Autism therapies

Autism is the fastest growing disability within our country. DSM-IV-TR includes five Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD): Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). It is defined by IDEA as a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before the age of three that adversely affects a child’s…

Summary Autism is a lifelong disability requiring various services that include be-havior interventions services, habilitative services, prescriptions, and any necessary screenings. Therefore, it is important for all individuals affected by this disability to have healthcare and for this healthcare to be affordable. Autism does not discriminate when it comes to the economic status of in-dividuals. It affects individuals that are very poor or some of the wealthiest individuals. Therefore, those…

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disorder of the brain’s development. It can range from social impairment, difficulties in speak and communication, pattern behaviors. It is a growing disorder in today’s society. Within the continental United States, one out of every 88 children is diagnosed with Autism or have been placed on the Autism Spectrum. I think that talking about the effects on the family is very important and should be discussed. There are multiple types of Autism, some children…

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…

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…

performance of persons’ with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). All articles reviewed by Watling & Hauer were published between January of 2006 and April of 2013 (Watling & Hauer, 2015). Watling & Hauer’s review is a part of the AOTA initiative to increase the use of evidence based practice (EBP) in occupational therapy and specifically examined intervention the following question, “What is the evidence for sensory integration and SBIs within the scope of occupational therapy practice to improve…

Autism Autism is a disorder that affects how someone communicates and interacts with others. Some causes for this disorder are problems in the nervous system, rubella in the pregnant mother, or some just think there is no cause for autistic kids. To understand autism, we need to understand the symptoms, treatments, and what it is like to live with it. Autism is a disorder were kids have a difficulty communicating and forming relationships with other people, but more males get affected than…

The Born On a Blue Day is a book about a character named Daniel Tammet. This character has an extremely rare form of autism named Asperger’s syndrome, which gives him unimaginable metal powers. Asperger’s syndrome is a form of autism, which is considered a high functioning form of autism. Obsessive compulsive disorder plays a great part with Asperger’s syndrome. It is also subcategorized as being a part of a pervasive developmental disorders, in which it involves delays in many basic skills.…

What is Autism? We are especially touched by those who are in some way disabled yet people are so quick to judge them. Now place yourself in their shoes. How much would it take for you to leave your comfort zone, and realize that there disability not only affects them but everyone who loves them. We should not judge those with disabilities because they did not ask to have it. There are many different causes and signs for people with autism, and there are some treatment options out…

Special Education: Autism Introduction: Within our society, special education in a school environment is viewed as a group of students who have social, mental, or physical disabilities. Throughout this research, autistic student’s behavior and traits will be analyzed from different perspectives. Autism has been an ongoing issue throughout the centuries across demographic groups. Autism, known as a type of special education, is not known to have any social, ethnic or racial boundaries (Dyches,…