Autism

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autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world (Maurice 11).” In some cases, aggressive behavior toward others or themselves may be present. In addition to it being a behavioral syndrome, autism is also a developmental disability. This means that the person with autism is likely to be disabled for life. “People with autism may exhibit repeated body movements (hand flapping or rocking), unusual responses to people, attachments to objects, and resistance to changes in routine (Harris 26).” Individuals may also experience sensitivity in the five senses. This definition of autism is just the general symptoms, most autistic children just have some of these and they are not as severe. A child with autism could have great communication skills but have very bad temper tantrums. Another autistic child could have very bad communication skills but have very minor temper tantrums and have repeated body movements like rocking.
“Autism occurs along a continuum. One end of the continuum includes people with autism who are severely or profoundly mentally retarded and need constant care and support (Behavioral treatment).” The people who fit this description are the ones who would not do well in a regular classroom and they would just be a disruption. Severe autistic people most likely will not and can not do things for themselves; they have to have constant supervision. “While at the other end are people of above average intelligence with college degrees or higher level’s of formal education who live independently in their own homes. Individuals with autism vary greatly in their intellectual capacity, social skills, and ability to cope with the everyday demands of society (Behavioral Treatment).” This type of autism is known as mildly autistic. Thes...