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Autism and AspergersHow common is autism? ----------------------- Info on Special Needs Learning ----------------------- What is Asperger's? Autism is one of a range of related but distinct disorders. It also includes Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS. Asperger's Syndrome is characterized by concrete and literal thinking, obsession with certain topics, excellent memories, and being 'eccentric.' These individuals are considered high-functioning and are capable of holding a job and living mainstream lives. What is Autism? Autism is a developmental disability. A person with autism will have significant difficulties in several areas of his/her development. The areas most affected are communication, social interaction and behaviour. This developmental disability may have a particular pattern called autism, or there may be varying amounts of disability in other areas of development which result in patterns called Asperger's syndrome or Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD - NOS). This whole area of developmental disabilities is referred to as "autism spectrum disorders". People with these disorders are affected differently, but all require specialised assistance and support. Source. Treatment - The ability to diagnose and treat autism is rapidly evolving. Previously considered untreatable, there are now children who have been mainstreamed and who show only a shadow of previously extreme symptons....(coming soon) Causes - The causes of autism are poorly understood, although it is clear that autism is a biological brain disorder. There also appear to be a range of causes including (perhaps) mercury, allergies (more soon) Resources for Educating Children with Autism or Aspergers
Asperger's Homeschooling - Many use Time4Learning. There are many people who educate autistic children with this program. More coming soon...... |
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