Autism is a lifelong neurological development condition, which causes the brain to function differently. Autism is often characterized by is social and communicative impairments as well as its restricted and ritual-like behavior and motor skills difficulties. “According to DSM IV (TR) autism is characterized by markedly abnormal or impaired social interactions/communication with deficits in: eye contact/body language; peer relations/friendships; language/speech etc.” (Badcock 2010). This makes it very difficult for individuals to relate to the outside world, which can lead to individuals being aggressive and even self-harming in extreme cases. All of this makes it very hard for people on the autism spectrum to relate to the rest of the outside world. “DSM IV’s second set of criteria for autism: restricted repertoire of activities and interests: stereotype/repetitive behavior; abnormally restricted or intense interests; insistence on routines/rituals preoccupation with parts/details” (Badcock 2010). This is why people with autism can spend hours talking about one of their interests even if whoever they are talking to does not have any interest in the topic and explains the typical stereotype of rocking or arm flapping as constant movement. The exact cause of autism is unknown. There have been many theories that have been proposed, but none have been proven. One theory is that autism is caused by an overload of vaccines given to an infant at the same time or when the infant was slightly sick. This theory has been disproven, but people still blame vaccines. Another popular theory is that autism is caused by the inability to process gluten. This theory is more believe because many individuals with autism do suffer from gastrointes... ... middle of paper ... ... its culture. Retrieved from http://www.autreat.com Tebartz van Elst, L. (2013). High-functioning autism spectrum disorder as a basic disorder in adult psychiatry and psychotherapy: Psychopathological presentation, clinical relevance and therapeutic concepts. European Archives Of Psychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience, 263189-196. DOI 10.1007/s00406-013-0459-3 Wong, Y. & Kwok, N. (December, 2013). Effectiveness of a workplace-training program in improving social communication and emotional skills for adults with autism and intellectual disability in hong kong-a pilot study. Occupational Therapy International. 198-204. DOI: 10.1002/oti:1356 Zanolli, K., Daggett, J., & Adams, T. (1996). Teaching preschool age autistic children to make spontaneous initiations to peers using priming. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 26(4), 407-422. DOI: 10.1007/BF02172826
Autism spectrum disorder, commonly known as autism, is a complex disability that affects a person’s ability to effectively communicate and interact with others (“What is Autism?”). Every year thousands are diagnosed with autism and is quite commonly recognized in children between the ages of two and three years old. People who live with autism primarily associate themselves with a number of behaviors such as “delayed learning of language, difficulty making eye contact or holding a conversation, difficulty with executive functioning which relates to reasoning and planning, as well as narrow, intense interests, poor motor skills, and sensory sensitivities” (“What Is Autism?”). Although these are only some of the most common struggles that people
Today, the term“Autism” refers to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASDs are a group of severe developmental disorders that affect social development, and which cause very specific, atypical social behaviors (Hollander, xix). As noted
So far, the causes of ASD remain a mystery. However, researchers say that autism may
In this study there were three groups of children between 18 and 24 months of age participated. One group had Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), another group had developmental delays (DD) but autism was ruled out, and the third group had a typical development (TD). They conducted a study in which they videotaped some behavioral samples using the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile (CSBS). This is a clinical tool that is used to measure repetitive and stereotyped movements (RSM) in young children. The experiment takes about twenty minutes to administer and uses communication techniques such as bubbles, different toys, cheerios, books, and other activities to promote communication is the children.
It is unknown exactly what causes autism, but it is a biological problem and a
... genetics and environment play a role. Researchers have identified a number of genes associated with the disorder. Studies of people with A.S.D. have found irregularities in several regions of the brain. Other studies suggest that people with autism have abnormal levels of serotonin or other neurotransmitters in the brain. These abnormalities suggest that autism could result from the disruption of normal brain development early in fetal development caused by defects in genes that control brain growth and the regulation of how brain cells communicate with each other. With so many answers as to what may cause autism, it makes treatment for autism particularly difficult as there currently is no one standard “fix.” In fact, there are several types of therapy that may help minimize symptoms of A.S.D. and the effectiveness of each program differs for each individual.
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nces are. But the main theory that many people think causes autism is vaccines. Although vaccines are supposed to prevent disease, people think there is a chemical in them which causes autism, but this theory is false! The cause of autism has not yet been fully determined, but it is not caused by vaccines; it is usually ca...
Autism is a form of neurodevelopment disorder in the autism spectrum disorders. It is characterized by impaired development in social interactions and communication, both verbal and non-verbal. There is an observed lack of spontaneous acts of communication; both receptive and expressed, as well as speech impairments. A person diagnosed with Autism will also show a limited range of activities and interests, as well as forming and maintain peer relationships. The individuals will display limited interests, which are often very focused and repetitive. He or she is likely to be very routine oriented and may show behavioral symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggressiveness, and self-injurious behaviors.
What causes Autism? That 's been the million dollar question since day one. Up until recently if you asked that question the communal answer would be "I have no idea", but in the last few years there have been some
Autism is a disorder that affects people all over the world. The full name for the disorder is Autism Spectrum disorder and its effects vary from person to person. There are different severities of the disorder that range from Asperger syndrome all the way to severe Autism Spectrum disorder. The main challenge presented by autism is impaired social interaction for the people dealing with autism. For instance, children with autism often times have to be placed in special needs classrooms because they are unable to function and interact with other children in a normal classroom setting. When looking at the statistics about autism studies have shown that males are four times more likely to have
Autism is a disorder in which I do not have an abundance of experience with. My knowledge of autism is unique to each child, and that brain scans will show up abnormal, where the chemicals in their brains will appear to be different than that of a healthy child. I am also aware that children with Autism have many behaviors that may be exhibited, such as repetitive behaviors where a child may repeatedly touch his or her head or different parts of the body.
There has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism or other autism spectrum disorders. It is likely as an educator that you will have at least one child with this diagnosis in your classroom. This paper explores some of the methods used to teach autistic children.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It isn’t a learning disability Autism conditions are different for everyone. A form of Autism is Asperger syndrome which people may have an above average intelligence. They are challenged when it comes to understanding and processing a language. One in a hundred people have Autism. Autism impacts the way you communicate with others. People with Autism sometimes lack sensitivity they may look uninterested in people or anything. They have trouble interacting with others because of not understanding other emotions. They also have trouble participating or starting conversation. People with Autism talk about things they are interested in to people who might not be interest in hearing about it and they fail to notice non-verbal hints. They like to have the same daily routine so they know what is going to happen each day because the world seems confusing to them. Having Autism can make it difficult to wash themselves, cook a meal or learning depending on the person. Although it’s a common mental disease, Autism isn’t the only thing that causes you mental challenges that can