Autism is a disability that affects how nerve cells in the brain connect and organize. It is diagnosed early in childhood and is supported under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). While the specific causes are unknown, genetic factors are important. Evidence suggests that autistic children can benefit from inclusive classrooms, which mix disabled and non-disabled students to improve social and academic skills.

3. Autism is one of “Autism affects information
Typically children the many processing in the brain by
with autism are disabilities altering how nerve cells
diagnosed in early supported by the and their synapses
childhood, althoug Individuals with connect and organize”
h it is known to go disabilities act
unnoticed until the (IDEA). Evidence suggests many
child is much older The Causes of Autistic Children will benefit
if the disorder is a Autism is from being place in an
mild case. unknown… Inclusive Classroom.
evidence suggests
Genetic factors are
There are many types important though. Autism affects boys 3 - 4 times
of Autism more often than girls. Family
conditions, such as income, education, and lifestyle
Aspergers, Pervasive do not seem to affect the risk of
Developmental autism.
Disorder, and Rett
Syndrome.

5.  Classes mixed with
non-disabled and
disabled students are
termed inclusive.
 Inclusive classrooms
were created to give
disabled children a
quality education.
Inclusive classrooms
are intended to
improve disabled
students social and
academic skills

7.  Educational goals can
be met or made
progress on.
 Social and language
skills can be improved
through interactions with
other students and the
classroom’s teacher.
 Autism is one of the
many disorders
supported by the
Individuals with
Disabilities Act (IDEA)
If the individual is suitable
to Inclusion.

10.  The Individuals with  The IDEA suggests children
Disabilities Education Act with disabilities be
(IDEA)supports civil rights to educated in appropriate
disabled students. environments that will meet
 The IDEA demands the needs of the children
disabled students receive a (2004).
quality education.

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