though they may be good at school and actually more intelligent than other students, they are far behind in social development. They also may not have very good motor skills and are usually not very athletic.
Pervasive Disintegrative Disorders: they also lack social intervention, but also lack the ability to communicate to the best of their ability which includes being able to make up stories and they sometimes use repetitive words. And they also show repetitive actions and behaviors such as rocking or spinning and they may need everything to be in order and have certain routines and rituals.
PDD-NOS stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorders- not otherwise specified. This refers to the form of Autism which also shows a social disorder and a lack of social intervention. The difference between this and other forms of Autism is that PDD-NOS does not include full symptoms of autism that is common in most autistic people.
A strategy to follow so that students with autism can fit into a normal classroom, the student should attain a functional communication system. Also basic social skills should be taught at a younger age so they can be practiced and perfected as much as possible.
An example of a agency taht provides assistance to individuals with autism is LEAP. This exists nationwide and it teaches students with autism how to interact in their environments using other students as well as individual one-on-one with teachers and students.
Kirk S. , Gallagher J.J. , Coleman M.R. , & Anastasiow N. (2009).Educating Exceptional Children (12th ed.). Boston, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
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