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Red Flower Journal of Psychiatric Nursing (Formerly Journal of Psychiatric Nursing)

Volume  7, Issue 3, Sep-Dec 2018, Pages 99-101
 

Review Article

Autism and School Readiness

Sujitha Mukkiri

PhD Scholar, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry 605006, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jpn.2277.9035.7318.5

Abstract

This paper reviews the complicated literature on acquisition of school readiness skills in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thanks to the high degree of interest in ASD within the past decade, the health sector has been ever-changing quickly, with progress in each basic science and applied clinical areas. Autism Spectrum Disorder is the entity that reflects a scientific understanding that many alienated disorders are seen under one spectrum with totally different levels of symptom severity in 2 core domains - deficits in social communication and interaction, and restricted repetitive behaviors. Autism Spectrum Disorder is diagnosed in all race, ethnic and socioeconomic groups and since of its extended prevalence its reported worldwide in last few years. Beginning school could be a major event in any child’s life and whereas for children with disabilities this transition may be difficult. School based intervention program within the initial years of life will improve psychological aspect, language and daily living. We offer an outline relating to teacher readiness and why it’s necessary to require initiative to enhance the talents and the way. 

Keywords: School Readiness; Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Corresponding Author : Sujitha Mukkiri, PhD Scholar, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry 605006, India