Amanda Walton

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Autism

• Amanda Walton
• November 30, 2004

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What is Autism?

• Is a biological disorder that is shown during the
  first few years of life.
• Effects the functioning of the brain.
• Shows difficulties in the social interaction and
  communication skills between individuals.

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Characteristics of Autism

• Little or no eye contact
• Aloof Manner
• Spins objects
• Prefers to be alone
• Expressing needs is difficult
• Insistence on Sameness

• Uneven Motor skills
• Inappropriate Attachment to Objects
• Physical over or under activity
• Unresponsive
• Echolalia

Today, 50 families in America will find out that
their child has autism!
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Signs of Autism
Which Child is Autistic?
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Causes of Autism

• Mainly Theories
• Unknown causes
• Possible Genetic factors
• Environmental Factors
• Abnormality of brain structure/function
• Born with the disorder
• Not caused by bad parenting

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Diagnosing Autism

• Key Signs a child has autism
• 4 tests to detect autism
• CARS
• CHAT
• Autism Screening Questionnaire
• Screening Test for Autism in Two-Year Olds

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Braedon

• Age 8
• Diagnosed with Autism at age 2
• Has a 7 year old brother
• Signs he shows of
• Autism
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