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in title, tags, annotations or urlSome children can 'recover' from autism, but problems often remain - 2 views
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"Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health Systemhave found that the vast majority of such children still have difficulties that require therapeutic and educational support. The study was published online today in the Journal of Child Neurology."
39 new special free schools to open in England - 1 views
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"Thousands of new school places are being created for children with special educational needs or those facing additional challenges in mainstream education, providing tailored support to help children thrive. Every region in the country will benefit from a new school, which include 37 special free schools and two alternative provision free schools. This will create around 3,500 additional school places, boosting choice for parents and providing specialist support and education for pupils with complex needs such as autism, severe learning difficulties or mental health conditions, and those who may have been or are at risk of being excluded from mainstream schools."
Pupils with autism twice as likely to be bullied - what can teachers do? - 6 views
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"In the UK, there are about 100,000 children with autism - about one in 100 - according to the NHS and 70% are educated in mainstream schools. Learning and socialising with neurotypical children can pose a challenge for pupils with autism who find it hard to read facial expressions and body language and have difficulties understanding the intentions of their peers. They may also prefer to play alone which sets them up as targets in the playground, with other children finding it easier to pick on them as they do not have a support structure around them."
Children with autism thrive in mainstream pre-schools - 2 views
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"In a world first, breakthrough research from La Trobe University has shown that toddlers with autism are just as capable of learning important life skills through early-intervention delivered in mainstream pre-schools as in specialised settings. Over a period of three years, 44 children aged between 15 and 32 months were randomly assigned to classrooms that included only children with autism or to classrooms with typically developing peers."
Defining Autism with Dr Stephanie Seneff | Autismone.org - 12 views
Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew | Ellen Notbohm - 66 views
THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM - 41 views
Autism Issues Complicate Anti-Bullying Task - Education Week - 15 views
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examine the entire school environment
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Positive Behavioral Supports
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target students' conversational ability and social skills
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What Is Autism? | | Autism Speaks - 33 views
AnxietyBC - 6 views
Pathfinders for Autism | Articles - 17 views
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"Autism can block, delay, or distort signals from any or all of the senses. It is difficult for people with Autism to interact with other people through social activities and spoken communication. Pragmatic language skills, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other nonverbal communication, may also be impaired. Autism may also be associated with difficulties with learning, imagination, and reasoning. "