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Supporting Autism in Schools . Essential Observations Vicki Gibbs Clinical Psychologist Diagnostic Assessment Service Autism Spectrum Australia Focus of Presentation - Core deficits versus associated features - Observable characteristics of ASD in mainstream Schools - Commonly used screening tools - Components of a comprehensive assessment process Core Deficits in ASD. 1. IMPAIRED COMMUNICATION. 2 3. IMPAIRED REPETITIVE BEHAVIOURS. SOCIAL RELATING & RESTRICTED INTERESTS. 1. Social Interaction Lack of socio-emotional reciprocity refers to social give and take, connectedness with other people. not smiling when smiled at, inappropriate social responding like laughing for no apparent reason, failing to offer comfort to others in distress Difficulty developing/sustaining peer relationships. Children with ASD may be uninterested in other children their age or may demonstrate very clumsy social interactions.
Supporting Autism in Schools – Essential Observations Vicki Gibbs Clinical Psychologist Diagnostic Assessment Service Autism Spectrum Australia
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