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Meeting Learning Challenges: Understanding Autism 		   
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Meeting Learning Challenges: Understanding Autism
Working with the child who may have autism
By Stanley I. Greenspan MD

I've been told a child in my class is autistic. There's so much talk about it these days, but I'm still a bit confused. What is the best way to work with this child in my classroom?

Autism is a developmental disorder that involves many ; challenges. Autistic children have trouble forming relationships. They also have difficulty understanding and responding to emotional signals from others. Other challenges include using language, using words creatively, using imagination, and, later, thinking abstractly. These are the core forms of the deficit called autism. This condition is also associated with some typical symptoms that are not only present in children with autism. It's important to keep in mind that these symptoms may be present in children with other challenges as well. Symptoms include:

* self-absorption
* repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior
* repeating words over and over again
* motor movements, such as hand-flapping

Again, these behaviors can also be seen in children who have less severe challenges. These actions alone should not be considered signs of autism. Instead, a teacher should look for the core challenges listed above.

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09/10/2007by: shannonj
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