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Autism

“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during
early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a
certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects individuals differently and to varying
degrees. (Autism Society, n.d.)”

•Genetics
Causes •Children born to older parents
•Environmental Factors

•Limited to no eye contact

Signs •Very limitied speech (able to speak very few


or no words)
•Lack facial expressions

•Lack Empathy
Effects •Difficulty showing affection
•Diffulty sustaining relationships

Behavior Assistance

Aggression American Autism Association

Mood Instability National Autism Association

Meltdowns Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin


References
Autism, PDD-NOS & Asperger's fact sheets | Effects of Autism on social development. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.autism-help.org/autism-effects-social-development.htm
What Are the Symptoms of Autism? | Autism Speaks. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-are-symptoms-autism
Challenging Behaviors | Interactive Autism Network. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://iancommunity.org/challenging-behaviors
Directory | Autism Speaks. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/directory
Home - Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.assew.org/
What is Autism? - Autism Society. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/

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