Describe some of the concerns that have been raised about the new definition of ASD as outlined in the DSM-5
Include the new criteria for an ASD diagnosis in your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers should address: there is now only one category of ASD with no separate diagnosis for Asperger's or PPD-NOS; to be identified as ASD, individuals must now meet 4 criteria - deficits in social communication and social interactions not accounted for by other developmental delays; restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities; symptoms must be present in early childhood; symptoms together limit and impair everyday functioning - the concern is that some "high-functioning" individuals with ASD who are able to communicate and function in the world would no longer receive an ASD diagnosis; this could have implications for treatments and services provided by schools and other institutions
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following are typical ways a supervisor can help a beginning teacher?
a. Help the new teacher change practice based on the principal's written observation; review the new teacher's lessons b. Conduct a mini-lesson to demonstrate a new teaching strategy; provide suggestions for follow-up activities for a unit c. Coach him or her on how to conduct parent conferences; point out ways to minimize class distractions d. All of the above
________mandates that children with special learning needs are evaluated
for a diagnosis and educational plan to meet their individual needs. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word