Unit 4222-253 Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum...

Unit 4222-253 Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions Learning Outcome 1 1) describe the types of difficulty that individual with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others The difficulties may show them self in some or all of the following ways: a delayed or complete lack of development of spoken language with no alternative means of communicating developed to compensate for this there may be difficulty in initiating or sustaining a two-way conversation, the individual may give the impression of talking at you, not to you. repetitive use of language, often centering around the individuals special interest may be able to ask for their own needs but does not†¦show more content†¦For example, a family member with Aspergers syndrome was completely fixated on Buzz Lightyear and used to shout out to infinity and beyond at the most inappropriate moments, normally in response to a comment totally unrelated to Toy Story. He is now very interested in trains and their timetables, a classic example. Unfortunately, this rigidity in one interest can restrict the development of others. Also, in children and young adults it can be very isolating, the refusal to share in an interest or play of another child can leave the ASD sufferer with a very small circle of friends, if any. Learning Outcome 2 1) explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests Individuals on the autistic spectrum all have their own level of ability, all requiring different levels of support. Their needs, strengths, preferences and interests are unique to them so one size of