Fast Facts

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“April Is Autism Awareness Month.” Autism Awareness

about ASD
Month | Signs and Symptoms of Autism |. N.p., n.d.
Web. 18 Apr. 2017.
Autism
Spectrum
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Autism Society Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
(n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2016

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“Facts About ASD.” CDC - Facts about Autism Spectrum

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Disorders - NCBDDD. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2017.

Iowa Legislature backs insurance coverage for autism.

(n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2017.
Disorder
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Morin, Amanda. “FAQs About IEPs, IFSPs, Section 504
• The current estimate is 1 in every 68
and Qualification for Special Education Services.”
children have ASD.1 Parent Spectrum. WordPress, 16 Apr. 2012. Retrieved
• About 1% of the United States has ASD.2 on October 23, 2016
• The ratio of boys-to-girls with ASD
is 4.5:1.
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POV. (2013, January 17). Autism Myths and
Misconceptions | Neurotypical| PBS. Retrieved
• There is currently no cure for ASD.
October 13, 2017,.
• Experts agree early diagnosis can help
improve development. 4
Signs and Symptoms. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12,
• There are many misconceptions about 2017.
ASD such as:3
• Aspergers is its own,
separate disorder.
• Those with ASD are antisocial.
• Those with ASD are
intellectually behind.
• Those with ASD display lack of
empathy and are “cold” emotionally.

The first step of understanding Autism

As a part of the Loras College Honors Program, our project strives to
educate and provide services to both those who personally or have
loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This brochure is a resource An Informational
Spectrum Disorder is education. For
more information on ASD, visit
to educate the Dubuque community.
Information gathered by: Olivia Clarey, Davis Dahlberg,
Shannon Schuster, Kayla Thompson, & Rachel Valente
Brochure
http://www.autism-society.org/ Design by: Kayla Thompson
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Steffanie Schilder
 Repetitive Prefer less
behavior physical Difficulties
w/ routine
These symptoms include:
• Not pointing at objects to In the Community
touch show interest
changes • Not looking at objects when another
person points at them These are some services in the Dubuque area that can
• Avoiding eye contact assist in providing resources, support, clinical
• Preferring to not be held or cuddled treatment, transitional services, and opportunities for
• Repeating or echoing words in place of you and your loved one with ASD.
normal language
• Struggling to adapt to changes in a schedule or • Hills and Dales
Deficits
in social Common normal routine
• Preferring not to engage in pretend games
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of ASD2 These are not definitive signs, but can aid in the
diagnosis of ASD. After the diagnosis, there are
• Unified Therapy
Pediatric Focused Outpatient Clinic
treatment options and therapies that can help all 4121 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, Iowa 52002
transition and improve quality of life. Phone: 563-583-4003 • Fax: 563.583.4737
www.unifiedtherapyservices.com
Deficits in
• Regional Autism Assistance Program
communication
ASD in the Classroom 799 Main Street Suite 230, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-583-5545
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Once an individual with ASD reaches school age, the
schools can help them succeed with one of the below • Families First Counseling Services

What is ASD?
plans, depending on the child’s needs:5 419 N. Grandview, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 888-316-3025
• Academic Intervention Plan: Strategies used https://www.families-first.net/
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental within the learning environment aimed to help
disorder that includes a range of symptoms, like the students with a learning disability better understand • Center for Disabilities and Development
ones listed above. ASD is considered to be a spectrum topics within reading, writing, math and more. 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
disorder, which means severity can range from mild to • Behavior Intervention Plan: Strategies used Call toll-free: 1-800-272-7713
severe and each individual case can be characterized within the learning environment that are targeted Local calls: 319-356-1345
by unique strengths and differences. at increasing positive behavior, or decreasing a Email: [email protected]
negative or unwanted behavior. www.uichildrens.org/cdd/drl
ASD is currently without a definitive test. If the child • Individualized Education Program (IEP):
exhibits some of the listed symptoms, seeing a Student-centered plan/program that is developed
professional is recommended. An early diagnosis often by a team for a child with an identified disability, On March 20, 2017 the Iowa
improves the outcome, lessens the severity of the and is receiving specialized education within the
elementary or secondary school setting.6
Senate voted to have employer-
symptoms, and can better prepare those involved for
future challenges.4 • 504 Plan: Set of accommodations put in place provided insurance cover autism
for a child who has a disability that limits daily treatments for those 19 years of
Despite each case being unique, the Autism Society functioning, but do not qualify for special age and younger.7
of America cites that there are still some general signs education services.
parents have noticed in their infant child.