"Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)" Quest
I've Heard on the News about Kids
Having Something Called "Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)." What
Is It and What Do I Need to Know about It?
Follow the
10 steps below
to pursue your Web Quest.
Let's
See...
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? What
causes it? How common is it in kids like me? What are some of the
symptoms?
Some things to think about....
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What is it like to have autism spectrum disorder
(ASD)?
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What kind of assistive technology can help
people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
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Who are some famous people who have children
with ASD?
Can you think of more
questions that would
help you in your Quest? Write
them down so you'll remember them as you search the
Internet.
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Quick
Facts
Here are some little
known facts that may help you answer
some of your Web Quest questions. Remember, these facts will only give you
basic information. You'll need to search the Web further to find more in-depth information for
your Quest.
Children with ASD, like all children, are
different in their behaviors and abilities. No two children with ASD will
have the same symptoms. A symptom may be easy to see in one child and
hard to see in
another child. Here are some examples of the types of problems and
behaviors a child with ASD may have:
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Problems being friendly. Children with ASD
may not make eye contact and may just want to be alone.
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Problems talking. About 40% of children with ASD
do not talk at all. Other children have echolalia, which is when
they repeat back something that was said to them.
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Problems dealing with changes to their daily
routines. Children with ASD may repeat actions over and over again.
Children with ASD may want steady routines where things stay the same so
they know what to expect.
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Web
Search Locations
Search these sites for information
to help you in your Web Quest. Each site looks at the topic from a different
point of view. Each site may have
more links to send you off in new directions.
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(HHS), or the U.S. Public Health Service
(PHS).
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Please note: The websites listed below use
the words "autism spectrum disorder" and "autism" interchangeably. In
most cases they are talking about "autism spectrum disorder (ASD)."
KidsHealth Organization: Autism
This fun site has information about what ASD is, what causes it, what
doctors do, and how it is treated. Take a look and learn more about
ASD.
SIBS
Even though this site is in England, it has a lot of good
information. Sibs is for people who grow up with a brother or
sister with special needs, disability, chronic illness. Many siblings
need support and information at different stages of their lives. Growing
up with someone with special needs can be very rewarding and very
difficult at the same time. When someone in the family needs a huge
amount of help and support, this can have a negative impact on the other
family members.
Autism
Information Center
Learn more about what ASD is,
about what scientists are doing to study this condition, and
what is available for parents who have children with ASD.
Autism
Society of Collin County, Plano, TX
Here is another site that has information about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
It describes what people with ASD are like and how many people have ASD.
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More
Cool Sites
Here are some
more cool
sites that have information about the topics in this Quest.
Seeing
Disabilities from a Different Perspective
When you click on this link, read the introduction page, then click visit
site. Read kids perspectives on living with or being
at school with kids who have disabilities. Click on the autism link to
learn more about ASD, meet a girl who has a brother with ASD,
and meet an artist who has ASD.
Center
for Disability Information & Referral: Disability Awareness for
Youth
Go to their Brain Food section to explore the "Disability
Myths" and "People First Language." Look in the
"Book Nook" for some great books. This site does not
have anything specifically about autism, but provides a lot of information
to learn
more about disabilities in general.
KidsClick
This reference site was created by librarians. The simple search
engine finds good Internet sites about disabilities and other
subjects. Type in the words "disability" or "disabilities"
or choose "D" in
the search subjects by letters option.
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People
The people featured on these websites may be able to help with your Web Quest.
Meet Kevin Carlson
Kevin is a children's book illustrator. He has ASD.
Visit his site and see some of his work.
Listed below are famous athletes who have children with ASD. Their
websites give you some information about their careers.
You might want to e-mail them to ask more about their children with ASD:
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Date: September 28, 2006
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
