appendix bb: autism
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EXIT 303: AUTISM
Paul and Erin.(Just Call Us Perin)
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Autism Defined
» Physical disorder of the brain
» Causes a lifelong developmental disability
» Varies widely in abilities and behaviors
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Causes» No single cause» Generally accepted that its caused by
abnormalities in brain structure or function
» Heredity, genetics, or inherited?» Environmental?» Diet?
In the 1990s disability rose 16%Autism rose 172%
WHAT IS GOING ON?
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Symptoms1) Failure to develop normal socialization
2) Disturbances in speech, language, and communication
- About 40% of children with autism don’t speak at all
3) Abnormal relationships to objects and events
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Symptoms Cont.
4) Abnormal responses to sensory stimulation
5) Developmental delays and differences
6) Begins during infancy or childhood- Born with autism
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RED FLAGS» Impairment in Social Interaction:
» Lack of appropriate eye gaze» Lack of warm, joyful expressions» Lack of sharing interest or enjoyment» Lack of response to name
» Impairment in Communication:
» Lack of showing gestures» Lack of coordination of nonverbal communication» Unusual prosody
» Repetitive Behaviors & Restricted Interests:
» Repetitive movements with objects
» Repetitive movements or posturing of body, arms, hands, or fingers
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Diagnosis
» Routine development screening
- AAP urging early screening for ALL children
» Physicians rely on caregivers for observational information
» Various medical tests
To recognize a child’s risk for developmental disorders, then, is to also recognize and maximize a child’s
potential.
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Treatment» No single cure (like there is no single cause)
» Questions about if it is even treatable
» Early diagnosis can lead to improvements
» Some believe the brain can adapt to neurological deficits (not scientifically proven)
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Treatment Cont.» Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
» DIR Method (or “Floortime”)
» Son-Rise
» GFCF Diet: Theory that some autistics can’t digest gluten or casein and it alters their behavior
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DataLocal Resources:
- Schools- FACES Northwest- The Arc- University of Washington Autism Center- FEAT - Sisu Children’s fund
Statistics:- Occurs in 1 out of 150 children
- If extrapolated works out to 560,000 nationwide- Fastest growing developmental disability- $90 billion annual cost
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Savants» Some individuals with autism have extraordinary abilities
» Around 10% of people with Autism have some special skill
» Three types of skills:1. Splinter skills - the most common type2. Talented skills - the person has a more highly
developed and specialized skill. 3. Prodigious skills - the rarest type.
http://www.you tube.com/watch?v=v050lDyfQOQ
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» Set up and setting is important» Adapt within a routine» Lots of family communication-- just want their child to have a friend» Adapt to social community, huge on independence» Well thought of because within regular classes
Interview
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ENCORE?