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7 go-to apps for students with special needs. Understand what you read. Home. 7 Great TED Talks on Autism Teachers Should Not Miss. May 6, 2014 A few months ago I posted here a visual wheel that features an array of iPad apps for autistic students and today I am adding these great TED Talks on autism.

7 Great TED Talks on Autism Teachers Should Not Miss

As you know, autism diagnoses rates are growing to an alarming levels. And many are now thinking about it as a serious topic to be addressed . The TED Talks below introduce you to the science of autism and share with you some amazing first-person accounts from those living with it. Enjoy 1- Wendy Chung Autism — what we know (and what we don’t know yet) Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs. AutismTeachingTools.com.

What are autism spectrum disorders: FAQs and information. Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication.

What are autism spectrum disorders: FAQs and information

Symptoms usually start before age three and can cause delays or problems in many different skills that develop from infancy to adulthood. What is an autism spectrum disorder? Different people with autism can have very different symptoms. Health care providers think of autism as a “spectrum” disorder, a group of disorders with similar features. Cindy's Autistic Support. Power Up What Works. Free Teaching Resources. Teacher Resources and Tools. LD OnLine: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.

National Association of Special Education Teachers: Teachers Teaching Exceptional Children. SERI - Special Education Resources on the Internet. RTI Action Network.