Understanding Autism
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
In March 2004 I first attended a course, the Autism Intervention Course put on by The Geneva Centre For Autism. At the time I was living and working in Yellowknife, NT (the northern part of Canada) and this course was being offered by the school district. I soaked up all of this information and still use the tools I learned there in my practice today. Infact, the behaviour assessment tools like the A-B-C analysis and the Motivation Assessment Scale have become part of my Roots of Behaviour course to help parents understand their child’s behaviour.
Autism Insights
Moira Pena, an Occupational Therapist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital was a guest on my podcast recently and talked about an upcoming autism summit she is hosting. If you listen you may hear the ping of jealousy in my voice as I find autism research fascinating and would love to run a few pilot projects myself! We talked about one of the speakers who is working with Virtual reality and technology. Imagine being able to set up a virtual environment that would help kids be able to prepare for appointments that typically cause them distress.
Changes in Autism
As I mentioned I took the autism intervention course in 2004, a lot has changed.
The incidence of autism:
● In 2004 was 1 in 125 children were identified with autism spectrum disorder.
● 2020 about 1 in 64 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder.
As Moira pointed out in our podcast episode, “The diagnostic criteria for autism changed in 2013 and this may help explain why the prevalence is rising.”
Diagnostic Criteria For Autism
Social communication difficulty: difficulty communicating with others, making eye contact, words not making sense, not understanding others
Restricted and repetitive behaviours such as lining up toys, flipping lights on and off repeatedly for example.
Sensory reactivity was included in diagnostic criteria in 2013 and could include over reaction to sensory input (sensitivity) and under reaction (registration and seeking). Watch Sensory Basics.
Steps to Take if you Suspect your Child has Autism
Go to your pediatrician and tell them your concerns or worries.
● Does the child display obsessive behaviour, with interests or people?
● Does the child show restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour?
● Does the child have difficulty processing sound, sight, smell, taste and touch?
● Does the child have difficulty controlling their emotions, especially anger?
● Does the child use sever avoidance strategies, such as distraction or excuses?
● Does the child have meltdowns?
● Was/Is the child’s speech delayed compared to their peers?
● Does the child take things literally, such as sarcasm, jokes, teasing, and language?
● Does the child take time to process what they hear?
● Is the child comfortable with role play?
With changes in incidence comes changes in best practice. I’m about to sit through 5 days of innovative research and strategies and will bring more information your way after the summit.
If you are interested in attending the Free summit you can still register here.
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