What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Also referred to as ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a general term of a disorders involving the brain development. The most known disorder that falls under ASD is autism. Though for those that fall under the Autism Spectrum Disorder only 20 percent of those on the spectrum have “classic autism”(CITE). There are other types that fall under the spectrum like Asperger’s Syndrome, which is on the high functioning side of the spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, PDD-NOS. Though they are different disorders they all fall under this spectrum and have difficulties to some degree, whether lower or high functioning, with their communication, social interactions and behavior. Although they do have some difficulties in things
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Testing someone who is autistic to find out their level of cognitive ability can be challenging. Some are either non-verbal or can only communicate with a few words. When they are tested for cognitive ability most are normal on the scale of intellect. Basic communication skills are delayed in someone with ASD. From 1-3 a child learns to talk and pick up basic communication skills to make sentences. But for those who fall under the Autism Spectrum they tend to be delayed to as late as six years old learning these communication skills. Others earn certain signs to communicate what they need but others tend to stay mute. Those who do speak, speak end to speak in odd ways either copying what was heard or being repetitive. Saying the same word or phrase over and over is called echolalia, or more commonly referred to as parroting (CITE). This is common even for kids without a disability also while learning, it sticks with those with autism into their adulthood. Their body language and facial expressions, more often than not, doesn’t match what they are feeling. Hindering them when they are need to communicate a need or
Testing someone who is autistic to find out their level of cognitive ability can be challenging. Some are either non-verbal or can only communicate with a few words. When they are tested for cognitive ability most are normal on the scale of intellect. Basic communication skills are delayed in someone with ASD. From 1-3 a child learns to talk and pick up basic communication skills to make sentences. But for those who fall under the Autism Spectrum they tend to be delayed to as late as six years old learning these communication skills. Others earn certain signs to communicate what they need but others tend to stay mute. Those who do speak, speak end to speak in odd ways either copying what was heard or being repetitive. Saying the same word or phrase over and over is called echolalia, or more commonly referred to as parroting (CITE). This is common even for kids without a disability also while learning, it sticks with those with autism into their adulthood. Their body language and facial expressions, more often than not, doesn’t match what they are feeling. Hindering them when they are need to communicate a need or