Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attitudes About Inclusion...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of neurological disorders that usually affect the normal functioning of the brain. They are characterized by highly repetitive behavior, extensive impairment in communication and social interactions as well as severely restricted interests. The spectrum encompasses Autism, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorder, and Asperger’s Disorder. Prevalence statistics The prevalence of ASD ranges between 3.3 and 10.6 for every 1000 children with a general mean prevalence of 6.6 per 1000 children. There is significant higher prevalence among white non-Hispanic kids compared with black non-Hispanic kids (Centers for Disease†¦show more content†¦Each of the disorders that make up the spectrum has its own set of unique symptoms. However there are common symptoms in all of the five disorders. The general symptoms of Autism spectrum disorder include; social and communication impairments, repetitive as well as restricted behavior, atypical eating, difficulty in sensory processing, anxiety especially in unfamiliar situations, and inconsistent attention patterns. The repetitive behavior seems ritualistic with the child preferring a certain way of doing something. In addition, there are incidences of self injury, compulsive behavior and unusual abilities that differ with each child. Inclusion Inclusion refers to a system of education that merges special education and general education such that children who have disabilities and therefore require special education learn in the same environment and classroom setting similar to that which normal children learn in. In the past, special and general educations have been viewed as two distinct sections of the education system. Special education is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to children who are diagnosed with disabilities as well as disorders that impede their normal learning experience. The philosophy behind inclusion is the need to have children with disabilities and disorders that affect their learning experience to have equal learning opportunitiesShow MoreRelatedThe Class Room By William Wright G000516811318 Words   |  6 PagesGeneral Purpose: Inclusion in the Class Room Specific Purpose: To persuade my readers that inclusion is important in the class room. Central Idea: Institutions should have programs for special needs children to integrate them in classrooms with regular students. . INTRODUCTION I. Attention Material A. Models to show how students with assistance can be measured 1. Some teachers think that inclusions are a plus in the class rooms. 2. 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