4. Equity: We promote fair and equitable access to supports, opportunities and services for all individuals on the autism spectrum; and strive for equity and fairness in decision making and in our relationships with others. 5. Integrity and Accountability: We act with honesty, integrity and openness in all dealings; adhere to high ethical and performance standards and manage resources in a responsible and prudent manner. 6.…
Kristine shares in her book, “Michael and I were sending Jake to school to learn. But his teachers-the people responsible for his education- were telling me they didn’t think he could be taught” (56). I do not understand how an educator would deny education to anyone regardless of their situation. The educational system shouldn’t let this happen; there should be rules that allow student who are autistic to learn in the same environment as other without making them feel as if they’re incapable of learning and making their parents believe that there is no hope. If things like this continue, then autistic kids will have no chance.…
Autism Rocks Solo Capital Autism Rocks aim is to create public awareness about autism. The UK based charity organization receives funding from concerts and individual and corporate donations to fund research. Autism Rocks was founded in 29014 by business man Sanjay Shah, the founder of Solo Capitals. Since its inception, the organization has hosted several successful events including the charity events, launch parties and various performances by leading musicians. Some of the big names involved in Autism Rocks campaign include Snoop Dog, Lenny Kravitz, Joss Stone and Elvis Costello.…
References: American Psychological Association(APA). (2002). Glossary of Psychological Terms. Retrieved February 10, 2016, from http://www.apa.org/research/action/glossary.aspx Autism Speaks. (2007).…
Some people think that autism is a limiting disability, but Grandin thinks that autistic have ability to solve some problems that normal people cannot. For instance, she can design many detailed pictures and animations in her mind, which this ability can help her in her career, such as designing plans for livestock farms and reduce the fear or stress in cattle because Grandin’s mind and cattle’s mind work similarly.…
There are challenges in having Autism Spectrum Disorder, but do the challenges outweigh the benefits? Two authors eloquently expressed different viewpoints on the concept of neurodiversity, and whether having a differently wired brain can be a strength in spite of the challenges that people with communication differences may face. One author, Steve Silberman believes that neurodiversity is a gift that should be embraced and better understood by the world we live in. The other author, Jonathan Mitchell expresses some of the struggles of living as an autistic person in the United States, and in a global society in the twenty first century. The first paper which I read, written as a proponent to the neurodiversity movement, by Silberman, emphasized…
Cognitive, Social and Emotional Capabilities in Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Sandra Romano SPCE 682 February 11, 2018 Siblings of Children with ASD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment in social and communication behaviors, concerns about how this may impact siblings of children with ASD in both positive and negative ways have surrounded some present studies. The following is a review of the present literature on the cognitive, social and emotional development and capacities of typical developing individuals who may be impacted by having a sibling with autism. Cognitive Abilities Researchers Gizzonio, Avanzini, Fabbri-destro, Campi, and Rizzolatti…
Autism is impairment of growth consists the function of the brain which causes the individual have difficulty time communicating with others. They tend to repeat same patterns of their behavior. The medical conditions of autism refer to spectrum condition, sleeping disorder, functional disorder, immune system and mental issues such as, anxiety, depression, stress, fear, anger, mood, impaired relationship with reality having hallucination and delusion, eating disorder, impulse control disorder, personality disorders and other disorders, etc. An autistic boy named John Haygood who is 10-year-old was arrested last week in Florida for assaulting his teacher and he did not know what happened at school. John Haygood mother was recording the police…
My research essay will focus on Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and vaccination. A lot of parents of Autistic children thought the MMR vaccine could be the first cause of ASD. The thesis statement of my essay will be to a prove there is no link between the MMR vaccine and Autism. This issue became a major public health problem due to the fear of connection between vaccinations and autism. I will explore the fact in this paper by showing the studies and researches result about vaccine and cannot be a cause of autism.…
Keeping a Sound Marriage : How Couples with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Maintain Their Marriages. Marriage is the mutual consent of two individuals to commit and to devote each other 's unconditional love, understanding, and respect regardless their customs, beliefs and/or religion. The following research outlines the important factors that are essential to keep a solid marriage, while having children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). During the investigation, numerous couples with children with ASD and without the Spectrum were interviewed as to find out the methods associated with maintaining a successful marriage.…
I believe that children with autism, learning to interact with first responders is critical. On the other hand, it is just as essential for first responders to understand autism and be prepared to respond effectively and safety to situations that arise involving children on the autism spectrum. For example, that incidence that occurred last week at a school in Florida, when a 10-year-old with autism was arrested last week and handcuffed. He clearly didn’t know what was happening and many on the autism spectrum do not like being touch. I know the child was being disruptive in class and threaten the paraprofessional in a previous incident, but law enforcement could have handle the matter differently and get the same result at the end.…
Autism is one of the most common yet misunderstood disorders of the modern age. Most Americans do not have a clear understanding of possible causes, what Autism actually is nor possible cures or treatments of this disorder. As autism effects 1 out of every 68 children born in the US annually, there is a large group of individuals whose lives have been touched by this ailment. Despite the large numbers of children and family’s crossing paths with this disorder, it is still not very clearly understood by the average person. An incredibly important step towards the better understanding of this disorder is having the basic facts available for the common man, presented in a way that is easy to understand and able to be parceled out in small components.…
So, on that note, we're headed back. He needs more help. He deserves more help. We have a great school picked out that specializes in young children with autism.…
The fastest growing disability right now is Autism. According to Gargiulo (2014), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects one’s ability on their social interaction skills. An individual with ASD also displays repetitive interests and behaviors and an impaired development in verbal and non-verbal communication. Some of the many characteristics of individuals with ASD are aggressiveness, hyperactiveness, short attention span, impulsive, hard time concentrating, often causing injury to themselves, little or no eye contact, and obsession with a certain toy or object. They may or may not have an understanding of the concept of Theory of mind which is knowing that others have their own mind that consists of their…
Introduction During my children with exceptionalities class had Kendall college, I was able to get a glance at the different types of disabilities students have. Because of the field hours I had to complete, I had the opportunity to observe an inclusion, self-contained and resource classroom along with interviewing those teachers. While doing my observations I was able to observe a student with autism in a inclusion classroom and in a resource classroom. Interviewing with these teachers, gave me an understanding of what these teachers went through every day with their students with disabilities.…