Autism

Autism Author and Mother to an autistic child Elaine Hall once said “They say it takes a village to raise a child. I think it takes a child with autism or other special needs to raise the consciousness of a village”. Autism is a multi-faceted and unique disorder that affects the behavior, communicative functions, civil interactions and brain development. There have been many advancements and changes to the description of the disorder and how it influences those afflicted and those around them.…

that she thinks her friend has autism because “she talks weirdly” and “gets confused with past tense and present tense”. Although this may be a case with some people with autism, and she could correctly answer the following questions regarding core attributes of individuals with autism (i.e., may need help with learning how to read or write, may have difficulty in talking or expressing themselves), if such a feature is her only way to determine whether someone has autism or not, this may lead…

For the following assignment, I had the pleasure to interview a parent whose child has autism. I am very thankful for this parent telling me the information about their child as it is going to help me become a better teacher as well as a better person. For some people, it can be a very touchy subject but I am thankful that this parent was very open-minded. I now am aware of the problems and situations that a parent goes through on an everyday basis with a child with a learning disability.…

felt embarrassed, jealous or empathetic? What if no matter how much social interactions we learn, it keeps getting more complex every passing year? This is what it’s like to have autism. This is a horrible complex disorder that many people are force to adapt to the world with. The neurodevelopmental disorder known as autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, restricted and repetitive behavior, short focus of interest, and difficulty of verbal or nonverbal communication. Estimated…

social activities, and little support are among the most common problems that individuals with autism and their families face. Some families cope well with the additional challenges autism brings, but for many others it can be a big change. Individuals with autism face many challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences (Autism Speaks). They are also faced with the challenges of trying to “fit in”, not being…

1. How long have you been involved with the chapter? My involvement and or connection to the this chapter of Autism Speaks U is roughly five months, since the beginning of my sophomore year at WVU. My interest in being involved in this cause remains keen and I hope to increase the length of time devoted to Autism Speaks to extend throughout my entire collegiate experience and beyond. In sum, I wish the total involvement to be the next three years and well after I graduate from WVU. This is…

The Importance of Autism Awareness for First Responders Blog Post * required Flesch: 20.4 Kincaid: 15.2 Fog: 18.4 According to the most recent information available (Aug. 2015), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that from 2000 to 2010 the prevalence of autism increased by nearly 120 percent. Furthermore, a March 27, 2014 announcement from the CDC states that autism impacts 1 in 68 children across the nation. Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism is a brain development…

In the Centre, after the psychological assessment it was confirmed that my daughter was suffering from Autism. We were totally upset by hearing that J had Autism. We were exactly not aware of what Autism was‼ We have heard that Autism is an incurable disease caused by multiple genetic defects. Worried and confused about the confirmation of Autism we have taken J to another Centre for Autism in the next township. The same proceedings were repeated and advised to take her to a play therapist in…

is Autism Spectrum (ADS)? Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs a child’s ability to interact and communicate with others. The term “Spectrum” refers to a wide range of symptoms and severity. ASD is defined by the American Psychiatric Association Diagnosis and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a single disorder that includes disorder’s previously considered separate. Such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, etc. In other words, Autism is…

Autism Encountered with this term, society immediately yearns to associate the condition with being different, difficult, antisocial and perhaps even abnormal. Admittedly, before I investigated further into the topic of Autism, I may have also habitually tried to fit autistic people under a label. Essentially, none of these words justly describe the true nature of autism. For the most part, the public generally believes that autistic people have trouble communicating effectively and…