Autism is a developmental disorder comprising abnormal function in three domains: language development social development, and behavior. (Hay, Levin, Deterding, & Abzug, 2014, p. 1111).Due to this disorder, children with autism usually fine it difficult to relate to their family, siblings or peers. Autism is under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which comprises of pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. Current prevalence estimates range from one to two in 1,000 children are diagnosed with autism. The autism society of America estimates there are over 1.5 million people in the United States with some form of autism, and as many as 115,000 of them are children.(Sheehan, 2000,
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According to Parse, “the concept of culture has many traditional definitions, referring to the lived beliefs, customs, and habits carried from one generation to another as ancestral lineage” She also described culture as an umbrella offering and defending a sense of solidarity (Parse, 2009, p. 305). Diagnosing autism can be a difficult and long-lasting procedure; however for some families of minority cultures it can be even more challenging. Culture and family values plays a major role in the acceptance of a child diagnosed with autism and the treatment options involved. For e.g. in most African and Latino household, the man is the culturally seen and understood to be the head of the home, they however feel a sense of weakness, hopelessness and failure if they have a child that is intellectually …show more content…
This stage relates to school-aged children, ages 6-11. At this stage, children begin to explore their environment, they seek reassurance and acknowledgment from their parents. They thrive in a sense of accomplishment. In the same manner, an autistic child needs a reward for good behavior. Allowing an Autistic child to strengthen his or her skills will enable them become more confident about him or herself. Erickson believes that a sense of accomplishment in making and building should triumph otherwise children may develop a permanent sense of inferiority. (Darcy & Travers, 2004).
On the contrary, Erickson’s 2nd stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt which usually begins between 2-3years of age contradicts the psychosocial development of an autistic child. During this stage, Erickson proposes that children are becoming increasingly independent and gain control over their bodies and acquire self-control. (Darcy, 2004 pg. 30) but in reality, autistic children do not have self-control, they are usually very impulsive and definitely not independent with
According to Parse, “the concept of culture has many traditional definitions, referring to the lived beliefs, customs, and habits carried from one generation to another as ancestral lineage” She also described culture as an umbrella offering and defending a sense of solidarity (Parse, 2009, p. 305). Diagnosing autism can be a difficult and long-lasting procedure; however for some families of minority cultures it can be even more challenging. Culture and family values plays a major role in the acceptance of a child diagnosed with autism and the treatment options involved. For e.g. in most African and Latino household, the man is the culturally seen and understood to be the head of the home, they however feel a sense of weakness, hopelessness and failure if they have a child that is intellectually …show more content…
This stage relates to school-aged children, ages 6-11. At this stage, children begin to explore their environment, they seek reassurance and acknowledgment from their parents. They thrive in a sense of accomplishment. In the same manner, an autistic child needs a reward for good behavior. Allowing an Autistic child to strengthen his or her skills will enable them become more confident about him or herself. Erickson believes that a sense of accomplishment in making and building should triumph otherwise children may develop a permanent sense of inferiority. (Darcy & Travers, 2004).
On the contrary, Erickson’s 2nd stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt which usually begins between 2-3years of age contradicts the psychosocial development of an autistic child. During this stage, Erickson proposes that children are becoming increasingly independent and gain control over their bodies and acquire self-control. (Darcy, 2004 pg. 30) but in reality, autistic children do not have self-control, they are usually very impulsive and definitely not independent with