Today I'm going to comb through 20 nouns or terms that autistic parents need to know.
1. NT (neurotypical) - Neurotypical
NT (neurotypical) is a term used in the autism community to denote people whose neurodevelopment and state are consistent with what most people think is normal in their ability to process verbal information and social cues. In simple terms, it describes people who do not belong to the autism spectrum.
2. ABA Application Behavior Analysis
A mainstream therapy. Apply principles for learning and motivation to social situations or socially meaningful environments. Therapists use ABA therapy to impart knowledge and skills to people with autism while reducing problem behaviors that are negative or affect learning.
3. Reinforcement enhancement
Principles of ABA therapy. There are two types of reinforcement: positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement refers to the immediate occurrence of positive consequences after a behavior occurs and increases the likelihood that the behavior will recur. Negative reinforcement is done by eliminating negative stimuli to reduce the likelihood of a certain behavior happening again.
4. IEP Individualized Rehabilitation Education Program for Autism
A plan is developed to ensure that each child with a disability receives tailored professional guidance and related services so that he or she can receive an effective education.
5. Transition transition
Variation from one environment or activity to another. For people with autism, the transition can be difficult. It can sometimes help if you give a reminder or warning before the conversion.
6. Meltdown emotional breakdown
Often mistaken for grumpy, emotional breakdown is common in people with autism. This is not because the patient is emotionally irritable, but rather a way for the body to react to confusing or overstimulating situations. The performance during an emotional breakdown can be noisy or excessive, or it can be very quiet.
7. Stimming's self-stimulating behavior
Reduce overstimulation stress by repetitive behaviors (e.g., spinning objects, rocking back and forth, clapping hands, etc.), sound imitation, or other stereotypical movements commonly used by people with autism.
8. Visual schedule visual progress
Visual progress tells a person what will happen next and in the order in which it will occur. Because people with autism have a hard time transitioning from one activity to another, visual progress is important to them.
9. Elopement dispersed
Stepping out of the sight of a family member without permission, or not letting others know where they are going, and failing to recognize the dangers/risks involved in leaving. Easy to get lost is a big problem for autistic people.
10. Savant Genius Superpowers
Have knowledge or skills that are beyond the ordinary in a professional field. A small percentage of people with autism are indeed extraordinary geniuses, but only a very small percentage.
11. Perseveration persistence
After stopping the use of a reinforcer for a behavior or action, the person with autism continues to repeat or continue an action or behavior. In other words, persistence is when a person is stuck in something and can't mentally shift gears.
12.Scripting reread/copy
Repetition of words, tones, or voices in other people's speeches is sometimes copied from a TV, movie, or book you like or have watched, and mostly from what other people say.
13. Splinter skill split
People with autism may do one or more things well, but are much less capable in other ways than normal children.
14. SPD sensory processing disorder
A neurological disorder that exists when sensory signals are not adequately processed in response to environmental needs. For example, many patients with sensory processing disorders are highly sensitive to knits and certain food substances. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children with autism. Among children with autism under the age of 14, drowning accounts for about 90% of deaths due to running or getting lost.
Vestibular system Vestibular system
Our vestibular system makes us aware of balance and spatial orientation so we can coordinate our movements. People with autism have more difficulty managing their movements, such as limbs and gait.
16. Joint attention
An early developed social communication skill that includes pointing out, sharing interests, and following the gaze of others. Most children like to say "look at me" to others while playing. They point out things in the environment, so they are convinced that other people are seeing what they are seeing. Children with autism often have little or no shared attention.
17. Prosody Language Prosody
Rhythm and melody when speaking. People with autism often have difficulty controlling the tone of voice when speaking, usually speaking in a single tone and rhythm or in a singing-like tone.
18. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy
A psychotherapy in which negative thought patterns about the self and the world are challenged to change patterns of bad behavior or to treat mood disorders such as depression. Many people with autism struggle with anxiety and depression.
19. Echolalia imitation
This is the repetition of a sound, word, or phrase by most people with autism. Most of the time, they are not able to communicate or express their ideas effectively, but they imitate what they hear. If a question is asked, they may repeat the question instead of answering it. It is also sometimes called a repeat reading.
20. Inclusion fusion
The foundation of the fusion practice is to educate all or most children, including those with physical, mental and developmental disabilities, in the same classroom. However, convergence is more about providing a welcoming environment for autistic people who need and deserve it, as they often struggle to interact with other people.