Define Asperger S Syndrome and Histoy of the Diagnosis

Define Asperger’s syndrome and history of the diagnosis

Symptoms, parameters Autism spectrum Kaqnner, Aspergers, wing Asperger’s syndrome originally Documented by Hans Asperger in 1944.

Reasons for increased incidence DSM IV Popular press CDC said 1 in 250 has asperger’s

In many states numbers have doubled to tripled in k – 12

Single rooms are not always appropriate Sensory issues may require it.

Rt II This file was created during the Wednesday sessions, probably during the 2nd concurrent session. - David S.

Clinical Features of Asperger’s Syndrome Lorraine E. Wolf, Ph.D.

Discussed what the processing looks like that you may be asked to accommodate.

3 Major domains of Functioning per DSM:

Social, Language, Behavior

Language almost always a subtle language deficiency, Reading gestures.

No Two forces are the same everyone has different signs.

Depression is very common in the autism spectrum.

The Modal AS Student Male, Clumsy Lonely or sad Rigid Disorganized Sensory aversive Talks too loud but very verbal

Eye contact issues Seems to follow but doesn’t understand

Doesn’t se others point of view

Dress or habits slightly off Doesn’t come alone Appears bright but vague or lost

May seem to follow but Know understanding.

Why can’t he get it together?

Imagine if you processed pieces of the environment in the order they came in the could not organize these bits?

Imagine if you screened out many of the bits because they confused or overwhelmed you, information is coming in but not integrated or organized which makes it impossible to take notes or process.

Imagine if you could not fathom how others can’t.

COGNITIVE DISABILITY,

OFTEN BECOME RIGID, REAPEATE THE SAME THINGS NO CHANGE, TO RELEAVE ANZIETY.

Most get better as they get older, the ones with the higher IQ do better.

The Best Practitioners for the diagnoses would be an expert in the field, Physiatrists, some speech and language pathologist can be very helpful.

Sincerely integration Stickers Swings Stress balls Sand paper

Subjects use these items to relieve sensory stress or overload.

Part III Working with students

In multiple settings Safe space liaison role Very import to work with the parent; also import to get the permission to share information with parents.

Vocabulary is very weak in some student be complete and thorough.

Establish safe places on campus where students can be who they are when they are angry and focus come down and de-escalate.

Let others know ahead of time about the new student and ways to communicate and redirect students of AS.

Always let Campus and Local police know of the students AS and of any behavior of difference and how to appropriately deal with it.

Always let the instructors know and of how to appropriately de-escalate student.

A Release of information would be import to have a student sign and list appropriate and conferrable contacts to share information with.

Residence Halls:

Behaviors and regetery comfort issues, Let hall resident know of certain comfort issues any student may have and explain issues and appropriate ways of working with them.

Counseling cent, school physiatrist and psychologist are good backups for you.

Transition Issues: Living away from home Peer issues Academic Preparation Navigating Campus Negotiating with Professors and Administrators.

Part 4 The Challenge of Asperger syndrome Stephen M. Sahore

Two kinds of talks Associative, Cognitive

Associative multi-tasking background Drive and talk Walk and chew gum Listen and take notes Eye contact and when to take breaks Cognitive singular foreground Driving for the first time

Imagine driving in the rain with no wipers in and unfamiliar place: Wouldn’t that be stressful? That is what it’s like for a person with AS.

Often time the reason the Flat affect has to do with the amount of attention and the processing power goes to processing the words and phrases.

Pdd-Nos The difference is how they are spelled…

Where does autism come from? Some say it is triggered from there environment.

Inner and outer senses

Sight hearing tactile smell taste

Vestibular inner ear Proprioceptive, Muscles and joints.

Imagine these senses turned up by a thousand, and then try to get through the day.

College: Paradigm shift from being advocated for to advocating for one’s self.

Don’t let Special education: all done” Maybe I do need to find the Office of student support structure is very important and often help people with AS stay focused and succeed.