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Autism
By Amber Harr
By Amber Harr
Helpful resources for teachers and parents
Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.
Autism does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in paragraph (c)(4) of this section.
A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could be identified as having autism if the criteria in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section are satisfied
(Federal IDEA)
The effects of Autism vary for each child and can range in type and severity.
Causes delays in:
reading
writing
communicating
language
social skills
Problems communicating, making friends, and interacting with others
Repeated patterns of behavior, speech, ext.
Delayed development in speech
Most comfortable with specific structured routines
An increase or decrease in sensitivity to sensory information
Easily distracted and/or fixated on something
Trouble sleeping
Eating nonfood items
Communication and Behavior
They often have trouble sharing emotions, communicating, sharing interests, or maintaining a back-and-forth conversation. They also struggle with nonverbal communication and may have difficulty reading body language and making eye contact. This makes it harder for them to develop lasting relationships.
"There are no “cures” for autism, but therapies and other treatment considerations can help people feel better or alleviate their symptoms," (Cherney, 2018).
High-dose vitamins
Chelation therapy- which involves flushing metals from the body
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Melatonin to address sleep issues
Tips and
Ideas
Behavioral therapy
Play therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech therapy
Massages, weighted blankets and clothing, and meditation techniques
No artificial additives such as preservatives, colors, and sweeteners
Behavioral therapy and Play therapy
Social Issues
Speech therapy
Delays in communication and Language
Massages, weighted blankets and clothing, and meditation techniques
Sensitivity
Melatonin and weighted blankets
Trouble sleeping
Physical therapy and Behavioral therapy
Eating Issues
Occupational therapy
Delays in reading and writing
Health line: Facts and more Information about autism.
https://www.healthline.com/health/autism
Gemiini: Educational Program, DVD lessons that helps with speech and social skills. https://gemiini.org/solutions/autism?msclkid=8299fa375f90103231fda40b1c049fa6#/get-started
Autism speaks: Support groups, help lines, and more information about autism.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/help-and-information
Autism Society: Locate and get connected with an autism society near you.
https://www.autism-society.org/about-the-autism-society/affiliate-network/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: For statistics facts regarding autism.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
This video shows how Gemiini is helping students with Autism.
You gave me a hope that he can be independent :)
— Shanti (parent)
"Within a week of starting Gemiini... She has gained more eye contact, tries harder to participate in activities and with prompting is trying to say new words all the time."
-Stef
(Parent)
Cherney, K, Seladi-Schulman, J. (2018). Everything You Need to Know About Autism. Healthline, Retrieved February 6, 2020, from https://www.healthline.com/health/autism
Federal IDEA. Federal Disability Definitions Title 34: Education PART 300—ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Sec. 300.8 Child with a disability. USA: Federal Government.
“Autism: Gemiini Systems.” GemIIni Educational Systems. (2020). Retrieved February 6, 2020 from gemiini.org/solutions/autism?msclkid=8299fa375f90103231fda40b1c049fa6#/get-started.