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Autism (https://www.autismcenter.org/)

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How many children are affected by Autism in the U.S.? 1 in every 54 children have Autism, more specifically in AZ 1 in 6 are affected.

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What does SARRC stand for? Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

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Who founded SARRC? SARRC was founded by DR. Daniel Openden

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What are the initial guiding principles?

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What is the definition of Autism? Autism is a developmental disorder that encompasses a spectrum of social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted/repeated behaviors.

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What is the definition of Asperger’s Disorder? Aspergers is a subtype of autism that can be seen through social interaction difficulties and a restricted range of repetitive interests or behaviors.

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Describe SARRC’s community school. The SARRC’s community school is an 18,000 square foot campus that provides ABA based programming for children on the autism spectrum. SARRC also has clinical centers that serve as research and resource facilities.

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Review two of the resources and write a short summary of each. Autism Dental Information Guide for Autism Providers encompasses all there is to know about oral care for those on the autism spectrum. Not only does the source explain why it is oral health is important but also walks caretakers through the process of making dental office appointments. One of the most key parts of the resource is the section that discusses strategies to prepare your child for the dental visit. Some of these include explaining the visit prior to arriving, looking at pictures of the office beforehand and roleplaying the visit before arrival.

7 Strategies to Support Individuals with ASD through Uncertain Times discusses how to meet the needs of those with autism that may be experiencing anxiety through stressful periods of time. These seven support strategies include support understanding, offer opportunities for expression, prioritize coping and calming skills, maintain routines, build new routines foster connections, and be aware of changing behaviors. Aside from these helpful strategies, this source also includes guided worksheets to help those on the spectrum better understand the current COVID-19 situation. Because it may be difficult to explain to someone on the spectrum how COVID-19 will impact their life, this source utilizes explanations and photos to make this time feel a little less scary.

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How many locations does SARRC have? SARRC has six locations.

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What is Beneficial Beans? Beneficial Beans is a program that creates retail and garden internships for adults with autism. This program allows adults with autism to gain experience and confidence in their ability to work with a team.

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Emotional/Behavioral Disorder (Emotional Disturbance) o o o

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Define in your own words. A condition in which multiple characteristics involving the emotional well-being of a person occurs over a long period of time and affects educational performance. Choose 2 specific emotional disturbances and define them in your own words. Anxiety Disorder is when a anxiety is not just a time to time experience but a constant and overwhelming feeling. Eating Disorders are characterized as disordered eating behavior that can vary from eating too little to too much. What is ABA? Describe.  https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-0 ABA is therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA helps us understand how behavior works, is affected by the environment and how learning takes place. What is sensory processing disorder and how does it impact students with ASD? Sensory processing disorder is a neurological disorder in which sensory information creates an unusual response for an individual. However, the same support systems are used for those without autism and for those with autism.

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 https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/autism-sensory-issues What is a strategy you could use with a student with ASD in your inclusion classroom?  http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/CharacteristicsAndStrategies/EmotionalDi sturbance_Strategies.html

A strategy I would use for students with ASD in my inclusion classroom would be role-play tactics to allow students to see how certain situations may be modeled. This could be useful not only for those with autism but for those without as well....