Asperger syndrome

Cognitive, Social and Emotional Capabilities in Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Sandra Romano SPCE 682 February 11, 2018 Siblings of Children with ASD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment in social and communication behaviors, concerns about how this may impact siblings of children with ASD in both positive and negative ways have surrounded some present studies. The following is a review of the…

1 in 45 children has been diagnosed with autism. These kids face more challenges than you or me. Not many charities are dedicated to helping kids with autism or sensory processing challenges. At Oak City Soccer these kids get to do what they love in an environment that fits their needs. Oak City Soccer is the best choice of a charity when it comes to having measureable goals, serving needs in our community, and our contributions having an effect on the charity. Oak City Soccer is a relatively…

In a world full of stereotypes, the worst one possible for most people is autism. Being labeled autistic usually means that people think of the subject as a savage animal that should be euthanized at worst and an illiterate idiot who can’t even feed themselves at best. People want to get rid of autism altogether, with that label as part of the reason why. However, like Temple says “people are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There is no single magic…

Multicultural issues involving autism is not a topic that is talked about a lot. A lot of research and studies have not been done to see what are some of the issues that the world have when it comes to autism. Many of studies have shown ample of evidence that individuals with autism exhibit a myriad of unusual social, communication, and behavioral patterns of interactions that present many challenges for families and service providers. However, there is a dearth of quality works on multicultural…

Autism is very common in today’s world per The National Epidemiologic Database for the Study of Autism, autism rates have increased from 39 to 204% worldwide. Parents are worried because the percentage of autism cases has been going up. Experts in the field are wondering if these children have been incorrectly diagnosed. This disorder can’t be cured, treatment may help for years or be lifelong. Medical diagnosis is very important. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the…

What is autism? Autism is a disorder that is a very important responsibility. Autism isn't just a disorder it's a disability that is caused by how well the brain works. Autism isn't just anything to be happy about the cause; some people want to be autistic so they could get a lot of attention when they want it. People always want what everything someone else gets. You can’t just get autism when you want it. Autism is not your choice it’s the nature’s choice. Nature picks your choice on the day…

Among the developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders are considered the most severe with 1 in every 68 children diagnosed each year according to statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Autism appears to have its roots in very early brain development, usually emerging within a child’s first three years of life and incorporates deficiencies of the afflicted one’s social skills, including being aware of people’s feelings, verbal and nonverbal…

According to research by Cihak and Foust (2008), touch points, or as we call them, math manipulatives are a more effective way of teaching students with autism problem solving skills for single digit addition than using the number line. Because students with autism and other severe disabilities have such difficulty learning basic arithmetic, educators need to be using the most effective teaching strategies for them. Because of this, these two researchers did a study to compare the use of number…

As the world, has progressed over the years, so has the medical field. There are many new disorders and diseases being found. We have been aware of one disorder for many years; this disorder is known as the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Per “Autism Speaks” the disorder is characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. A wonderful idea to help someone with ASD would be to provide them a clinic that would involve…

Autism is a lifetime disability that affects with how people learn and interact with others. Throughout the years, various of questions presented about autism in mainstream classrooms. Including, how they learn, who teaches them, and the pace in which they complete their work. Having teachers with no knowledge on teaching students with autism creates obstacles. In addition, peers and parents may not fully grasp what the school districts are trying to accomplish. Having them in mainstream…