Blog Post # 12

Blog Post  Assignment #12

1. Go to Autism Speaks Website and look around, just to familiarize yourself with the site as well as what they do. http://www.autismspeaks.org

2. WRITE one paragraph about what you learned about AUTISM that was valuable to ANY teacher, that you could apply to your classroom.

3. FOLLOW Autism Speaks on Twitter. Send Them a thank you tweet hashtag #EDM310 in your tweet so I will see it. @AutismSpeaks

4.Blog Post must contain pictures and be written like a Quality Blog Post, using correct grammar and punctuation.




Blog Post #12.
The Official Autism Speaks Website

Autism Speaks is a non-profit organization that dedicates it's time solely to helping Autistic children connect to the world as well as their own parents. Autism Speaks, funds the research related to Autism and working with Autistic children and young adults.

"Autism appears to have its roots in very early brain development. However, the most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 2 and 3 years of age. Autism Speaks continues to fund research on effective methods for earlier diagnosis, as early intervention with proven behavioral therapies can improve outcomes."

Autism is a serious disorder that is sadly, all too often something people are far to quick to label children with. There is a major difference in a child that is being a child and a child with Autism. On the same note many signs of Autism are often over- looked by parents as well as teachers. That is exactly why it is so important to learn the signs of Autism as an Elementary Education Teacher or a Special Education Teacher. If teachers can learn the signs, they can be that much more prepared to help an Autistic Child through their educational journey. Another big thing to remember when dealing with an Autistic child is, the parents' feelings. No parents ever want to admit or learn that something is wrong with their child. With that being said, they eventually have to come to grips with the fact that something is wrong. As  educators we MUST be prepared to help support the children and the parents through a tough disorder, such as this. Learn the signs, visit AutismSpeaks.org.