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Objectives
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History
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Childhood Schizophrenia vs Autism
Isolation
Unusual thinking
Unusual behavior
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Symptoms of Autism
Developmental disorder
Once you know one child with autism; you know one child with autism
social awkwardness
A child with severe autism may be taken aback by their own mother, who cares for them everyday
yet a child with mild autism may just not approach people they dont know too well
If a routine is interrupted or changed, it is hard for them to function or deal with said change.
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The Autism Spectrum
a psychologist
neurologist
psychiatrist
speech therapist
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Hmmm.
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Education and Autism
academics
social skills
self-help skills
behavioral issues
leisure skills
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Option 1: Public School
includes autism
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Public School Process
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Public School Process Ctd
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Public Schooling
Pros
Inexpensive
Cons
Effective
Individualized plan
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Option 2: Specialized Schools
nonprofit, nonsectarian
center that provides
education and services for
children and families affected
by autism and developmental
or behavioral challenges
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Specialized Schools
Pros
Cons
Cost.
Option 3: Private
Schooling
Private schools are not controlled by the state, and therefore have
their own policies regarding children with disabilities.
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Private Schooling
Pros
Cons
Expensive
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Want more info on autism?
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