Autism Spectrum Disorder

Diagnoses

Labels

ASD Syndrome

Aspergers

Autism

Tests Used

ADOS

IQ Tests

Parental Involvement

Identification

Reporting

Primary Caretakers

Administration

Psychologists

Child Specialists

Special Needs Services

Effects

Treatment Plan

Environmental changes

Medications prescribed

Symptoms

Physical

Nervous Tics

Lack of Eye Contact

Oversensitive to stimulus

Mental

Anxiety in social situations and new environments.

Audio Processing Issues

Difficulty with academics

Emotional

Overreacting to negative/strong emotions

Lack of sympathy/empathy towards self and others

Easily upset by changes in environment

Social

Few friends

Often by themselves

Struggles with interaction

Needs

Environment

Limit background noise

No bright lights/neon lights

Presence of comforting people

Physical

Comfortable textures

Exercise regularly

Healthy Diet

Emotional

Communication from peers

Consistent therapy

Reassurance from caretakers

Education

Modifications

Smaller classrooms

Tailored schedule

504 Plan

School involvement

Access to extra resources

Warnings in personal file

Teacher interactions

Learning Disabilites

Extra tutoring needed

Attention defecits

Difficulty with tests

Gifted/ Savant

Extremely motivated in special area

Advanced in one area/
Deficient in others

Need for a challenge

Societal Views

Media Portrayal

Inaccurate portrayals

Lack of Representation

Temple Grandin

Public Opinion

Misunderstood individuals

Generalization of ASD people

Supportive, but also negative

Misconceptions

Vaccine do not cause autism

Autism is not contagious

Autistic people are still people

Public awareness

Lack of Awareness

Lack of media attention

Misinformation

People

Parental Roles

Responsibility for wellbeing

Understanding of Child's needs

Child Support and Care

Personal Relations

Familial Relations

Professional Relationships

Romantic relationships

Age Group

Infant

Adolescent

Adult

Societal roles

Leaders

Caretakers

Teachers

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