5.3 Identify three developmental areas that are challenging for learners with Autism
1. Social skills - Individuals with autism often struggle with understanding and navigating social interactions, such as interpreting social cues, making eye contact, and engaging in reciprocal conversations.
2. Communication - Many learners with autism have difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, including challenges with expressive and receptive language skills, pragmatics, and understanding abstract concepts.
3. Sensory processing - Individuals with autism may experience sensory sensitivities or sensory seeking behaviors, leading to difficulties in processing and responding to sensory information in their environment. This can impact their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities.