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    Mirror Neuron Dysfunction

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    Introduction Through decades of research, the Autism Spectrum Disorder has confused many researchers on what the causes of autism are. As studies continued, the finding of the sources behind autism were not found but a reason for the lack of communication skills was found within the brain. A mirror neuron dysfunction has been one of the main reasons for the stagnation of communication behavior within the autism spectrum disorder community. When trying to improve the dysfunction of the mirror…

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    search the Internet, you’ll find more than 400 therapies that claim to treat or ‘cure’ Autism Spectrum Disorder? In today's research tells there are only 2% of treatments that are strongly supported by evidence. ‘Fad’ therapies for autism spectrum disorder approaches that quickly become popular for a while, then disappear. They sound promising and show amazing results, but aren’t usually supported by scientific evidence. The use of Holding therapy for autism spectrum disorder is based on a…

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    According to the online dictionary, the types of autism disorders are a brain development disorder that children develop at a really early age. Autism result in language delays, difficulty with socializing and communicating with others, and also causes people to have unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with an autistic disorder also have intellectual disability. Autism is now known as autism spectrum disorder because of the wide range of symptoms and levels of impairment that can…

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    issue to neglect. One of such developmental disorder is autism. Autism is a neurological developmental disorder. Autism is not a single condition, but is a spectrum of disorders. Autism is one of the five developmental disorders listed under autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) apart from Asperger's syndrome, Rett disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive development disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The idiom ‘autism spectrum disorders’ is the common classification…

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    Autism In Australia

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    prevalence of autism in Australia and Singapore. Preventions and treatments of autism will be discussed after the prevalence in the two countries. Lastly, there be an overview about autism. 2.0 Definition “Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people.” There are fluctuating degrees of autism where some can lead ordinary lives while others need support. (Autism…

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    Asperger’s syndrome is as well as what Autism spectrum disorders are.How much do you really know about these disorders? Many people are afraid of these disorders because they don’t understand them. The following research should will be able to help people reformulate their knowledge on these topics. You hear the name Asperger’s and you know it sounds familiar, Because it is, but what is this disorder? Asperger’s syndrome is one of the known disorders on the Autism spectrum. People who…

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    Autism Diagnostic Criteria: For autism, there are many different indicators that one may have this developmental disorder. If a child has repetitive and restricted patterns of behavior, activities and interests, impairments in communication or social interaction, it could be a sign that they are experiencing this developmental delay. According to information from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a child must meet at least six of the characteristics…

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    INTRODUCTION In this search story I will talk about Autism in children and why the people discriminate autistic children, if their child can born like that?. Autism can 't interfere in to every person do many things in life, no matter what difficulty can be. All 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…

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    Causes Of Autism

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    Autism has been increasing very rapidly for the previous fifty years. It was originally thought as childhood schizophrenia. With plenty of research and strength of mind physicians have categorized it as its own syndrome. They have come very close in order to understanding accurately what the reason with reference to this so called” epidemic” is. Autism is diagnosed in children around the age of three. It has been diagnosed in children after the age of three, but this is an occasional incidence.…

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    Genetic Theory Of Autism

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    A theory has come about concerning autism, many people are concerned that it may be an environmental disorder rather than a genetic mutation. This new theory centers around environmental influences, when referring to environmental causes this can include the age of conception, nutrition and diet during pregnancy, and infection throughout pregnancy. The most noted characteristic of this is that fetuses and babies are exposed to several chemicals, viruses, and pesticides. But there is not much…

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