Power Point presentation for Human Development -

1. On the Spectrum
Impact of a Child with Differing Abilities on Families
HD300 Early Childhood Themes and Life Cycle Issues
Alma Hernandez
Guillermina Varga
Catherine Taylor
Dr. Carlene Fider

2. 1. Define Autism: A developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact socially
2. Home Life:
a. Family dynamics
1. birth order
2. only child
3. fertility issues
a. Parenting Styles
b. Awareness of Differences
c. Communication struggles and Aggression
d. Sibling rivalry
3. School Life Inclusion
a. Least restrictive environment
b. Support Services
Speech Pathology
Behavior Intervention, ABA, Occupational Therapists
c. VIDEO INSERT
4. Stressors of Primary Care Givers
a. Health
b. Home
c. Safety
d. Finances
e. Trauma
5. Strategies
a. Mindfulness Breathing Techniques & Yoga
b. Positive Psychology Approach

3. 2. only child
3. fertility issues
a. Parenting Styles
b. Awareness of Differences
c. Communication struggles and Aggression
d. Sibling rivalry
3. School Life Inclusion
a. Least restrictive environment
b. Support Services
Speech Pathology
Behavior Intervention, ABA, Occupational Therapists
c. VIDEO INSERT
4. Stressors of Primary Care Givers
a. Health
b. Home
c. Safety
d. Finances
e. Trauma
5. Strategies
a. Mindfulness Breathing Techniques & Yoga
b. Positive Psychology Approach
c.

5. 1. Define Autism: A developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact
2. Home Life:
a. Family dynamics
1. birth order
2. only child
3. fertility issues
a. Parenting Styles
b. Awareness of Differences
c. Communication struggles and Aggression
d. Sibling rivalry
3. School Life Inclusion
a. Least restrictive environment
b. Support Services
Speech Pathology
Behavior Intervention, ABA, Occupational Therapists
c. VIDEO INSERT
4. Stressors of Primary Care Givers
a. Health
b. Home
c. Safety
d. Finances
e. Trauma
5. Strategies
a. Mindfulness Breathing Techniques & Yoga
b. Positive Psychology Approach

8. 1. Define Autism: A developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact
2. Home Life:
a. Family dynamics
1. birth order
2. only child
3. fertility issues
a. Parenting Styles
b. Awareness of Differences
c. Communication struggles and Aggression
d. Sibling rivalry
3. School Life Inclusion
a. Least restrictive environment
b. Support Services
Speech Pathology
Behavior Intervention, ABA, Occupational Therapists
c. VIDEO INSERT
4. Stressors of Primary Care Givers
a. Health
b. Home
c. Safety
d. Finances
e. Trauma
5. Strategies
a. Mindfulness Breathing Techniques & Yoga
b. Positive Psychology Approach

9. Ahhh!

10. Mindfulness Breathing Techniques
Positive Psychology Approach