Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder features markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests.
Characteristics
- A student may possess severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.
- The difference with autistic disorder is there are no clinically significant delays or deviance in language acquisition, although more subtle aspects of social communication may be affected.
Accommodations
- Note taker
- Digital recorder
- Preferential seating
- Extended time on tests
- Distraction free environment
- Tutoring