Autism therapies

compared to autism, FXS is a comprehensive disorder, characterized by numerous physical and behavioral symptoms. FXS is a caused by trinucleotide repeats on the X chromosome, which prevents the production of the protein FMRP, that is necessary for normal brain functioning. It is important for parents, educators, and the general population to better understand this syndrome, as interventions must be targeted for the characteristics specific to FXS, rather than simply lumping it together with…

Autism: An exploration into a unique mind Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the U.S. and affects tens of millions of families worldwide. The occurrence of Autism has increased 30% in the last two years. A family caring for someone with Autism spends, on average, $60,000 per year on resources to help their loved one. Autism Speaks is the worlds ' leading Autism advocacy organization whose mission is " To improve the lives and future of all who struggle with an…

Autism is possibly one of the most well known disorders due to its nature. By this I am talking of many things, the range that it can affect people, the diagnosis rates, and the unique symptoms that can occur. In most peoples minds, Autism is an extremely damaging disease when talking of the quality of life for the one affected, but this isn 't necessarily true. Along with quality of life, the reasons for autism are also misunderstood and possibly incorrect. With diagnosis of Autism Spectrum…

Bibliography: Autism Bethany Hall Eastern Kentucky University SED 578 Autism is discussed a lot in the special education field as well as the media. I chose this topic because I find myself wanting to learn more about this disorder. It is very common and I will definitely come into contact with it in my future career as a speech language pathologist. I found all of my resources by using the Online EKU Resource Library. When looking for these sources, I searched for topics such as…

would probably know what autism is through watching the movie Rain Man, whose character was so brilliantly played by Dustin Hoffman. The movie highlighted many of the frustrations faced by families with dealing with an autistic child or adult. It sheds light on the daily realities that a high-functioning person must face with autism. However, there are still many myths surrounding autism. So, let us get some of the facts straight in this article - what is autism? Autism is a brain disorder that…

org/research/action/glossary.aspx Autism Speaks. (2007). Glossary of Terms. Retrieved February 10, 2016, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/video-glossary/glossary-terms Baker-Ericzen,M.,Brookman-Frazee,K., & Stahmer, A. (2008). Stress Levels and Adaptability in Parents of Toddlers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research & Practice/or Persons with Severe Disabilities, 30(4), 194-204. Bedesem, P., Boyd, B., & Mancil, G. (2009, December). Parental stress and autism:…

background of Autism, how did it all begin? Before Autism was named, our ancestors did not know what it was, but they label it as being mentally retarded.” Eugene Bleuler a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first to use the term in 1911, refer to one in the group symptoms of schizophrenia” (www.webmd.com). It was until the 1940’s when doctors started using the word autism because they found that it was an emotional and social issue. Many thought the person was just insane. One of the founders of…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a diverse and complex developmental disability. ASD is a spectrum which means that it affects each individual differently. Any number of behaviors, characteristics, and symptoms can be present while remaining under ASD (Autism Society, 2016). It is common for individuals who have ASD to experience trouble with communication, behavior, and social abilities. Communication skills that can be affected by ASD include learning to read or write, learning a language…

In 1944 a Viennese pediatrician named Hans Asperger conducted a clinical research trial involving 200 children in which four boys manifested traits associated with autism but had normal cognitive functions and language development, yet significantly lacked interpersonal skills. He had classified their behavior as autistic psychopathy and detailed that it was responsible for their idiosyncrasies such as unreciprocated nonverbal communication, self-imposed isolation, and specialized…

My fascination with Autism Spectrum Disorder stemmed mainly from my family’s interest in it. My mother and both of her parents worked in educational psychology and regaled me with stories and challenges of their careers all my life. Once I was old enough to borrow books from my mom, I was drawn to her extensive collection of books on educational psychology and ASD, specifically. As I grew up I realized that a career working with individuals with ASD was what I wanted with my future. Once my…