Characteristics of High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is a developmental disorder that appears within the first three years of a child’s life. It affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Autism affects 1 out of 68 children. It is also the fastest growing disability in the United States. There are multiple types of Autism, some children are considered high functioning, and some are low functioning. “High functioning” is when a child with autism can function in life, and completes jobs, and chores with little to no help. “Low functioning” is when a child with autism cannot complete simple daily tasks without help, and (or) constant supervision.
There are multiple types of schools in the United States; especially when it comes to dealing with children with Autism. Some schools do not handle autistic children well. There are multiple reports on how these children are put in isolation from other students in the school. Society frowns upon the mentally disabled, and many people feel as if this should not be. Most psychologists have said that there are no “right” schools for children with autism. However, public schools seem to have more pros, than cons. In public schools, the ratio (for teachers to students) is 1:1. There is special support, just like mainstreaming. Also, Autistic children don’t feel different than other students because the classroom has the same type-of setting and any other class. Just as there are pros, cons seem to follow however. One of the main, and only cons is simply that the parent does not agree with the choices, or setting of the school. The parent might feel the classroom is not adequate for their child.
Autistic children are isolated from most schools, socially and within the classroom. Although most children with auti...

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... can be difficult for a child with autism to initiate conversation on her own, by following your child’s lead and responding to what she does, you are encouraging further interaction. You can also help by encouraging friendships between your child with ASD and other children”

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