Watching each of the six videos, I observed a wide range of behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Each of the observable behaviors met criteria on the DSM-IV and DSM-V, but I am focusing more on the DSM-V diagnostic criteria.
The first video focuses on a 2-year-old boy, who displayed one of the early signs of autism. This early sign is hand flapping. The boy can be seen running back and forth, flapping his hands, dancing, and “stomping” his shadow. His mother constantly calls his name, but he is not responsive each time and does not make clear eye contact with her. The behaviors observed align with criteria in the DSM-V Autism Spectrum Disorder criteria (299.00-F84.0), which states “Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history” (Autism Speaks 2015). Under this …show more content…
She discusses how she can focus on one subject or interest and learn everything and anything there is to know about that interest. Also, she talks about how people with the same disorder can see more solutions to problems than "typicals" (as she calls them). For example, when her friend needs help with a problem she comes to her and she is able to give her friend long-term solutions, instead of patting her on her back while crying. Her behaviors align with the DSM-V criteria of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. The specific criteria that her behaviors align with are the highly restricted, fixated interests. In the last video, the individual showed no signs of language deficits. She spoke clearly and with expression. According to DSM-IV for Asperger’s Syndrome, “In contrast to Autistic Disorder, there are no clinically significant delays in language.” In the other five videos, the individuals either did not speak or their speech was
The first video focuses on a 2-year-old boy, who displayed one of the early signs of autism. This early sign is hand flapping. The boy can be seen running back and forth, flapping his hands, dancing, and “stomping” his shadow. His mother constantly calls his name, but he is not responsive each time and does not make clear eye contact with her. The behaviors observed align with criteria in the DSM-V Autism Spectrum Disorder criteria (299.00-F84.0), which states “Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history” (Autism Speaks 2015). Under this …show more content…
She discusses how she can focus on one subject or interest and learn everything and anything there is to know about that interest. Also, she talks about how people with the same disorder can see more solutions to problems than "typicals" (as she calls them). For example, when her friend needs help with a problem she comes to her and she is able to give her friend long-term solutions, instead of patting her on her back while crying. Her behaviors align with the DSM-V criteria of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. The specific criteria that her behaviors align with are the highly restricted, fixated interests. In the last video, the individual showed no signs of language deficits. She spoke clearly and with expression. According to DSM-IV for Asperger’s Syndrome, “In contrast to Autistic Disorder, there are no clinically significant delays in language.” In the other five videos, the individuals either did not speak or their speech was