Tip of the Week for February 4th, 2013
Early Indicators of Autism - Part 1
Early detection and quality early intervention services are the number one indicator of future success for individuals with ASD. In order to begin services at the earliest possible age, we need to know what to look for that may be signs of ASD. This month we will focus on those early indicators, beginning with communication.
The Center for Disease Control lists the following indicators as examples of communication issues associated with ASD:
- Delayed speech and language skills
- Repeats words or phrases over and over
- Reverses pronouns (e.g. says "you" instead of "I")
- Gives unrelated answers to questions
- Does not point or respond to pointing
- Uses few or no gestures (e.g. does not wave goodbye)
- Talks in a flat, robot-like, or sing-song voice
- Does not pretend in play (e.g. does not pretend to "feed" a doll)
- Does not understand jokes, sarcasm, or teasing
DVD of the week: 60 minutes. Diagnosis: Autism [videorecording (DVD)] / CBS Broadcasting Inc. ; produced by Karen M. Sughrue. CBS Video, 2007. Reports that behavioral scientist are researching to identify early symptoms of autism in infants so that it can be diagnosed as early as possible.
This book is in the SESA Library. You may search the library catalog via the SESA website, or contact Anne directly by email at afreitag@sesa.org or by phone at 907-334-1301.
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