Week 33: Autism Awareness

This Monday, April 30, we will dress in all blue!  Are you aware of how Autism Spectrum Disorder is present in our every day lives? 

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Autism is a group of developmental brain disorders, collectively called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The term "spectrum" refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment, or disability, that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired by their symptoms, but others are severely disabled.
ASD is diagnosed according to guidelines listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition - Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).¹ The manual currently defines five disorders, sometimes called pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), as ASD:

• Autistic disorder (classic autism)
• Asperger's disorder (Asperger syndrome)
• Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)
• Rett's disorder (Rett syndrome)
• Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD).

What are the symptoms of ASD?

What are some other conditions that children with ASD may have?

How Common Is Autism?

Weeks 31 and 32

I missed our post last week! I apologize.

Students, we need your assistince in supporting our career day program.  We need professionals who work in the careers you are interested in to join our program. 

Please see Ms. Graham to submit names.

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Week 30: Safe Social Internet Websites for




Imbee

 

         There are safe websites where kids can chat with their friends with enjoy nice games,  videos,and more.  They are called Everloop and Imbee. 

         These websites are safe and are not like Facebook or Youtube.

posted by: A.R.

Week 30: Special Alvin Ailey Trip

http://www.alvinailey.org/calendar/2011-W21

posted by: A.R.

Week 30: Welcome Back to Instruction

Hi PW family,

Week 29 marked the days of our annual Spring Break.  We hope you caught up on your rest and schoolwork.  Did you get a jumpstart on current lessons?

This week marks the beginning of Golf at PW!

Stay focused and be mindful!