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Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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Special Education Major

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Hi, My name is Courtney and I am a Special Education Major. It was actually a young boy with Autism who I spent one summer with a few years back as a counselor that made me decide I wanted to be a Special Education Major. I want to know as much as I can and would rather learn it from this discussion board and real life situations and feelings and thoughts than reading a book alone. I also have some activities that I have to complete for my Inclusion class that I am taking right now. If anyone is willing to answer a couple of questions for my class please message me on here. Your help is greatly appreciated!!
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sure what do you want to know about my daughter, who has aspergers???
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Thank you so much!! I am only a learner and have had limited experience so far working with children with special needs so I guess my questions are more around the education system. Is she being properly accommodated, whether you have any concerns about the educational system, or what you would like to see happen in the future concerning individuals on the spectrum (anything from the educational system to society's understanding and awareness)? I know they are very broad questions but anything you can give me would be extremely useful and I know that everybody's experiences are different.

Thank you again!!
Courtney
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doubt if I could help much, my daughter is only 2, but this will bump it up!
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Thanks for the bump! I'll continue doing that too :-)
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i am more than willing to help you. msg me and i will see what i can do to help.
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willing to help out, just message me..hugs
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the educational system is slow on getting the services started for children with special needs our our son has had a hard time since he has entered the school system he is a fourth grader testing at a 1.5 grade level i continue to fight the system to help get him what he needs. any questions send a message more then willing to help
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