Describe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and identify current perspectives on ASD, including recommended support strategies

Document the findings and beliefs of 2 historical researchers of Autism, and how their work has contributed to the current perspective

Explain how the current strategies and perspectives inform your practice as a School Learning Support Officer. (Total Report: 200-250 words).

1. Introduction: (70-90 words)

• Describe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Identify the current manual used for a diagnosis of ASD, and its year of publication.
• Identify at least 1 previous term used for ASD.

Identify who can diagnose ASD in Australia.

2. Historical researchers(70 - 100 words)

Document information about 2 historical researchers below.

Researcher 1 name:

Year:

Contribution to understanding of ASD today:

Researcher 2 name:

Year:

Contribution to understanding of ASD today:

3. Past strategies:(50-80 words)

Provide at least 2 examples of strategies used prior to the 21st century, the time of the strategies and the developer of the strategies.

1. Current strategies:(70 - 100 words)

Provide at least 3 examples of how current perspectives and support strategies guide your practice as a Student Learning Support Officer

5. Conclusion:(50-70 words)

Document a personal reflection of how this research has influenced your perception of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

6 Bibliography:

Provide references, using either theHarvardorAPAreference style?