Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Group 1 Members: Jhulisa Quizhpe and Nohelia Paltin

Definition

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are still unknown. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop.

Characteristics, symptoms, and prevalance

People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact and learn differently than most other people.

Communication and social interaction skills

Restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests

Prevalence

SYMPTOMS

Some Symptomsthat people with ASD can suffer.

The first year and then go through a period of regression between 18 and 24 months of age

Social interaction and communication skills can be a challenge for people with ASD.

People with ASD have behaviors or interests that may seem unusual.

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Strenghts

Weaknes

1. Strong ability to concentrate2. Loyalty, reliability and honesty3. Dependable with schedules and adherence to rules

1. Strained social interactions
2. Routines, restrictive and repetitive habits
3. Restricted interests

How should people react to students with this type of disability/condition?

• People with ASD have emotions

• React disproportionately or "out of character".

• Find it complex to interpret other people's feelings.

• People with ASD enjoy and are interested in social relationships.

• People with ASD find it challenging to manage social situations.

• They continually have to manage situations that make demands on them.

• People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have difficulties with social-emotional reciprocity when initiating or responding to social situations, maintaining conversations or sharing interests, emotions, and affection.

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Strategies and resources a teacher should use in this case.

• Environmental adaptations.

• Change your emotional state.

• Use structure, routine and visual aids.

• Use positive proactive instructions.

• Use distraction and surprise situations to remove them from unwanted behaviors, change their emotional state.

• Interventions based on Consequences.

• Crisis response.

• Self-assessment.

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