Autism Spectrum Conditions

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Autistic Spectrum Conditions 1 Identify the three main characteristics of Autistic spectrum conditions, known as the triad of differences’, and describe what their effects are. i Social Interaction ii Activities and Interests (Inflexibility and restrictiveness) iii Communication 2 Describe how the characteristics relating to the ‘triad of differences’ manifest themselves in one service user you know who has an autistic spectrum condition (LD 210. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) I Social Interaction ii Activities and Interests (Inflexibility and restrictiveness) iii Communication 3 Explain why we use the term ‘autistic spectrum’ (LD210. 2.2) 4 Name one specific condition within the autistic spectrum and describe the main behavioural characteristics of the condition (LD210. 2.3) Name of condition: Main characteristics: 5 Using as an example someone you know or have worked with, describe the specific behaviours you have observed (remember issues of confidentiality) within a reflective account at back of this workbook. 6 Would you describe all the behaviours that you have listed in your reflective account as a problem or could some be strengths? If so what do you define as strengths and why? (LD210. 2.1) 7 Name the seven senses and give an example of how these might impact on an individual with an autistic spectrum condition (LD 210. 2.4) 8 Supporting someone who has an autistic spectrum condition might include managing the following aspects of their life. Please give examples of how you might support an individual with these and why (LD210. 3.1, 3.2, 4.4) a Routine b Levels of stimulation c Personal choices 9 Describe three centred tools that can be used in supporting a person with autistic spectrum conditions (LD210. 4.1) N.B. Please make sure you describe rather than list. 10 Name three approaches or techniques to help somebody avoid becoming anxious or

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