A developmental disability that affects children prior to the age of three. It most significantly affects verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and academic performance.
Students with autism are usually over stimulated by senses.
Autism is a spectrum disorder.
People with autism often have delayed language development, prefer to spend time along and show less interest in making friends.
In the classroom, teachers should maintain environmental predictability through illustrated schedules and explaining upcoming events repetitively weeks in advance of the actual event. This predictability helps reduce anxiety.
