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.…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is the fastest growing developmental disability in the US. One in 70 boys is diagnosed with Autism compared to one in 315 girls. The etiology of ASD is unknown; however, the following areas of research may help explain ASD: genetics, neurological structure and development, and environmental factors. It affects an individual's social interaction and the ability to accept and adapt to changes in the environment.…
As illustrated in the text “Autism is a severe disorder of development characterized by abnormalities in communication, social relationships and patterns of behavior”…
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.…
Children that have ASD struggle in the following 3 areas: (a) Social-emotional reciprocity: Being able to hold and keep a conversation going. Being able to have social interactions based on similar interests, emotions, and affect. (b) Nonverbal communication: Being able to use eye contact with others when it’s necessary, knowing to use hand gestures, and knowing what facial expression is appropriate to use. (c) Interpersonal relationships: Having a desire and interest to form friendships, and bonds with others, and being able to maintain…
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).…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the brain’s development of social and communication skills. A person with autism may have repetitive behaviors, social challenges, and communication difficulties which last throughout a person’s lifetime. About one percent of the world’s population is living with autism, and about 3.5 million Americans are living with an ASD. There is no known single cause for autism, but most accept that autism is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Brain scans show differences in the brain structure when compared to a neurotypical brain (Autism-Society).…
Focus your attention to the world around you. Your interpretations rely on your ability to relate to the outside world, express yourself as an individual with communication and gestures, and create lasting relationships through social interactions. However, these are foreign concepts to over two million individuals in the United States alone diagnosed with the third most common developmental disability. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological developmental disorder with symptoms showing within the first three years of life. The disorder is five times more likely in boys than in girls, but it knows no social, ethnic, or racial boundaries.…
The Centers for Disease and Control reported that the global prevalence for Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased by 78% since 2002, with one in every sixty-eight children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). A diagnosis of ASD includes several lifelong neurodevelopment disorders. These include Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Asperger’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Rett Syndrome (CDC, 2014). These disorders are often marked by varied limitations in social interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. While these limitations…
Due to the rise in the number of children who are autistic, it is important that all members of the community understand the effects of autism. Knowing the causes, symptoms and treatment of autism will help parents and the communities identify autistic children. Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people. According to the autism society, as of July 2015 there is no known single cause for autism spectrum disorder, but it is known that autism is a rare gene that causes and abnormalities in brain structure and function.…
Most children have the ability to initiate joint attention, request their wants, and take turns. However, initiating joint attention, requesting, and turn-taking behavior are often significantly impaired in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These three communicative behaviors have been linked to important developmental outcomes in children with ASD. It has been found that social reciprocity is one of the core deficits of autism, which has led some researchers to believe that improving turn taking and initiating joint attention may reduce the severity of ASD. Besides joint attention, requesting, and turn-taking, children will ASD generally have difficulty learning new skills.…
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that limits social and communicative abilities. Autism is becoming more prevalent in our society. More and more children are being diagnosed with the disorder and there have been conflicting views on the actual causes of the disorder. Autism has gained national awareness and with this awareness, there is research being done to improve the lives of the people that live this disorder. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome.…
According to the CDC, Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States is 1 in 68 births. Out of the world’s population, approximately 1% has ASD. The pervasiveness of ASD has dramatically risen over the past ten years; In fact, the CDC named ASD the fastest-growing developmental disability. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) defined Autism Spectrum Disorder as “a complex group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and interaction. Because of ASD’s increasing prevalence not only in the US, but all over the world, it is necessary to raise awareness of…
With the recent measles outbreak, there has been another disease in the news. Autism is a disease that affects millions of people globally. This is a relatively recent disease that has developed over the past few decades. It has a wide range of severity and can affect people in a variety of ways. This is why it is so confusing to researchers, parents and children affected by autism.…
a child with autism can show a lack of seeking to share enjoyment, interest, or achievements with other people. They also lack in identifying and responding appropriately to other’s emotional States. For example,…