SPE 126 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Autism Spectrum, Echolalia, Nonverbal Communication
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Characteristics children prior to 3 yrs in three areas: Autism spectrum disorder comprised of two domains: social-communication impairments and restrictive/ repetitive behaviors and interests. Must occur during early childhood and must create challenges in everyday functioning. 7. 1% of all students 3-21 in sped. Perseveration (put all attention on one thing) Limiting communication topic to fewer than a couple of interactions. Ex: student looks at teacher and says you want snack now meaning that they, not the teacher, wants a snack. Pica: kids eating things they shouldn"t (ex: paper) the less communication needs are met, the more self injurious behaviors happen. Often uses some of the same tests given to students with intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities. Functional behavioral assessment (fba): describe nature of behaviors, gather information from involved parties, determine why student engages in problem behavior, hypothesize relationship bt behavior and events before, during, and after behavior. Incorporate functional assessment info into iep: help student develop alternative behaviors.
