Autism Resources for Parents and Teachers

Understanding Autism

What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences.

 (autismspeaks.org)

Feel free to contact the Beaufort County Autism Team with questions or concerns:

Characteristics of Autism

-Trouble Concentrating

-Sensitivity to light and sound

- Behaviors when upset such as hitting, kicking, yelling, crying

-Difficulty with receptive language

-Difficulty with large crowds

-Repetitive phrases or words

-Trouble with coordination

- Sensitivity to touch

-Difficulty with eye contact

Christy Kelder: ckelder@beaufort.k12.nc.us

252-923-3251

Maria Morris: mmorris@beaufort.k12.nc.us

252-946-6593

Kim Reel: kreel@beaufort.k12.nc.us

252-946-3941

Kimberly Gibbs: kgibbs@beafuort.k12.nc.us

252-940-6580

Jennifer Williams: jwilliam@beaufort.k12.nc.us

252-946-6593

How to Interact with Someone who has Autism

-Use a calm voice

-Give an adequate amount of time for child to respond

-Give multiple means of communication (verbal, pictures, choices)

-Try to stay within the same routine the child is familiar with

-Use pictures or visual representation with a task

- Try and avoid sarcasm or figurative language