Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication.
This the first episode in our two-part introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this episode, Bethany Hartropp and Cynthia Miller-Lautman, both of whom are Occupational Therapists with the DPSS team are going to be talking about:
- What does autism look like?
- How is autism diagnosed?
Please note: the names of the people described in this episode have been changed to protect their identity.
References
Kidder, J. E., & McDonnell, A. P. (2017). Visual Aids for Positive Behavior Support of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Young Exceptional Children, 20(3), 103–116. https://doi.org/10.1177/1096250615586029
Knight, V., Sartini, E., & Spriggs, A. D. (2015). Evaluating visual activity schedules as evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(1), 157-178.
Public Health Agency of Canada, (2018, March 29). Public Health Agency of Canada Releases First-Ever National Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Statistics. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2018/03/public-health-agency-of-canada-releases-first-ever-national-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-statistics.html
Schaaf, R. C., Dumont, R. L., Arbesman, M., & May-Benson, T. A. (2018). Efficacy of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(1), 7201190010p1-7201190010p10.
Williams, M. S., & Shellenberger, S. (1996). How Does Your Engine Run? Leader’s Guide to the Alert Program for Self Regulation (1st ed.). TherapyWorks, Inc.
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