Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

A developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior.

The wide variation in symptoms and abilities among individuals with autism.

Repeating words or phrases spoken by others.

Neuronal Underconnectivity

Weaker connections between brain regions that affect how parts of the brain communicate.

The area of the brain involved in reasoning, planning, and social behavior.

The ability to share focus on an object or event with another person.

Unwritten social rules that people are expected to understand but are rarely directly taught.

The social use of language, including conversation rules and understanding context.

Repetitive / Restricted Behaviors

Repeated actions or strong focus on specific routines, interests, or objects.

A condition where stimulation of one sense produces experiences in another sense.

Executive Functioning (EF)

Mental processes used for planning, organizing, remembering, and controlling behavior.

The ability to understand the overall meaning or “big picture.”

Understanding that others have different thoughts, beliefs, and feelings.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

A teaching method that uses reinforcement to improve behaviors and skills.

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

A process used to identify why a behavior occurs.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

A system that promotes positive behavior and prevents discipline problems.

Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH)

A structured teaching approach using visual supports and organized environments.

Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)

An intervention that targets key developmental areas like motivation and communication.

Evidence-Based Practices

Instructional methods proven effective through research.

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)

A structured, intensive therapy based on behavioral principles used with young children with autism.

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Exceptional Learners

Chapter 9

Term	Definition
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)	A developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior.
Heterogeneity	The wide variation in symptoms and abilities among individuals with autism.
Echolalia	Repeating words or phrases spoken by others.
Neuronal Underconnectivity	Weaker connections between brain regions that affect how parts of the brain communicate.
Frontal Lobe	The area of the brain involved in reasoning, planning, and social behavior.
Joint Attention	The ability to share focus on an object or event with another person.
Hidden Curriculum	Unwritten social rules that people are expected to understand but are rarely directly taught.
Pragmatics	The social use of language, including conversation rules and understanding context.
Repetitive / Restricted Behaviors	Repeated actions or strong focus on specific routines, interests, or objects.
Synesthesia	A condition where stimulation of one sense produces experiences in another sense.
Executive Functioning (EF)	Mental processes used for planning, organizing, remembering, and controlling behavior.
Central Coherence	The ability to understand the overall meaning or “big picture.”
Theory of Mind (ToM)	Understanding that others have different thoughts, beliefs, and feelings.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)	A teaching method that uses reinforcement to improve behaviors and skills.
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)	A process used to identify why a behavior occurs.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)	A system that promotes positive behavior and prevents discipline problems.
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH)	A structured teaching approach using visual supports and organized environments.
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)	An intervention that targets key developmental areas like motivation and communication.
Evidence-Based Practices	Instructional methods proven effective through research.
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)	A structured, intensive therapy based on behavioral principles used with young children with autism.

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