Understanding and Autism B. Tie
Title: Autism
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the Autism disorder. I. Introduction A. Open with Impact: Imagine that your child was diagnosed with Autism B. Tie to the Audience: I’m sure a lot of you in the class don’t know too much about Autism, like me prior to four years ago. C. Credibility material/ Establishing Rationale: According to a study found on autismspeaks.org, Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys each year and the figures are steadily growing. D. Thesis: Autism is not nearly as well known as some of the more familiar disabilities like Down syndrome, but yet, Autism is far more widespread. E. Preview: Today I will explain to you what is Autism, some common signs of autism, who’s mostly affected by Autism, treatments, some ways Autism is managed, what research is being done, and where can you find out more information.
{ Transition: Let’s start off by doing the most important thing, explaining what Autism is and some of its signs and symptoms} II. Body A. Main Point 1: What is Autism? 1. Subpoint1: Description/ Defining Autism 2. Subpoint 2: Common Signs/ Symptoms A. Abnormal Signs B. Abnormal Communication C. Restricted and Repetitive Interests and Behaviors
{Transition: Now that I have described Autism and some of its signs and symptoms, I will now briefly explain who is mostly affected and if there are treatments} B. Main Point 2: Who is mostly affected and Treatments 1. Subpoint1: Affected Individuals A. Ages B. Gender C. Race 2. Subpoint 2: Treatments A. Educational Treatments B. Medication C. Alternative Treatments
{Transition: Lastly, I will tell you about what research is being done on Autism and where you can go for more information}
C. Main Point 3: What research is being done and done and where can you find more information. 1. Subpoint1: Research A. Observations B. Assessments C. Interventions 2.
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the Autism disorder. I. Introduction A. Open with Impact: Imagine that your child was diagnosed with Autism B. Tie to the Audience: I’m sure a lot of you in the class don’t know too much about Autism, like me prior to four years ago. C. Credibility material/ Establishing Rationale: According to a study found on autismspeaks.org, Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys each year and the figures are steadily growing. D. Thesis: Autism is not nearly as well known as some of the more familiar disabilities like Down syndrome, but yet, Autism is far more widespread. E. Preview: Today I will explain to you what is Autism, some common signs of autism, who’s mostly affected by Autism, treatments, some ways Autism is managed, what research is being done, and where can you find out more information.
{ Transition: Let’s start off by doing the most important thing, explaining what Autism is and some of its signs and symptoms} II. Body A. Main Point 1: What is Autism? 1. Subpoint1: Description/ Defining Autism 2. Subpoint 2: Common Signs/ Symptoms A. Abnormal Signs B. Abnormal Communication C. Restricted and Repetitive Interests and Behaviors
{Transition: Now that I have described Autism and some of its signs and symptoms, I will now briefly explain who is mostly affected and if there are treatments} B. Main Point 2: Who is mostly affected and Treatments 1. Subpoint1: Affected Individuals A. Ages B. Gender C. Race 2. Subpoint 2: Treatments A. Educational Treatments B. Medication C. Alternative Treatments
{Transition: Lastly, I will tell you about what research is being done on Autism and where you can go for more information}
C. Main Point 3: What research is being done and done and where can you find more information. 1. Subpoint1: Research A. Observations B. Assessments C. Interventions 2.