Autism Some of the characteristics or signs of Autism are, difficulty interacting with others and eating certain foods, which highlights their lack of interpersonal skills and texture sensitivity which is a common symptom of autism. They have very violent temper tantrums, and some have severe speech impediments, and others engage in random repetitive motion (Jongsma et al., 2014). 85% of these cases are unknown. Children with Autism engage in extreme behaviors such as physical aggression and property destruction, which can potentially cause hurt to themselves and others. Current research is investigating genetics and environmental toxins to be the primary cause of autism. Recent research shows a clear biological origin for autism in the form of abnormal brain development, structure, or neurochemistry (Heward et …show more content…
A lot of children with autism have sleep disorders and other internal disorders. A mental health therapist will guide themselves in diagnosing autism by using the DSM V manual which classifies different types of disorders both mental, physical, and emotional. The DSM starts by listing 15 criteria’s for diagnosing autism, for example “no imaginative or symbolic play, language that is repetitive, absence of social or emotional reciprocity, at least six criteria will be required to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder” (Morrison, 2006). 80% of children diagnosed are male and 1 in 68 children in the USA are diagnosed with Autism. Autism is the fastest growing disability category in special education and it occurs in all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups. Educational approaches are essential for teachers, for instance, visual supports help autistic students learn. Consistency is crucial, and lessons should be designed around things they like and are able to retain. Peer tutoring or modeling could be beneficial to the student through programs such as