Sentences with phrase «labelled as autism»

Of particular interest are cases of VICP compensation for encephalopathy and residual seizure disorder that were not labelled as autism.

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For those of you who are wondering, «being labeled» refers to having your child noted as one or more of the following things, such as: «Learning Disability,» «ADHD,» «Autism Spectrum Disorder,» or «Other Health Impairment» to name a few.

In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several of the drugs as an add - on medication for depression and autism, and research shows that doctors commonly prescribe them «off - label» (i.e., without the FDA's official blessing) for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even insomnia.

As we understand more about autism and other developmental disorders, the jargon and labels change.

Legally blind and on the autism spectrum, Michelle defies labels as she chases big dreams with humor and bold curiosity.

The answer may not be immediately obvious depending on the picture you have in your mind of a disabled kid, but the truth is that the vast majority of kids in the United States labeled as disabled have learning or speech and language problems — which are not usually as pervasively debilitating as Carlos» disability of Autism.

Use within SEN / autism resources as visual supports to help independence in preparing food and using kitchen areas... how to make tea, coffee, wipe tables etc. cafe visual supports including opening times, prices, who is working in the cafe etc. labels for cupboards including kettle, toaster, cups, plates etc..

Children and adults who demonstrated characteristics similar to what we now call autism were often labeled as emotionally or behaviorally disturbed, or cognitively disabled.

Yet, as a teacher, the labels autism and Aspergers gave me more understanding and heart towards some kids that are difficult to deal within a high school classroom of 30.

Others are reluctant to label autistic behavior as autism.

She labels herself first, as a scientist and college professor, and second, as a person with autism.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Successfully helped a child with special needs who was also a problem child, to overcome his learning disability and become integrated into a regular school curriculum • Correctly diagnosed a special child as being autistic after years of her being labeled as simply «retarded» • Effectively designed a series of special needs teaching programs to help children suffering from autism spectrum disorder • Wrote a book about the needs of special children, Our Special Children, that addressed children with needs that were hard to diagnose

The approach began as a method for treating children labeled as challenging, difficult, or intense — especially those with diagnoses such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and more.