Removal of Asperger’s To Change Special Education Access

Casandra AdamsMarch 25, 2010

EDU 290

My Current Educational Issue:

The APA are trying to do away with Asperger’s Syndrome from the

category of cognitive impairments.

Concerns

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Why is this topic so important?

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What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

Deals with lack of communication skills.

Not the same as Autism, but is similar.

People with Asperger’s are highly intelligent.

What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cognitive Impairment

IQ of 70 or below

Impact on K-12

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Impact on individual schools

Impact on classrooms

Impact on Students

What is being done to address this issue?

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TheFuture

If decision is passed

If the decision isn’t passed

My Conclusion

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ReferencesBennett, Terry, Szatmari, Peter, Bryson, Susan, Volden, Joanne, Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie, Vaccarella, Liezanne, Duku, Eric and Boyle, Michael. “Differentiating Autism and Asperger Syndrome on the Basis of Language Delay or Impairment.” (2007): 1-9. Springer Science+Business Media. Wilson Web. 18 Feb. 2010.

Abramson, Larry. “Removal of Asperger’s To Change Special Ed. Access.” (2010): 1-3. National Public Radio. 12 Feb. 2010.