1. Autism Eligibility Criteria Changes
Autism Forum May 8, 2015
Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, BCBA, LEP
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2. Childhood Disintegration Disorder
DSM-IV
P.D.D.
Before…
Rett
Autistic Disorder
Asperger’s
PDD-NOS
Childhood Disintegration Disorder
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3. DSM-5 After… Autism Spectrum Disorder Social deficits
Repetitive patterns of behavior
(specify severity level)
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4. ≈ AUTISTIC-LIKE BEHAVIORS Ed Code pre-2014 W. W. MW. W. Marsh 2015 2

5. Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009
Autism / Autistic-Like Behaviors CA Ed. Code Eligibility Criteria
California Education Code
Title 5, Division 1
Chapter 3, Subchapter 1
Article 3.1, 3030 (g)
A pupil exhibits any combination of the following autistic-like behaviors, to include but not limited to:
Before…
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Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009

6. Asperger’s: Dx to Treatment - Description Marsh CASP 2009
An inability to use oral language for appropriate communication.
A history of extreme withdrawal or relating to people inappropriately and continued impairment in social interaction from infancy through early childhood.
An obsession to maintain sameness.
Extreme preoccupation with objects or inappropriate use of objects or both
Extreme resistance to controls.
Displays peculiar motoric mannerisms and motility patterns.
Self-stimulating, ritualistic behavior.
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7. ≈ ⁼ CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM Ed Code since July 2014
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8. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
(1) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting
verbal and nonverbal communication
and social interaction,
generally evident before age three,
and adversely affecting a child’s
educational performance.
After…
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9. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
(1) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting
verbal and nonverbal communication
and social interaction,
generally evident before age three,
and adversely affecting a child’s
educational performance.
After…
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10. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
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.
After…
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11. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
Autism does not apply
if a child's educational performance
is adversely affected
primarily because the child has
an emotional disturbance,
as defined in subdivision
(b)(4) of this section.
After…
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12. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
Autism does not apply
if a child's educational performance
is adversely affected
primarily because the child has
an emotional disturbance,
as defined in subdivision
(b)(4) of this section.
After…
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13. After… Characteristics of Autism 2014 California Code of Regulations
Title 3030 (b) (1)
(B) A child who manifests
the characteristics of autism
after age three
could be identified as having autism
if the criteria in subdivision (b)(1)
of this section are satisfied
After…
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14. Verbal Communication
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15. Nonverbal Communication
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Nonverbal Communication

16. Social Interaction
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17. Repetitive Activities
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18. Repetitive Interests
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19. Stereotyped Movements
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20. Resistance to Environmental Change
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22. Resistance to Change in Routine
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23. Unusual Sensory Responses
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36. So, what’s the
BOTTOM LINE?
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37. all 3 needed usually under age 3
Verbal
Communication
Nonverbal
Communication
all 3 needed
Social
Interaction
not primarily
due to E.D.
usually under
age 3
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39. Low IQ High IQ Nonverbal Lecturer Rigid Flexible Sensory Seeking
Sensory Avoiding
Social Interest
Social Avoidance
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40. ABILITY
TO COPE
STRESS
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41. Q & A
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