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Autism Spectrum Disorder


What is Autism?
--"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability  that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.

--A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism spectrum disorder.

--This information is provided by the Center for Disease Control.

Want to know more about Autism?
--To find more information and resources, visit the Center for Disease Control’s Autism Spectrum online resources.
     --This website contains signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, causes and risk factors, who’s affected, and what to do if you’re concerned.
     --For the Spanish version of the website, please click here.
--Also, check out this document about Autism from the Center for Parent Information and Resources.
     --The information in the document is provided by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.  
     --This document contains symptoms, tips for parents and teachers, resources, and much more.
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Want to Go Eat Out?
--Going out to eat can be a challenge especially for families of individuals with Autism.  
--Marcus Autism Center   is a website that contains tips of how to successfully go out and eat at restaurants.  
 --To get great tips from this website, click   here.  

Autism Society of North Carolina
Toolkit ​
NC Dept. of Public Instruction

The Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 
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Website:  csesa.fpg.unc.edu
* Supporting Success and Safety in Relationships
* 
Exercise for Adolescence with ASD  

* Depression in Adolescents with ASD  
*  Supporting Communication in High School
*   Supporting Functional Communication in High School
*  ​Getting a Driver's License
*  Supporting Independence in Daily Living Skills
*  Anxiety in Adolescents with ASD
*  ​Hygiene in Adolescents with ASD
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Puberty in Adolescents with ASD
*  Internet Safety in Adolescents with ASD
*  Building Healthy Habits for Adolescents with ASD
*  Supporting Healthy Sleep Habits in Adolescents
*  Promoting Literacy Outside the School Environment
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Transitioning to Adulthood
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Website:  www.autismsociety-nc.org/transitioning-to-adulthood/

Video Resources
  1. Wolf Dunaway, the “Autistic Werewolf” speaks about his experiences with autism.  Mr. Dunaway is one of the autistic adults featured in the film Neurotypical. This film is available for checkout from Parent-to-Parent FSN-High Country or Appalachian State’s library.
2.      Amethyst Schaber has a series of videos called “Ask an Autistic.” The topics include:
  • What is Autism?
  • Autistic Shutdowns
  • Meltdowns
  • Autistic Burnout
  • Why Acceptance?
  • What are some good therapies for autistic children?
  • Neurodiversity
  • Functioning labels
  • Eye Contact
  • Stimming
  • Scripting
  • How to be an Ally
  • Concerns related to Autism Speaks
  • What shouldn't I say to Autistic people?
  • Biomedical Treatments
  • Should I stop my child from Stimming?
  • Echolalia
  • Vocal/Verbal Stimming
  • Special Interests
  • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Living Atypically-"coming out"
  • Is Autism a Disability?
  • AAC-Alternative & Augmentive Communication
  • More to come
Preparing for Independent Living from the Autism Society
www.autismsociety-nc.org/wp-content/uploads/Independent-Living-Skills.pdf

As your child approaches adulthood, it is important for him/her to learn independent living skills and self advocacy. Start these lessons early and keep them going on a daily basis. Begin by observing your child. Remove yourself from the equation and consider how your child would function without you there. Think about his/her hygiene, grooming, and behavior. How would your child react in an emergency? Can he/she prepare a snack or meal for himself? Can your child choose appropriate clothing for the weather or event? You can teach these skills to your child over time, and now is the best time to begin. Start with basic skills, such as making a meal – even a sandwich – and doing laundry. Use schedules, breaking tasks down into smaller pieces. Below is a list of skills you may want to help your child master before it is time for him/her to leave your home. Ask yourself whether your child can…
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Grooming/dressing
• Dress/undress self
• Choose appropriate attire for occasion, weather
• Comb/style hair

Hygiene/health
• Use private and public bathrooms
• Wash hands
• Bathe without assistance
• Manage menstrual care
 Shave
• Use deodorant
• Brush teeth
• Floss, use mouthwash
• Treat a cold or other minor illness
• Call a doctor
• Manage medication – taking it as directed and getting refills
• Manage medical appointments

Planning/scheduling
• Tell time
• Follow daily routines
• Show up on time, in the right location
• Adapt to change in routine
• Prepare for a special outing
• Arrange special activities

Time management
• Plan homework time
• Make time to study
• Plan time for chores
• Arrange transportation

Social skills
• Use a telephone
• Practice proper telephone etiquette
• Take, relay a phone message
• Arrange a leisure activity
• Give gifts
• Remember birthdays
• Send thank-you cards

Household chores
• Keep living spaces neat
• Make bed, change bed linens
• Do laundry
• Plan, purchase, and cook meals
• Operate appliances
• Arrange for trash collection and utilities
• Plunge a toilet
• Identify things that require professional to fix

Money/shopping
• Handle money exchanges
• Make a budget
• Understand budgetary constraints
• Follow a list in a grocery store
• Ask for help in a store
• Make choices with cost comparison
• Withdraw cash from an ATM
• Write a check
• Pay bills on time Restaurants
• Read menu (or alternative)
• Communicate with server
• Use manners
• Tally bill with tip

Leisure time
• Make travel arrangements
• Navigate an airport or train or bus station
• Use public transportation
• Navigate a new place when visiting
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Perhaps most importantly, does your child know when and how to ask for help? Make sure he or she knows to call you when in doubt. Use the old clichés: “There’s no such thing as a stupid question,” and “It never hurts to ask!”
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