A study on autism
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Autism defined
- Early signs of Autism
- Characteristics of Autism
- Causes of Autism
- Autism under IDEA
- Strategies for educating students with Autism: Positive behavioral support plans and social stories
- Conclusion
- References
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to bring to light autism as a disorder that is prevalent among school children. Although autism most certainly has existed throughout the history of man, there were no publications of the disorder before 1943 when Kanner published "Autistic disturbances of affective contact" (Happe, 1998). Since then, there has been further research into the subject and this paper will delve first, into the definition of autism. Furthermore, the characteristics of and the speculated causes of autism will be discussed. Because autism is identified in childhood, this paper will also look into a child's rights under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), a law Congress enacted in 1975. Also, different strategies for the education of students with autism in the general education classroom will be discussed.
autism is defined as a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) that 1.5 million Americans are believed to have some form of (What is autism, 2006). According to the American Psychological Association, five disorders fall under this category:
autism is defined as a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) that 1.5 million Americans are believed to have some form of (What is autism, 2006). According to the American Psychological Association, five disorders fall under this category:
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