Understanding Autism, Outline Example

Objectives

General Purpose; To Provide Information about Autism

Specific Purpose: To inform the audience that Autism is a serious disorder, but one that can be treated

Central Idea: There are a number of ways that children with Autism can be helped

I. Introduction

a) One in every 88 children has some sort of Autism disorder

b) There is a spectrum of Autism disorders

c) Autism Can be treated

d) It is necessary to understand Autism better in order to help those who have it

II. Autism Spectrum

a) Communication

b) Interacting

c) Verbal Cues

d) Identifying Autism (transition)

III. Autism Characteristics

a) Minimal Eye Contact

b) Uneven fine/gross motor skills

c) Need for routine in daily activities

d) Helping the child with autism (transition)

IV. Treating Autism

a) Genetics

b) Early intervention

c) A combination of different approaches

i. Speech-Language Therapy

ii. Occupational Therapy

iii. Hydrotherapy

iv. Physical Therapy

v. Intensive Autism Service Providers (transition)

V. Conclusion

a) Autism affects a surprising number of people

b) Autism cannot be cured, but it can be treated

c) You (the audience) probably has a friend or family member with Autism

Works Cited

“Autism in Children | Nemours.” A Children’s Health System | Nemours. N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Oct. 2013.

Hollander, Eric, and Evdokia Anagnostou. Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Pub, 2007. Print.

Lange, Nicholas. “Help for the Child with Autism.” Scientific American 309.4 (2013): 72-77. Web. Oct. 2013.

“What Is Autism? |.” Autism Speaks. N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Oct. 2013.

Zager, Dianne. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identification, Education, and Treatment. Mahwah, N.J: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2005. Print.