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Coursera - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Week 5 - January 11, 2020

Using Evidence-Based Practices complexities involved in the systems of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders  costs associated with providing interventions, supports and treatments across the lifespan.  value and benefits of early intervention will also be shared, as well as some of the research-based programs currently being developed for very young children with autism.  services and supports provided to individuals on the autism spectrum involves many different agencies, as well as family and community supports.  Parts of the system of care include family, early intervention, the educational system, can include rehabilitative services, medical care through commercial insurance or Medicaid, mental healthcare as well as housing and many other resources that an individual may need to access in their adult life.  Autism is also considered one of the highest cost disabilities or disease states in the United States.  Part of the individual annual costs in the United States i
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Coursera - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Week 4 - January 3, 2020

Understanding Sensory Regulation Differences Video: What are the Diagnostic Features of Autism? Part of the diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders include restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interest.  Restricted repetitive patterns of behavior and interest: This I recognize in myself and I try to combat it by differing my routine sometimes and what I say and do in social situations. Matt even pointed this out to me and his comments have made me realize I need to keep practicing this. Hyper and hypo reactivity to sensory input, or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment is described. individuals on the autism spectrum have differences in their ability to process and tolerate sensory experiences. hypersensitivity or an overreaction to certain types of sensory input.  adverse reaction or response as they attempt to try to escape or avoid a situation that physically makes them uncomfortable.  hyposensitivity, or an underreaction to sensory experienc
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Coursera - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Week 3 - December 27, 2020

Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses concept of theory of mind how the lack of or delay in theory of mind can play into the various social and relationship challenges experienced by many on the autism spectrum. What are the Strengths and Weaknesses in School Subjects? autism is a spectrum disorder.  there is wide variability of symptom expression and wide variability of functioning and support required by individuals across the spectrum.  While there is this wide variability seen across the autism spectrum, we do tend to see specific patters of strength and weakness associated with this disability.  Some of the characteristic strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum include their ability to memorize and recall different facts and information.  ability to follow concrete rules and procedures and their ability to make use of different visual learning and visual information.  typical patterns of weakness across the autism spectrum.  weaknesses in flexibility and the ability to orga
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Coursera - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Week 2 - December 15/16, 2020

Topic: Developmental Differences in Autism Across the Lifespan Video: Why is Early Identification Important? less than half of children identified with autism spectrum disorder are being evaluated for developmental concerns by the time they reached age three. Presently the average age of diagnosis for an autism spectrum disorder is four years of age.  research indicates that the earlier we identify characteristics of autism and the earlier that interventions and treatment can begin, the better the outcome. Dr. Robin Hansen  research is indicating that the earlier that we start intervention, the better the prognosis.  when kids are missing out on social learning opportunities because of a variety of reasons, it just kind of snowballs on itself.  the earlier that we try and intervene and change learning, we change developmental trajectories. We think that's because there's some much more developmental plasticity in young brains.  neural connections are being made so rapidly that
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Coursera - Autism Spectrum Disorder Course - Week 1 - December 8, 2020

I decided to engage in some more virtual learning in light of new COVID restrictions that will make it hard to do anything but stay close to home. After browsing a few sites, I came across Coursera and found a free course called 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' offered by UC Davis California that looked interesting. Since I have it and it has caused me to get into trouble socially, I thought it might be good to take the course. It will teach me more about what I have and help me better understand how to interact with others who have it too. You see, I was in a virtual social group over the summer, but was eventually bullied out of it by other neurodivergent individuals who verbally abused me and my work and lied to get me expelled from the group and thus, I want to find productive ways to move on from that pain.  Course Introduction Overview of ASD Video: Introduction Video: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Neurodevelopmental disabilities that impact development in two core domains,
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