Educating Children with Autism



Educating Children with Autism

Introduction

The Autism Society of America defines Autism as, complex developmental disability that results from a neurological disorder. It usually appears in the first three years of life and affects the functions of the brain. Autism reduces or completely destroys the ability of communication and social interaction. Difficulties are faced by both adults and children in both verbal and non verbal communication and social activities (support.autism-society.org).

Symptoms

Autism is characterized by impairment in social interaction and communication, along with restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).

While developing social and communication ...