Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder features markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests.

Characteristics

• A student may possess severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. 
• The difference with autistic disorder is there are no clinically significant delays or deviance in language acquisition, although more subtle aspects of social communication may be affected.

Accommodations

• Note taker
• Digital recorder
• Preferential seating
• Extended time on tests
• Distraction free environment
• Tutoring