Autism Therapy: autism disorder

definition of autism disorder: Diagnostic term for a severe form of autism, which is a type of autism spectrum disorder. Autism disorder is on the autism spectrum and is characterized by severe disabilities in language and communication, and severe stereotypical behaviors.

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Music Educators Journal, by Hourigan, R., and Hourigan A., published in 2009, summarized Dec 7, 2009

Picture exchange communication system (PECS), rehearsal routines, and movements may be useful tools for music teachers who teach children with autism.

This article presents an overview of symptoms of autism disorder to teach music teachers about autism . The main point of the article is to offer suggestions to music teachers who work with people with autism. The authors suggest that repetition and setting routines for the music classroom that may be helpful to the children with autism.


A study from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that two-thirds of teens with high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD) in PA are driving or are planning to drive. Dr. Patty Huang, a developmental pediatrician, explained that there is not a lot of research explaining how a teen with HFASD might perform as a driver. Because car wrecks are the leading cause of teen deaths, the research hopes to suggest evaluation and appropriate driver training. The researchers surveyed 300 parents of teens and developed a list of characteristics that seemed predictive of teens with HFASD who will drive. CHOP has created a site, teendriversource, for parents and educators.

Read original article: What to Consider When Teen with Autism Want to Drive


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