Introduction: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are often thought to be born perfectly healthy and may bring bitter disappointments to parents or caregivers who are later told that their child has such a severe disorder. Yet many of them overcome their disappointment, and dedicate themselves completely to the child. They intervene when necessary and help him/her blossom.
Description: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of developmental disorder that varies in symptoms, severity, functions, and features (Anagnostou et al, 2014). According to Anagnostou et al, the main features of ASD are impairments in communication, repetitive behaviors and restricted interests.
Prevalence
Many researchers give …show more content…
The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of mental Disorders (DSM) is also used in making an ASD diagnosis in addition to many physicians referring a child for a complete medical work up (Brentani et al.2013). A key to making an accurate diagnosis is having a clear understanding of the child’s social and communication skills, and developmental deficits (Anagnostou et al, 2014).
Symptoms of ASD Symptoms of ASD include, impaired social interactions, poor communication skills, (Brentani et al.2013) and issues with visual and motor skills. In addition to failure to develop age appropriate relationships, many children with ASD also show a lack of shared enjoyment and exhibit repetitive behaviors (Brentani et al.2013).
Impaired social interaction Children with ASD have a hard time developing appropriate peer relationships (Brentani et al.2013). They often have no or poor eye contact. They have little interests in others feelings or interests (Brentani et al.2013). They do not reciprocate smiles, and do not have joint attention (Anagnostou et al, …show more content…
Studies have shown that early diagnosis and intervention improve the outcomes for these children (Cangialose and Allen, 2014). Recommended treatment is for five days a week, for five hours a day. It is essential to include parent training and repeated teaching opportunities that are structured over brief periods of time for effective results (Brentani et al.2013). Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is also widely accepted in the world of ASD (Dixon et al. 2014).
Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABA is useful in learning new skills through intensive practices and targeted reinforcement (Brentani et al.2013). ABA is implemented through positive reinforcement, which uses incentives to promote good behaviors of a child. Shaping is likewise implemented to encourage desired behaviors by rewarding. Fading is used to increase independence by gradually reducing prompts. ABA is not limited to these methods (Brentani et al.2013).
Research done There is a lot of research being done to improve interventions, such as the PEAK assessment and the PEAK Relational Training System (Dixon et al. 2014). Researchers are also testing how the performance of a child is affected when being observed. The difference of the outcome between the normal developing child and the child with ASD is being analyzed as well (Chevallier et
Description: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of developmental disorder that varies in symptoms, severity, functions, and features (Anagnostou et al, 2014). According to Anagnostou et al, the main features of ASD are impairments in communication, repetitive behaviors and restricted interests.
Prevalence
Many researchers give …show more content…
The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of mental Disorders (DSM) is also used in making an ASD diagnosis in addition to many physicians referring a child for a complete medical work up (Brentani et al.2013). A key to making an accurate diagnosis is having a clear understanding of the child’s social and communication skills, and developmental deficits (Anagnostou et al, 2014).
Symptoms of ASD Symptoms of ASD include, impaired social interactions, poor communication skills, (Brentani et al.2013) and issues with visual and motor skills. In addition to failure to develop age appropriate relationships, many children with ASD also show a lack of shared enjoyment and exhibit repetitive behaviors (Brentani et al.2013).
Impaired social interaction Children with ASD have a hard time developing appropriate peer relationships (Brentani et al.2013). They often have no or poor eye contact. They have little interests in others feelings or interests (Brentani et al.2013). They do not reciprocate smiles, and do not have joint attention (Anagnostou et al, …show more content…
Studies have shown that early diagnosis and intervention improve the outcomes for these children (Cangialose and Allen, 2014). Recommended treatment is for five days a week, for five hours a day. It is essential to include parent training and repeated teaching opportunities that are structured over brief periods of time for effective results (Brentani et al.2013). Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is also widely accepted in the world of ASD (Dixon et al. 2014).
Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABA is useful in learning new skills through intensive practices and targeted reinforcement (Brentani et al.2013). ABA is implemented through positive reinforcement, which uses incentives to promote good behaviors of a child. Shaping is likewise implemented to encourage desired behaviors by rewarding. Fading is used to increase independence by gradually reducing prompts. ABA is not limited to these methods (Brentani et al.2013).
Research done There is a lot of research being done to improve interventions, such as the PEAK assessment and the PEAK Relational Training System (Dixon et al. 2014). Researchers are also testing how the performance of a child is affected when being observed. The difference of the outcome between the normal developing child and the child with ASD is being analyzed as well (Chevallier et