Asperger syndrome

children have the opportunity to learn. Autism is part of what is known as autistic spectrum. This was identified by Leo Kanner in 1943 in the John Hopkins Hospital. In the same year the German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger described a milder form of this disorder we now know as Asperger syndrome. Until the early 1960s very few people who were not doctors, psychologists, special teachers, had heard of autistic children. But then and even more so in recent decades the problems of these children…

This past weekend I took the opportunity by going to a play near me in Iowa City called Dancing Lessons. This play was shown at the Riverside Theatre. I’ve been to this theatre before, seeing Line of Descent when my teacher was one of the main roles. The first time I went to this theatre, I actually really enjoyed the feel of the theatre on how small it was. It had a good vibe for me right away, so I was excited to go back. When I first heard about this play, I didn’t think it was an actual show…

with Aspergers in mind. Much to my surprise, I learned that her daughter, who I will call "Sarah", to protect her confidentiality, has two sisters who are also on the spectrum. One might conclude that any parent raising multiple children with this disability would be constantly frazzled and wondering, "Why me?", but the opposite was revealed. Sarah 's mother, who I will refer to as Mrs. White, is instead an intelligent, caring, grateful parent. She is the kind of parent I wish every child could…

Home visits are a typical part of research studies especially when it involves the developmental stages of children. Recently, when entering a participant’s home and preparing to perform the Bayley’s Scales of Infant Development, it is obvious the participant (a thirty month old child) was not interested in the visitors whom just entered her home. However, it is apparent that the child is intrigued by the toys being unpacked and quickly zero-in’s on small red blocks (just big enough to fit…

diagnosing Autism. Autism is a disorder discovered by two different people at two different times. The first person who discovered the disorder was an American man, Leo Kanner. The second person who discovered Autism was an Austrian pediatrician, Hans Asperger. The word autism comes from a Greek word meaning self. One of the most common symptoms of Autism is not wanting to be social. (“Ramachandran, 9”) Autism is the most…

Developmental Skill differences between Autistic Individuals and Typically Developing Individuals Approximately 3 children of every 1,000 between the ages of three and ten have autism. Most of these children may show early signs of autism upon birth, however most children develop signs between 18 and 36 months. The parents of these children notice occurrences such as restricted and repetitive behavior and deficits in communication. These symptoms are just a few that most parents notice within…

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…

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been a disorder that has been around for many generations, and has been classified as a “disease” by some scholars and doctors, but that is not the case. It is classified as a symptom of abnormal development in a pre-developed brain. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by very impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and a sort of repetitive behavior that exists. Since there are many children…

varies learning/intellectual disabilities, these are just a general idea of what can place a child onto the Autism Spectrum. Recently the DSM-5 has moved all Autism Disorders under the same category known has ASD, these disorders like Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Syndrome, and many more now make up the Autism Spectrum and fall under ASD. ASD is a very unique disorder. You can have one child who can verbally communicate and is extremely artistic, and another who cannot communicate verbally at, but…

Having a child is considered to be one of the most precious and memorable moments of a parent’s lifetime. No parent can anticipate that their child will be affected by certain disorders especially one like Autism. According to Autism Speaks, the nation 's leading organization to help improve the life of those affected by autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive,…