Autism Spectrum www nehemiahautism org History Autism First

Autism Spectrum

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History Autism: First described in 1943. In 1980, added to DSM III AS: First described in 1944. In 1994, added to DSM IV under “pervasive developmental disorders” Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

Causes – False & True False: (Pre-1960 s) Poor mother-child bonding False (disproved in 2004 & 2010): Vaccines True: (2005 & 2010) genetics, dysfunction in the brain system, complications during pregnancy Source: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings.

Autism Asperger Disorder impaired social interactions restricted repetitive, stereotyped behaviors, interests

Autism onsets prior to age 3 problems w/ symbolic or imaginative play, language in social communication, & social interaction Asperger Disorder significantly impairs social, occupational, or other areas of functioning No significant delay in language development No significant delay in cognitive development / self -help skills

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Other Symptoms: Autism Fail to respond to their names Missing social cues (tone, facial expressions) Repetitive motions — rocking, twirling Self-abuse — biting, head-banging Third person self-talk (“Kyle thinks…”) http: //www. ninds. nih. gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism. htm

Other Symptoms: Aspergers Obsession w/ one topic or interest to the exclusion of others “Little professors” (high vocab, formal speech) Repetitive routines/rituals Awkward social interactions w/ inappropriate/eccentric behavior Motor movement problems http: //www. ninds. nih. gov/disorders/asperger. htm

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