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3 min · Special NeedsTypical Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
An individual with autism does not always show every symptom. However, there are some characteristics and observed indications. Determining these indications early on is substantially important for the education of the individual. Starting…
3 min · Special NeedsTreatment Practices for Autism
It has been a long debate if autism is completely preventable or there is a treatment method that 100% cures the disorder. Even though many specialists talk about cases with 100% positive outcome and recorded them, autism is essentially a…
6 min · Special NeedsTherapy Methods for Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in the early ages. The major problem of individuals with autism is that different parts of their brains does not work together. Many struggle in communication, self-explanation and motor…
3 min · Special EducationTeaching Plan for Choosing Target Behavior
The main purpose of setting target behavior models is to move the child away from the negative behavior, and help them replace the unwanted model with the positive ones by analyzing the behaviors of the child. The key to obtain necessary…
3 min · Special NeedsProblematic Behavior and Solution in Children with Autism
Autism spectrum disorder directly intervenes with brain development, thus causes children to show aberrant behavior from eating disorders to harming oneself. When it comes to solution of problem behavior, behavioral assessment and parents…
4 min · Special NeedsPreventing and Decreasing Problem Behaviors
Problem behaviors are behaviors that generally negatively affects education, learning, and skill-developing process of the child or that cause children to hurt themselves or others around them. These types of behaviors generally occur…
3 min · EducationImportance of Language Practice and Attention Management
Speaking skill develops after certain phases are completed. There are two elements in learning process as recipient language and expressive language. Recipient language is comprehension of the sounds and reactions coming from outside…
3 min · EducationImportance of Imitation Skills in Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder do not have a natural learning process. They cannot learn behaviors with their own experiences. Many experts believe that this disorder can be rehabilitated, although it does not have a cure…
3 min · Special NeedsFine and Gross Motor Imitation Skills
Imitation is not only an important element to learning process of children, but it is also a crucial point for child develop fine motor skills in autism. It is significant to social and emotional development. Acquiring motor skills in…
4 min · Special NeedsEvidence-Based Practices in Autism
Autism is a disorder that requires long treatment and therapy process. Essentially, it stems from a number of neurological problems. Different parts in brains of people with this disorder are known to not act synchronically. The treatment…
