Children suffering from autism may have trouble making eye contact, is happy to play alone or prefers to be alone, impaired language skills, using gestures, lack of response, delay in speech or repetition of words, hand flapping, rocking back and forth, try to harm themselves (self-injurious behaviour) like banging the head, poking their eyes, poking the skin, etc., and, constantly throw tantrums, walk on their toes, etc. About 50% of the autistic population possess an average or above average…
Asperger’s and Autism syndromes are disorders that affect a child’s social skills. The child becomes isolated and does not and/or know how to interact well with others. A new trending game called “Pokemon go” seems to be helping kids on these spectrums. As can be seen in the case of Ian Thayer, who has Asperger’s syndrome; Pokemon has motivated him to go outdoors and even initiate conversations with people who share a common interest of the game.…
Ben Smith, a student from Towson University, successfully graduated. What is extraordinary, is that he was able to overcome barriers, challenges and struggles that came with having autism. Autism is estimated to have affected over 21 million people around the world. It impairs social interaction, and restricts certain verbal or non-verbal behaviors, oftentimes repetitive. But one student with diagnosed autism beat the odds.…
1. After viewing a Heider-Simmel animation like the one shown during class (i.e. the film clip with the moving shapes), how might someone with ASD describe what they saw? a. The smaller triangle moved left and then right, accelerated rapidly, and then disappeared from view, while the large triangle remained in a fixed position in the center of the box. b.…
Here are some symptoms that parents should look for according to Jenny McCarthy in her book “Louder than Words” (11-23) an autistic person will have difficulty communicating, they may develop their language very slowly or not at all, they may repeat words or passages or commercial, or just communicate with gestures instead of using words. They may have difficulty making or keeping friend, they will not participate in interactive games, and they would rather be alone than with a group, they would rather spend time with objects than others. Many autistic people have sensory problems, some do not like loud noises; many will place their hands over their ears, they don’t like to be touched by others because they find it over stimulating, they…
In today’s world, there is a vast number of reasons why it is tough for autistic people to connect with others: “People on the autism spectrum vary enormously from each other, but they all have impaired social communication skills of one kind or another” (Article 1). Social communication skills are defined as verbal and non-verbal. Speaking and listening are examples of verbal skills, where as, making eye contact is an illustration of non-verbal skill. U.K. Autism Research has printed a list of case findings of how autistic individuals are socially non-responsive. Some behaviors that may be displayed are;: "Are unwilling to make direct eye contact with other people.…
Inglese and Elder state that it may be caused by several factors, such as genetic susceptibility and environmental influences. The article goes on to explain that children meeting the criteria for autism exhibit a variety of deficits that are outlined by the DSM-IV. The child must meet at least two criteria involving social impairment, one criteria involving impaired communication, and one concerning their range of interests. Children must also display the condition before three years of age. Lee, L., Harrington, R., Louie, B., & Newschaffer, C. (2007).…
THE WAY I SEE IT A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s By Temple Grandin Introduction Autism/Asperger’s Disease affects the way a person communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. Everyday life for people with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) can be confusing, frightening and lack meaning.…
I interviewed the mother of B.G. who is 10 years old. B.G. was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Shortly after being diagnosed the mother quickly began to research and get answers from many different doctors. She got immediate help and professional diagnosis when B.G. was 3 years old. She noticed a lack of facial expression and minimal babbling or talking from B.G. Socially he was not sharing or making eye contact with peers or the parents.…
Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism branches off to many other disorders such as Asperger syndrome and Savant syndromes. These disorders have difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. People who endure such symptoms have a hard time making friends and an even harder time performing daily activities of living. Having this disorder does not mean a normal life can not be possible.…
We are all social beings; we all want someone by our side. Rumors have stated that individuals with autism are unable or unwilling to form meaningful social relationships. However, the truth could not be farther than that. These rumors consume the truth slowly, but truth prevails. Although individuals with autism have difficulty with social interaction, despite this difficulty, one with autism can still have close social relationships, fall in love and have children (Autism myths, page 2).…
A child suffering from autism would mainly have trouble with social interaction and communication, making it nearly impossible to function in public settings; however, it is a possibility that children experiencing disabilities would experience these same problems. Children with disabilities don't necessarily have trouble in public settings but rather their disability makes it seem as though they have troubles such as a child with the attention disability ADHD, also known as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, has the symptoms of having limited attention and hyperactivity, making it seem as though they can't function in public, but they really can't control their symptoms. Autism's symptom is trouble in social settings where ADHD's symptom is hyperactivity. Children with autism may also have trouble thinking flexibly or on complex levels, something that is required of children in education. They can become obsessed with certain things and engage in repetitive behavior.…
Although you may not have Autism, it is a big deal around the world that everyone should be knowledgeable about. It is important to know how to act when you are around someone who has Autism.…
Many children in early childhood years are exposed to multiple risks, including poverty, poor health, unstimulating environments, and low quality education, which affect their development (sensory-motor, cognitive, and social-emotional). Children’s development is influenced by psychological, social, and biological factors, the first years of child life are important because substantial development occur in all domains. Also, it is noteworthy that early cognitive and social emotional development are significant determinants of school progress and success in later years. Accordingly, there should be a focus on this age in children life to ensure that they can develop normally and progress in school effectively with minimum obstacles. In case that this issue will not take the required actions to be solved, children would be at risk of having educational, psychological, and behavioral issues.…
In a conversion with an autistic person there may be less exchanging of thoughts, interests, ideas, and feelings, this can lead to a lack of empathy. In addition to, when it comes to humor, an autistic person may misinterpret jokes, this can lead to many social problems because they do not understand what others think, want or feel. Many people with autism experience sensitivity to stimuli. According to Psychology Today, this sensory processing disorder presents a major social challenge; the meeting of new people brings new sensory information such as smells, sounds, sights, and other types of input causing a surprise response. This can cause autistic people to avoid forming new friendships, relationships, or social…