The Puzzle of Autism conjures images of Rainman mentally calculating impossible sums, a young basketball bench warmer scoring double digits, or an animal scientist who dictates the way McDonald's beef suppliers gently handle cattle.
People with autism have impairments in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others. They may display any combination of the following symptoms:
Do you have any tips you have found successful?
People with autism have impairments in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others. They may display any combination of the following symptoms:
- little or no eye contact
- act as though deaf
- repetitive body movements or behavior patterns
- resistance to changes in routine
- physical hyperactivity and /or extreme passivity
- less demonstration of typical signs of affection
- little or no apparent fear of danger
- unusual responses to sensations, including a high tolerance for pain
- inappropriate laughing or crying
- inappropriate attachments to objects
- savant abilities
- Learn more about all types of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Give directions step-by-step, verbally, visually and with physical supports and prompts
- be concrete and explicit as possible; use real life learning
- avoid sensory overload
- develop a positive approach to resolving behavior problems
- keep consistent routines and schedule
- recognize each small success
Do you have any tips you have found successful?