FEBRUARY 20 2013

Autism
What is Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the Autism spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Although ASD varies significantly in character and severity, it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects every age group. Experts estimate that 1 out of 88 children age 8 will have an ASD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 30, 2012). Males are four times more likely to have an ASD than females. .

Autism Facts
Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54
boys

Autism prevalence figures are growing More children will be diagnosed with autism this
year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined

Autism is the fastest-growing serious

developmental disability in the U.S.

Autism costs the nation $137 billion per year Autism receives less than 5% of the research
funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases

Boys are four times more likely than girls to have

autism There is no medical detection or cure for autism

Heather Wickens

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Autism
WEBSITE CRITERIA
When using internet resources it is important to know you are using credible sources. There are ways to discern between the two.

SEARCH PROCEDURE
The method I used to find information online about autism started with a search engine such as google or bing. I typed autism into the general search box and hit enter. Then I scanned down through and chose websites ending in .org or .edu as they are typically more credible than other sites. Strengths and weakness of internet vs. books

Does it end in .com, .edu, or .org? .com is typically

for profit and not always the best choice, .edu is education based and .org is an organization and is accurate.

Take notice of last update, author of information,

date of creation, and authority of subject matter.

Always recognize the 5 Ws (who, what, when,

where and why) or use the CRAAP method to make sure you are using a credible source.

The method I used to find information online about autism started with a search engine such as google or bing. I typed autism into the general search box and hit enter. Then I scanned down through and chose websites ending in .org or .edu as they are typically more credible than other sites.

References Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderland, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

www.autismspeaks.org www.autismohio.org www.autism-society.org www.asha.org www.nationalautismassociation.org

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References Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderland, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

(Add the remaining sources. You should have a total of six five websites and the textbook.)

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