I have not taken care of patients with AD since I first became a nurse twenty years ago. Therefore, one thing I learned that I did not previously know…
Chapter 1 focuses on how ASD is classified and treated. Autism is largely still misunderstood so treatments and classification vary depending on doctor and family feelings. This chapter explores the theories behind the development of ASD and highlights several studies highlighting scientific research into the cause behind Autism. Chapter 2 primarily focuses on assessments at several different levels. The first type of assessment is a screener that is given to children who may be at risk for developmental delays.…
In this paper the organs of ASD its symptoms will be discussed and how it effects…
1. Sequence the steps to the strategy described for addressing sleep problems in children with ASD. Start with the 'baseline' phase. Include what happens when the child is successful as well as what the parent does when the child is not successful. a.…
Screening for ASD in children is becoming more prominent in todays society. With an increasing amount of ASD children going into acute care hospitals, nurses must be able to help them cope in this new environment. To help ASD children cope in an acute care setting, nurses have to understand what ASD is. They must be able to create an efficient care plan for each child’s specific needs as well. Nurses also have to be able to develop a communication…
Chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization are other diagnostic measures used for diagnosis (American Heart Association, 2015). Depending on the child’s age, symptoms, and general health will depend on the treatment. Some ASD and VSD will close on its own as the child grows. As for adults, the treatment options are typically the same. The treatment options for ASD include: Medication: Diuretics can help to get rid of the extra fluid from the body.…
12.Do you find your coping strategy an effective method? 13.What are your thoughts on ASD support groups? Would you or have you participated one?…
The design of proper diagnostic evaluations of ASD lends itself to best practices in the assessment of this disorder. Accurate diagnoses require that instruments are designed to assess the multiple domains that ASD affects which include functioning and behavior, and that parents and caregivers are involved and engaged, seeing how they are also active partners. It is also imperative that physicians, and pediatricians, in particular, serve an advocacy role in the healthcare systems to make sure that all families can access proper diagnostic and treatment services. References Huerta, M., & Lord, C. (2012). Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorders.…
I came across a wide range of patients with varying degrees of disorders particularly, childhood developmental disabilities, neuro communication disorders, neuro degenerative disorders and special needs population such as Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD), Down’s syndrome, Learning disability and Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (AD/HD). My clinical experiences have enriched my knowledge in the field and taught me how to integrate that knowledge into clinical practice. Furthermore, after coming to the United States, I was able to volunteer in nursing homes, hospitals and private speech-language therapy clinics which further my interests in the field. These involvements have enhanced my level of compliance and professionalism with clients, families and other health care professionals. My experience also include working as a Learning center tutor, recreational staff and as an Inclusion aid in pre-schools for children with learning disability.…
Research supports that females with ASD display more severe symptoms (Nydén et al., 2000), which could support the idea that both X-chromosomes in females have to be mutated in order for females to develop the disorder. Because the females that are diagnosed with ASD tend to be classified as low functioning more often than males, females require more abnormalities in their genes in order to manifest the symptoms of ASD (Szatmari et al., 2012). In research that looks at family genetic history of ASD, it was found that females with ASD have more first-degree relatives affected by the disorders than males do. Because the family history shows more people affected by the disorder, this reveals that in the females’ families there is more of a genetic…
Five participants were recruited for this study from a daycare center in a mid-western city. The age range of the participants was from two to four years of age. Two of the subjects 3 years old and 2.5 years old both had tentative diagnosis of ASD. The remaining three participants were typically developing students who were four years old. The study was conducted across 14 days which included two days of a peer training phase, followed by 12 days of the intervention phase.…
Today is known that ASD is caused by some type of brain development that went wrong. More than one factor could be playing a role but that will remain a mystery (Kaufmann and Silverman 1). Back a few years ago people did not have a clue what was going on with their children and blamed it on laziness and lack of effort to teach their children…
What is a worse fate for a child- a life-threatening disease or a developmental-behavioral disorder? Fortunately, it is not a choice anyone has to make with the help of vaccines. It may seem scary, leaving a child’s fate into others hands, but it’s necessary. Parents would normally feel helpless when children succumb to illness, and the last people they can trust for dire situations are doctors.…
Researching ASD topics and approaches allows for educators to have the knowledge and skills to effectively collaborate, and utilize instructional interventions to create the best educational plan for students. The research project also correlated to CEC Standard 5, which examines instructional planning and strategies, as well as, CED Standard 6, which reviews professional learning and ethical practice. As special education professionals, it is our responsibility to be aware of ASD the best, evidence-based approaches and practices to effectively support special needs…
Antisocial personality disorder is usually described as a personality disorder in which a person’s cognition and personality is impaired. This symptom causes an individual to suffer from both self and interpersonal functioning. According to the DSM-V, an individual with antisocial personality disorder must exhibit antagonism and disinhibiting. They also have impaired personal and interpersonal functioning. This disorder is closely connected to criminal behavior.…