Autism is a spectrum disorder with differing impacts ranging
from classical autistic disorder to Asperger's Syndrome. Those
with Aspergers are considered in the higher functioning range
of the spectrum.
What
is Autism: DSM-IV
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Autistic Disorder
A. A total of six
(or more) items from (1), (2), and (3), with at least two
from (1), and one each from (2) and (3): (1) qualitative impairment
in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the
following: (a) marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal
behaviors, such as eye-to- eye gaze, facial expression, body
postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction (b)
failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental
level (c) a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment,
interests, or achievements with other people (e.g., by a lack
of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest)
(d) lack of social or emotional reciprocity (2) qualitative
impairments in communication, as manifested by at least one
of the following: (a) delay in, or total lack of, the development
of spoken language (not accompanied by an attempt to compensate
through alternative modes of communication such as gesture
or mime) (b) in individuals with adequate speech, marked impairment
in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with
others (c) stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic
language (d) lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play
or social imitative play appropriate to developmental level
(3) restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior,
interests, and activities as manifested by at least one of
the following: (a) encompassing preoccupation with one or
more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that
is abnormal either in intensity or focus (b) apparently inflexible
adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals (c)
stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g., hand or
finger flapping or twisting or complex whole-body movements)
(d) persistent precoccupation with parts of objects
B. Delays or abnormal
functioning in at least one of the following areas, with onset
prior to age 3 years: (1) social interaction, (2) language
as used in social communication, or (3) symbolic or imaginative
play.
C. The disturbance
is not better accounted for by Rett's disorder or childhood
disintegrative disorder.
Time
for School™
Topics include: listen to the teacher, share, sit quietly, take turns, show
interest in others, playground, & more.
Run Time: 61 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Kindergarten through 5th grade read more |
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Time
for a Playdate™
Topics include: greet friend, losing, answer, play his way, eye contact, clean
up, say goodbye & more. Run Time: 67 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Kindergarten through 5th grade read more
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I
Can Do It!™ Models
appropriate behavior in stressful situations, including waiting, transitions,
birthday parties, handling criticism, & more.
Run Time: 53 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Kindergarten through 5th grade
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Model
Me Conversation Cues® Models
nonverbal cues, how and when to start a conversation, maintain conversation,
turn-taking in conversation, & more.
Run Time: 68 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Upper Elementary, Middle, & High School read more
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Model
Me Friendship™ Models
social skills involved in initiating and maintaining a friendship including:
compromise, invite, handling rejection, team sports, empathy, and more.
Run Time: 75 min. DVD plus free photo CD For Upper Elementary, Middle, & High School read more
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Teacher
Manuals and Student Workbooks For each of the
Model Me Kids DVDs: A Teaching Manual with lesson plans and progress charts.
A Student Workbook with worksheets and take-home materials. Teachers: Use to build a social skills curriculum. Parents: Use to structure home-based instruction and reinforce skills
presented in the videos.
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Resources
on Autism
Websites that provide information relating
to Autism:
Dr.
Mac's
Offers tips on managing student behavior, and step-by-step
directions for implementing standard interventions
First
Signs
Educates about the early warning signs of autism
Gateways Boston area program for children with disabilities.
Come and enjoy a fun fair of activities, a puppet show, snacks
and more! Sunday April 29th 3-5 pm Solomon Schechter Day School
60 Stein Circle, Newton
Pathfinders
for Autism
A parent sponsored, non-profit organization with information
on programs and services in Maryland.
Susan
Senator
Blog on autism, parenting, and information on her book, "Making
Peace with Autism: One Family’s Story of Struggle, Discovery,
and Unexpected Gifts"
