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100 The 5 types Of ASD Fact or Myth Medical and Behavioural Diagnosis Teaching Strategies Autism

Common in ~5 in 10,000 Canadians Common in ~5 in 10,000 Canadians Mild to severe impairments in social Mild to severe impairments in social interaction and understanding interaction and understanding Restricted and repetitive activities and Restricted and repetitive activities and interests interests Language and cognitive development not Language and cognitive development not delayed delayed Deficits in communication Deficits in communication What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

Common in ~15 in 10,000 Common in ~15 in 10,000 Canadians Canadians Also called atypical autism Also called atypical autism Severe and pervasive impairment inSevere and pervasive impairment in some areas such as reciprocal some areas such as reciprocal social interaction, or restricted social interaction, or restricted activities and interests but the strict activities and interests but the strict criteria for autistic disorder are not met criteria for autistic disorder are not met What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder - (PDD-NOS)?

It is the most common type (~20 in 10,000) It is the most common type (~20 in 10,000) Cognitive impairment Cognitive impairment Deficits in verbal and non-verbal Deficits in verbal and non-verbal communication communication Deficits in social understanding Deficits in social understanding Unusual behaviours, restricted activities Unusual behaviours, restricted activities What is an Autistic Disorder?

A developmental disorder found almost A developmental disorder found almost exclusively in girls exclusively in girls Symptoms appear after six to eighteen months of Symptoms appear after six to eighteen months of life, when there is a slowing down or stagnation life, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills of skills Often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsyOften misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy Affects: cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor andAffects: cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor and autonomic function. autonomic function. Can affect learning, speech and communication,Can affect learning, speech and communication, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac function and psycho-motor skills cardiac function and psycho-motor skills What is Rett's Disorder (RD)?

What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) ? Very rare only ~0.2 in 10,000 Canadians Very rare only ~0.2 in 10,000 Canadians Losses in social behaviour, language, Losses in social behaviour, language, play and adaptive behaviour play and adaptive behaviour Occurs after 3 years of age Occurs after 3 years of age Severe deficits in cognitive ability Severe deficits in cognitive ability

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) is the most common type of ASD? Myth. It is the very rare. Only ~0.2 in 10,000 Canadians are diagnosed with this disorder.

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Girls are more likely to be diagnosed with Rett’s Disorder. Fact! A developmental disorder found almost exclusively in girls. Approximately 1 in 10,000 female births.

There are 4 types of ASD. Myth There are 5 types of ASD. 1.Autistic Disorder (AD) 2.Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) 3.Asperger's Syndrome (AS) 4.Rett's Disorder (RD) 5.Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)

Myth Myth or Fact: Numerous studies have credited the popular belief that vaccines are associated with ASDs, and there is evidence that children with ASDs have increased mercury concentrations

Challenges with social skill development Hearing and speech deficits Intense attachments to specific objects, activities or people Difficulties with transition periods Other intellectual disabilities may be present What are symptoms of ASD?

Myth. It is a disorder that will stay with an individual their entire life. ASD is not a lifetime disorder and disappears after childhood.

Physicians are (naturally) to follow this criteria for diagnosing ASDs. What is the DSM IV criteria?

This group consists of the classroom teacher, administration, school special education services alongside psychologists, hearing and voice specialists and other medical professionals. Together they develop the student’s IEP. What is the SBT?

What is behavioral screening? CHAT and MCHAT are the most common.

A type of visual support where students are able to see what is expected in a task by being provided with visual examples and demonstrations of how tasks are performed. What is Passive Modeling?

What is differentiated learning? Teachers can effectively respond to a learner’s needs and strengths through the use of altered instruction. Teachers should consider adaptations to the curriculum, instruction, or expectations that may be required according to a student’s readiness, interests, and learning profile.

This type of supports are one of the most widely recommended strategies for teaching students with ASD, as they usually process this type of information more efficiently and effectively than information that is presented verbally. What are visual supports ?

Students with ASD need to know what is expected of them in specific situations, to assist them in anticipating what comes next, and to learn and generalize a variety of skills. Rules and expectations should be clear and consistent and include specific information regarding the expectations for appropriate behaviour. What is a structured learning environment?

This type of visual support allows students with ASD to watch the instructional sequence over and over. What is video modeling?