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Autism

Legal Definition

The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act pdf icon has defined Autism as, “a condition of uneven skill development primarily affecting the communication and social abilities of a person, marked by repetitive and ritualistic behavior.”

Working with Students with PDD

  • Establish routines.
  • Use picture and word schedules for daily activities.
  • Use augmentative and alternative communication strategies, which are strategies other than speech used as a means of communication. Speech is replaced or augmented by either gestures, facial expressions, signing, or other communication devices.
  • Create a collaborate family relationship.
  • Monitor challenging behaviors and understand why they occur.





















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