Neurology and Autism Speaks
Katina Lucero
Informative Speech Outline
COMM 101 Online
6/26/2013
Autism
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, I want my audience to understand what Autism is and the effects on children.
Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique, intelligent, and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do.
Introduction
I. Found out my niece had Autism, and how little I knew about what Autism is, and what it effects. II. Autism affects 1 in 88 American children. III. This is why I became interested in learning about Autism and I decided that I will fight for my niece.
Body
I. Autism is a neurological brain disorder. A. How it affects the brain. 1. Communication Barriers. a. Takes everything you say literally black and white.(Autism Speaks) b. 25 percent are nonverbal (Autism Speaks). B. Motor coordination and attention is affected. 1. Cannot focus on two different things at one time. a. If overloaded meltdown happens. b. No direct eye contact given for attention. C. Sleep is affected for children with Autism (CDC). 1. Can go up to 72 hours without sleep. a. Wandering halls. b. Flooding house. II. Autistic children have obsessions with one thing.
A. Routine. 1. Likes everything to be the same (Autism Speaks). a. Does not like change. b. Sees things as one way. B. Highly intelligent. 1. Good with computers. a. Excels at math, and art. b. Social. III. Autistic children can be more susceptible. A. Sensory. 1. Heightened Senses. a. Smells, tastes, and textures. b. Can hear well. B. Cannot change their daily living 2. Meltdown Sensory overload. a. Not knowing how they have to wait. b. Stemming. 3. Stimuli can be painful.
Conclusion
I. Be aware of early detection. II. Autistic children can lead a productive
Informative Speech Outline
COMM 101 Online
6/26/2013
Autism
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, I want my audience to understand what Autism is and the effects on children.
Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique, intelligent, and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do.
Introduction
I. Found out my niece had Autism, and how little I knew about what Autism is, and what it effects. II. Autism affects 1 in 88 American children. III. This is why I became interested in learning about Autism and I decided that I will fight for my niece.
Body
I. Autism is a neurological brain disorder. A. How it affects the brain. 1. Communication Barriers. a. Takes everything you say literally black and white.(Autism Speaks) b. 25 percent are nonverbal (Autism Speaks). B. Motor coordination and attention is affected. 1. Cannot focus on two different things at one time. a. If overloaded meltdown happens. b. No direct eye contact given for attention. C. Sleep is affected for children with Autism (CDC). 1. Can go up to 72 hours without sleep. a. Wandering halls. b. Flooding house. II. Autistic children have obsessions with one thing.
A. Routine. 1. Likes everything to be the same (Autism Speaks). a. Does not like change. b. Sees things as one way. B. Highly intelligent. 1. Good with computers. a. Excels at math, and art. b. Social. III. Autistic children can be more susceptible. A. Sensory. 1. Heightened Senses. a. Smells, tastes, and textures. b. Can hear well. B. Cannot change their daily living 2. Meltdown Sensory overload. a. Not knowing how they have to wait. b. Stemming. 3. Stimuli can be painful.
Conclusion
I. Be aware of early detection. II. Autistic children can lead a productive