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Genevieve Van Wyden, who is a former social worker, was privileged to encounter many hundreds of children in her work in the child protective services profession. Some of these children suffered from autism or one of the autism spectrum disorders, making communication and interaction a challenge.

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All About the Autism Spectrum Disorder

Boy at Computer Free Digital Images Credit Arvind Balaraman What is the “autism spectrum disorder?” It is not just one disorder. Instead, it is an umbrella term for a group of disorders that interfere with communication. The following disorders fall under this term: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (atypical autism), Asperger Syndrome and Autistic disorder, which is “classic” autism.

Young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder have problems communicating verbally and nonverbally; social interactions are impaired -- they are not able to understand how others feel, share emotions or hold a conversation; and they display repetitive behaviors -- repeating words or actions, for instance. They also develop obsessions about routines and schedules and play repetitively. They may also develop an obsession with a particular object, such as toy cars. These Bright Hub guides can help you understand more abut autism spectrum disorder.

Image: Boy at Computer; Free Digital by Arvind Balaraman: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Computers_g62-Learning_p21407.html

Completing Assignments: Autism Spectrum and Homework Issues

Students with disabilities often have challenges in completing homework. Children on the autism spectrum can especially have difficulties with homework due to fatigue, stress, and social...

Children on the Autism Spectrum and Homework Issues Explored: Try This Quick Quiz to Start You Thinking!

Managing the twin concerns of behavior and learning for children on the autism spectrum and homework issues can be a challenge for parents and teachers. This quick quiz will help you...

How to Create Centers in a Special Education Classroom

Since students benefit from learning from hands on activities and a low student to teacher ratio, creating centers in the special ed classroom is an ideal teaching method. Doing so requires planning and...

Online Games for a Child with Autism

There are plenty of online games, but for children with autism some of them are frustrating in their complexity. Read on for a few resources that offer autistic spectrum focused online games geared toward...

Understanding Autistic Student Behavior

Parents and teachers have to know the behavior characteristics of autism. In this article we will take a look at the wide range of skills and how they might impact learning....

Vertical Plane Activities Help Students with Developmental and Learning Disabilities Improve Fine-Motor Skills

Students who have difficulties maintaining visual attention to hand activities often benefit when activities are adapted to be used in the vertical plane or on an angled surface. These activities might...

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy and It's Benefits

Many children with autism engage in repetitive behaviors,tantrums and social isolation. This can affect the amount of useful information they take in at school and get in the way of learning. ABA therapy...

Disciplining Children With Autism: Advice For Teachers And Parents

When parents or teachers must discipline a child with autism for behavioral reasons, they should be aware that some techniques are more effective than others. Because children with...

How to Create Centers in a Special Education Classroom

Since students benefit from learning from hands on activities and a low student to teacher ratio, creating centers in the special ed classroom is an ideal teaching method. Doing so...