I hope that you found this overview helpful, and have a clear understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and how they are diagnosed, and how to recognize a variety of possible areas of impairment for those on the autism spectrum. We also discussed the differences between a medical diagnosis and the process for determining eligibility for special education services. You also learned about demographic data, funding for services, possible directions and research and you were introduced to some of the ground breaking work at the UC Davis MIND Institute. In our next module, we will discuss the developmental differences in people on the autism spectrum across the lifespan.
Autism, 1.07 (V) Summary
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