Social / Behavior

Effects of Autism on Behavior

Identifying Causes

Impact on Family

Impact on School

Summary

References

Discussion

 


 

This brief overview of behaviors related to the children/students diagnosed with autism is by no means an inclusive list.  It is also necessary to reiterate in this summary that not all students will display any or all of the behaviors listed in this section.  Behaviors for all children, regardless of a diagnosed disability, vary depending on the individual child.  Many different factors have a direct relationship to the behaviors exhibited by children/students.  Factors to consider include, but are not limited to:

    Environment
    Interaction with people
    Consistency of schedules and routines
    The feeling of self-worth
    Respect

It is difficult to discuss or research behaviors without directly relaying information on the interventions and management theories that could be used to modify the various behaviors. 

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 Carol Layton, Ed.D and Robin Lock, Ph.D.
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