Examine how the diagnostic criteria for Autism has changed since first identified in the early 20th Century.
Discuss the reasons that have been proposed for the increasing prevalence of Autism.
Explain how the issue of increasing prevalence is affected by the fact that the precise cause of autism is unknown.
Identify some of the research-proven strategies for educating students with autism.
Identify some of the strategies utilized with children with autism that do not have evidence of effectiveness.
Why have these become so prevalent?
What, if anything, is the danger in implementing such strategies?