|
Definition. Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined to be a range of
pervasive developmental disorders that adversely affects a student's
functioning and results in the need for specially designed instruction
and related services. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by an
uneven developmental profile and a pattern of qualitative impairments in
social interaction, communication, and the presence of restricted
repetitive, and/or stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, or
activities. These characteristics may manifest in a variety of
combinations and range from mild to severe. Autism Spectrum Disorder may
include Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not
Otherwise Specified, Aspergers Syndrome, or other related pervasive
developmental disorders.
Instructional
Designs Guide
Related Links:
Center for Autism
and Related Disabilities
(CARD)
National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Autism
Society of America (ASA)
Autism Speaks
|
