Autism Spectrum Disorder

PART A: ASD RESEARCH REPORT TASK INSTRUCTIONS: PART A For this task, you must conduct research on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and present information sourced in the following order. 1. What is ASD and what causes it: ▪ define ASD ▪ types of autism ▪ causes of autism. 2. Diagnosis of ASD: ▪ describe how ASD is typically diagnosed ▪ signs of ASD ▪ strengths of people with ASD. 3. Treatments/therapies for ASD: ▪ outline a minimum of four therapies ▪ list alternative remedies. 4. The effects of ASD on learning and development: ▪ outline the three core features that define autism ▪ describe of these influence the learning and development. 5. Ways in which students with ASD learn. 6. Teaching and learning practices for students with ASD. You may present your report on PowerPoint, Word document or any other presentation format of your choice. However, you must ensure your report addresses each of the items listed above in your own words with reference to the sources of information used