Autism+Spectrum+Disorders

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Websites/Links/Resources of Interest: Autism Speaks video glossary Log-in required, but totally worth it. Compares language and behavior of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with that of their same-age "neurotypical" peers.

[|How to Write a Social Story] This guide explains the rationaleusing social stories with people with ASD, as well as the basic components of an effective social story. [|"The Extremely Male Brain"] Article explaining possible causes of the increase in autism diagnoses. [|"Why Good Parents Believe Myths About Autism and Vaccines"] article Paula Kluth Paula Kluth is knows for her incredible work with students with autism, as well as families and schools. She shares great information on her site! HBO film Temple Grandin Claire Danes portrays Temple Grandin in this incredible film. I recommend this movie to anyone who knows someone with ASD or just wants some excellent examples of what autism symptoms can be like. Thank me when you laugh, don't blame me when you cry :) [|Picture directions] Great examples of picture directions from a first-grade teacher. [|Jacob Barnett] Teen with IQ of 170, also diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Amazing! Search him on YouTube. The Boy with the Incredible Brain You may of heard of this British man with ASD. The videos here are an incredible example of how his brain works. Is his intelligence a separate characteristic from his autism? Or does the autism allow his brain to work in ways that "typical" brains do not?

Blogs Written by People with ASD or Family Members: [|Marc's Autism blog] [|The Autistic Me]

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Video: media type="youtube" key="fiOI365yD1Q?fs=1" height="631" width="776" // Simulation of how someone with ASD may feel when they are experiencing "sensory overload."// media type="youtube" key="0mQDF6R_cHk" height="312" width="384" //"Classmates with Asperger's Syndrome//" media type="custom" key="8977632" //Animated from StoryCorps.org: an interview between a mother and her son with Asperger's Syndrome//