SJK (C) NORTH, MIRI

MINIT CURAI
1. Nama Guru

: Ho Tat Siang, Leong Yong Wan, Jong Kiat Jan, Tay Yin Ying, Wong
Shu Hua, Thian Mui Chin, Lau Lee Ong, Kong Kan Nee, Chong
Siaw Ching, Ma Shin Yiun

2. Sekolah

: SJK (C) North, Miri

3. Tajuk

: Autism

4. Tarikh

: 09 April 2014

5. Tempat

Auditorium Pustaka Miri

6. Anjuran

Pustaka Miri

7. Pembentang

Doktor Wong Tiong Hien

8. Bahan-bahan yang diedarkan: 9. Catatan Minit :

1.

What is Autism
lifelong development disability that affects how a person communicates with
and relates to other people
it also affects how they make sense of the world around them.
it can hard to crate awareness of autism as people with the condition do not
look disabled : parents of children with autism often say that other people
simply think their child is naughty
all people with autism can benefit from a timely diagnosis and access to
appropriate services and support

Gender and autism

Statistically, autism affects more males than females, but the reasons for
this remain unclear
are males inherently more likely to have autism, or does the way autism
presents itself in females make it less easy to diagnose?

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3.. Causes of Autism?

probably multiple causes
genetic
environmental
The definition : A genetic predisposition with something in the environment that
triggers it.

DSM-IV Definition of Autism

Problem in
socialization

Problem in
communication

Repetitive or
inflexible
behaviour

1. Problem with socialization

Difficulty using non-speech behavior for social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships
lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment interests or
achievements
lack of social or emotional responding
2. Problem in communication
delay in, or lack of, spoken language
difficulties with starting or continuing a converstion
inflexible and repetitive use of language
lack of varied spontaneous make-believed play or social imitative
play
3. Repetitive or inflexible Behaviour
Rigid following of non-functional routines
obsessions with inflexible and limited interest
obsessions with part of objects
inflexible and repetitive movements
Self-Stimulatory Behaviours (SSBs)
Intellectual Functioning
autism occurs in children of all levels of intelligence from those who are

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gifted to those who have mental retardation

in general, majority of individual with autism are also identified as havint
mental retardation 75% below 70%
verbal and reasoning skills are difficult

Early Screening
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) available readily and
free online
many false positives: follow up with interview
scientifically validated for children ages 16-30 months old
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened
for Autism at 18 and 24 months old. The M-VHAT is one of their
recommended tools.
Treatment : Getting Started
Speech / language therapy
picture exchange communication system
auditory integration therapy
occupational therapy
sensory integration
behavior management
early intervention/ pre school / school age
Treatment : Medical
Regular follow-up recommended
monitoring, screening of common medical issues
sleep issues, GI issues, nutritional concerns
medication management
medications
alternative medical treatments
Prognosis
DSM 5 lists three levels of severity in each of the 2 domains (social
communication and restrictive, repetitive behavior)
The level are
Level 1 : requiring support
Level 2 : requiring substantial support
Level 3 : requiring very substantial support

10 References
http://www.autism.org.uk/
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
http://www.autism.com/

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