researchers hypothesized that a significant relationship would be found between individuals with ASD who exhibit repetitive behaviors and their parents with clinically significant obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Participants included 45 people with autism from 3 to 21 years of age and 69 of their parents (27 fathers and 42 mothers). All parents completed the Y-BOCS and a genetic counselor collected a family medical and psychiatric history in order to detect the presence of obsessive-compulsive symptoms
wind up with Autism Spectrum disorder. The development of autism usually is recognized between the ages of one and three, and it impacts the interaction and how youths communicate with others. This disorder is one of the quickest developing disorder that has many researchers doing studies of it. In recent times, autism awareness has been promoted from being ignored and looked down upon to becoming the leading edge of research and knowledge as more youths and individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder
providing useful information when making educational classifications or clinical diagnosis. The BASC-2 is comprised of five components. They can be used collectively are individually. These components included: 2 rating scales (teacher rating scale and parent rating scale), self-report scale, structured developmental history form, and a form for observing in the classroom. The teac... ... middle of paper ... ...to change of youth treatment outcome measures: A comparison of the CBCL, BASC-2 and
This paper will discuss the characteristics or Autism Spectrum Disorder, including its symptoms, treatments, and possible causes. This paper will also highlight the differences between Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) and Asperger Disorder(AD). Autism spectrum disorders effect one in 110 births in the United States. Autism spectrum disorders are severe, incurable developmental disorders whose symptoms, including impairments in social interaction and communication, emerge during the first two years of
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder of the brain that severely impacts socialization, communication, and may even cause obsessive or repetitive behaviors. Autism delays the brain's normal development, and is also correlated with a milder form of the syndrome known as a pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-N OS). Since it was first identified in 1943, there has been increasing rate in new diagnoses each year. Muhle, Trenracoste, and Rapin (2004) found that the rate
The Weschsler series involves three tests covering roughly three age groups: the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-III (WAIS-III), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV), and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale for Infants-III (WPPSI-III). In the WAIS-III, various subtests are grouped into verbal and performance areas and, in addition, four index scores can also be derived. These index scores reflect
problems associated with vitamin D deficiency. This includes concerns with bone health and calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Children with autism spectrum disorder are limited to what activities they can do and usually are not exposed to much sunlight causing them to be at a greater risk. Understanding the needs and taking preventive measures for children with autism will help reduce the risk of health problems as they enter adulthood.
The Power of Music Listening to music can bring one peace and harmony an escape from the world around them. Beginning in early childhood people are taught the importance of music as a tool. Some have taken it to a new level taking the world of music and using it to heal. Music Therapy is a practice that uses music techniques to assist and motivate a child or adult towards specific non-musical goals such as cognitive, social, communicative and emotional skills. Certified therapists provide treatment
` DSM-5 Disorder: Hoarding Dawn Garrido Sarah Sigala Anabel Villanueva Sara Avratin University of La Verne What is Hoarding? Grisham and Barlow (2005) define hoarding as the excessive collection of items and the inability to discard them. As per DSM-5 (2013), hoarding falls under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders due to the recurrent and persistent urges, as well as its repetitive behaviors or mental acts. The act of hoarding can affect anyone, regardless of age, sex or economic
The case study analyzed in this presentation will be discussing the best options for the Korean boy who has Asperger’s syndrome; moreover, the ways to convince his grandmother who has prejudices and biases about the disorder will be developed. In order to understand reasons why grandmother does not want to accept treatments suggested by medical professionals in order to improve abilities of her grandson, Korean cultures and beliefs with regards to healthcare will be presented and discussed. Based