The document discusses autism diagnoses rates and the importance of early detection of autism. It notes that the ratio of autism diagnoses is 1:54 for boys and 1:252 for girls, but many children remain undiagnosed until middle school. Early detection leads to long-term benefits, while educational goals, parental involvement, and communication between parents and educators are essential for supporting students with autism.

1. 1:54 boys, 1:252 girls are diagnosed
with autism.
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2. :
Thousands are undiagnosed
until middle school.
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3.
Photo
Early detection= long-term benefits
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4. Educational goals and outcomes
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5. My own son has PDD/NOS!
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6. Early Signs
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7. 1.Educate caregivers
2. Be involved
3. Use of school
funds
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8. Information for parents from doctors
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9.
Support groups and active school
involvement
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10. .
Have educational terms and goals
explained
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11. I am an IEP team member for Ethan
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12. Communication with
teachers is essential
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13. Know names of all who teach your child
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14.
Attend school committee and town
meetings
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15. Music is language without words

16. Always praise success no matter how
small.
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17. Educate our Educators
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18. You are your child’s best advocate.!
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19. Be
educated,
get
involved,
don’t back
down
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20. Get involved; our children
depend on us!
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