SPED 2231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Echolalia
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Tends to doze off into his world. Avoids social interactions because he may not have friends or not know anybody. Very intelligent but only in certain things, in henry"s case it is in dinosaurs. Shows that he may have characteristics of repetitive, restricted behaviors and interests. Has taken up karate after the musical showing that he can adapt. Throws tantrums, disobeyed adults during the dress rehearsal. Had high level of autism and was told that he would not do well in the general education curriculum but defied that and did okay. Wouldn"t respond to her name as a child. Had breakdowns when going on playdates with other children. Mimics what people say and how they say it. Has slight problem creating her own dialogue, needed the help of technology. Was very gentle with a child but then pushed him to the ground. Has trouble communicating verbally, needed technological help.