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Autism Awareness
Making sense of the puzzle
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Introduction The term Autism covers a vast range or spectrum of abilities and difficulties.
Aims & Objectives
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
§ Highlight the difficulties involved in diagnosis.
§ Look at the possible signs & symptoms.
§ Recognize challenging behaviors.
§ Identify possible risks.
§ Suggest support strategies
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What is Autism ?
Social Skills Communication
Skills
Ritualistic Behaviours These are behaviors that not only restrict everyday ability and experiences, they also include repetitive behaviors that are similar to OCD
What is Autism ?
Autism is a developmental disorder that causes problems in three different areas of ability
Ritualistic
Behaviours
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Current Definitions
Autism I, II & III
Asperger’s Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism
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Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome
can effect a person’s
§ Behaviour
§ Use of Language
§ Ability to communicate
§ Social interactions
In the UK and USA, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed as being
on the Autistic Spectrum
There has been a 30% increase in the number
of children diagnosed with Autism since
the 2012 statistics
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Possible Causes of Autism
.
Only 1 in 10 people
Genetics ?
PCB (Polychlorinated
Biphenyls) ?
Pesticides and other pollutants ?
Neurology ? Lack of Vitamin E?
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Myths
Fact or Myth ?
MYTH
Tantrums
MYTH
Don’t want
Friendships
MYTH
Good at Maths
MYTH
Have no feelings
MYTH
Lack Creativity
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Signs of Autism • Social Interactions • Repetitive speech • Non-verbal skills • Appear aloof. • One sided talk • Lack of eye contact • Social/emotional • Obsessions • Movements • Literal Interpretation • Personal space • Sensory issues www.dealwithautism.com
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Autism and Females
Generallymorepassivethan
males.
Usuallysupportedby
theirneurotypicalpeers.
Lookoutforthesepersonalitytraits:• Obsessivetendencies• Fascinatedwithcertainsubjects• Mimicneurotypicalpeople• Getboredwithpeopleoftheirownage• Rarelyshowempathy
FemalescanexpresstheiremoConsinacalmermanner
Willwithdrawnratherthanbeaggressive
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• The ability to spot errors
• Directness in dealing with people
• Honesty
• Interesting viewpoints
• Have areas of expertise
• Reliable on routine tasks
• Punctual & Conscientious
• Will get on with tasks and less likely to chatter.
• Thability
The Positive side of Autism
ThesecharacterisCcsaregeneralandwill
dependonpersonalityand
ability
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Itcananypartofthebodyaffect
“We cannot do everything…The cuts are so significant, we are going to have so few
officers that the public’s expectations are going to have to change.”
• Stimming
Repe22vethroatclearing
HandFlappingorflicking
Repea2ngthesamewordor
sound
S2mming:repe22vemovement.Canbeassimpleas• asidewaysgazeOrasobviousas• runningincircles• jumpingandclapping• chewingonclothes• rockingbackandforth.
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Visual Learners
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Identified Behaviour Risks
Lackscommonsense
DislikesgeHngmessy
ChangestoRou2ne
Anxiouswhenannoyed.Cangetverballyabusive
Easilydistractedbystronginterests
Misreadsocialsitua2ons
Risk Factors together with
sensory overload can cause a Melt
Down.
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Support Tactics
CrystalClearinstruc2ons
AgreeaSafePlace
CardsoraScribe
Mentor
DiscusstheBoundaries
Watch your Language !
Canre-focuswithsupport
Advancewarningofany
changes
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Sensory Meltdown
HeightenedsensiCvityto:§ Sound§ Smell§ Taste§ Touch§ VisualsCmulus
CanresultinaSensoryMeltdown§ ItsnotaTantrum§ DifferentlevelsofsensiCvity§ Canfeeltrapped§ Shouldnotbepunishedfornotcoping
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Autism and Learning Difficulty LearningdifficulCescaninclude:§ Dyslexia§ ADHD§ ADDWhichcanleadto:§ FrustraCon§ Lowself-esteem§ Behaviourproblems
Between44%-52%ofpeoplewithauCsmmayhavealearningdisability.
Between48%-56%ofpeoplewithauCsmdonothavealearningdisability.
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Autism & Mental Health
MentalHealthDifficul2es§ AnxietyandDepression§ SleepDifficulCes§ BipolarDepression§ GeneralAnxietyDisorderBehaviouralProblems§ ObsessionalCompulsiveDisorder(OCD)§ InaYenConandHyperacCvity(ADD&ADHD)§ Seizures.§ Impulsivity
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AuCsmAlertcardisdesignedforolderchildrenandadults
TheCommunicaConandHospitalPassport
Sharing Information
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