Autism And Autism Research Paper
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Phil McDowell
APCE 602
December 16, 2012
Dr. Krista Bridgmon
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), are a family of increasingly prevalent disabilities that qualify a child for special education services in the school under PL94-142, now called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 88 American children have been identified as being on the autism spectrum- a ten-fold increase over the last 40 years (Autism Speaks Inc., 2012). With this type of growth, school counselors are sure to support these types of students often in their careers. ASDs include Autistic …show more content…
(2002). DSM-IV-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. Retrieved from http://0-dsm.psychiatryonline.org.source.unco.edu/dsmLibrary.aspx
Moores-Abdool, W. (2010). Included Students with Autism and Access to General Curriculum: What is Being Provided? Issues in Teacher Education, 19(2), p. 153-169. Retrieved from http://www1.chapman.edu/ITE/public_html/ITEFall10/18mooresabdool.pdf
Smith, M., Segal, J., & Hutman, T. (2012). Autism Spectrum Disorders. Helpguide.org. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/autism_spectrum.htm
Stone, H. (2006). Autism. In G.L. Albrecht (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Disability (Vol. 1, p.146-147). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Reference. Retrieved from http://0-go.galegroup.com.source.unco.edu/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CCS3469300080&v=2.1&u=uncol&it=r&p=GVRL&sw=w
Studer, J.R. (2005). The Professional School Counselor: An Advocate for Students. Thomas Brooks/Cole: Belmont, California
Valente, S. (2004). Autism. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 10(5), p. 236-243. Retrieved from
Phil McDowell
APCE 602
December 16, 2012
Dr. Krista Bridgmon
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), are a family of increasingly prevalent disabilities that qualify a child for special education services in the school under PL94-142, now called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 88 American children have been identified as being on the autism spectrum- a ten-fold increase over the last 40 years (Autism Speaks Inc., 2012). With this type of growth, school counselors are sure to support these types of students often in their careers. ASDs include Autistic …show more content…
(2002). DSM-IV-TR Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. Retrieved from http://0-dsm.psychiatryonline.org.source.unco.edu/dsmLibrary.aspx
Moores-Abdool, W. (2010). Included Students with Autism and Access to General Curriculum: What is Being Provided? Issues in Teacher Education, 19(2), p. 153-169. Retrieved from http://www1.chapman.edu/ITE/public_html/ITEFall10/18mooresabdool.pdf
Smith, M., Segal, J., & Hutman, T. (2012). Autism Spectrum Disorders. Helpguide.org. Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/autism_spectrum.htm
Stone, H. (2006). Autism. In G.L. Albrecht (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Disability (Vol. 1, p.146-147). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Reference. Retrieved from http://0-go.galegroup.com.source.unco.edu/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CCS3469300080&v=2.1&u=uncol&it=r&p=GVRL&sw=w
Studer, J.R. (2005). The Professional School Counselor: An Advocate for Students. Thomas Brooks/Cole: Belmont, California
Valente, S. (2004). Autism. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 10(5), p. 236-243. Retrieved from