Causes of autism

Autism is a scary thing word to here for any parent and for that parent you can just imagine the amount of questions that are circling in their heads. Autism is a silent disorder, one might not recognize a person with Autism at first, but there are different levels of intensities that a person might go through. For a definition of Autism we will need to know where it originates. Autism’s origin is in the brain, as a neurological disorder that can cause a person to have bad language skills and…

been diagnosed with Autism on the severe end of the spectrum, as well as Fragile X Syndrome, both lifelong developmental disabilities. According to Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is “a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.” (What Is Autism?, 2016) Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition that causes…

Mathew Quon Theory of Mind and Mental Disorders Introduction This paper explores two published articles that propose similar answers to whether or not children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) employ the theory of mind (ToM). The more recent article by Iao and Leekam (2014) uses and adds to the methodology taken in the older article by Baron-Cohen, Leslie, and Frith (1985). However, both suggest that there is a ToM deficit in children with ASD. Iao and Leekam arrive at their conclusion by…

James Purdon Martin and British human geneticist named Julia Bell. As a result, Fragile X is also referred to as the Martin-Bell syndrome because of their discovery. Though it was not until 1969 that scientist Herbert Lubs discovered what exactly causes Fragile X syndrome. He explained that victims of this mutation will possess an X chromosome with an unusual gap that appears broken. The gap on the chromosome is called a ‘fragile site,’ which is where the name originates from. Fragile X is…

Understanding individualistic influences on the development of autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests as “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts” (DSM-5, 2013). This is subject to several different situational manifestations, and is also identified through restricted and repetitive behaviours, and trouble developing and maintaining relationships (DSM-5, 2013). Diagnosis generally takes place as early as one year of age,…

The Truth Behind Boys with Autism In today’s society, individuals and groups are labeled with either positive or negative stereotypes. People encounter stereotypes everyday and everywhere. It is the picture people paint in their minds when approaching a group or individual when in fact it may be different in reality. Stereotypes affect a person’s way of living and thinking either in a negative or positive way. Stereotypes are based on truth but in an exaggerated way, while misconceptions…

Mitchel Batt Marks English 160 10-22-15 Like most sane humans you would want to protect your children, right? Protect them from household dangers, playground worries, anything that might cause a boo-boo to little Jimmy. But what about the things you can’t see, like all the bacteria and viruses that can make them sick. From the common cold to polio, you don’t want your child to contract some kind of disease or illness. Since you can’t see the viruses, the best way to protect against them would…

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a one of five autistic spectrum disorders. AS is also recognized by some as a neurological disorder. Sufferers of this syndrome share many of the same characteristics of autism except the accompanying disabilities. The syndrome can exhibit a variety of characteristics ranging from mild to severe. Those afflicted with AS have difficulty understanding what people around them think and feel. As a result, they often behave inappropriately in social situations or do…

We can drive cars, know what is expected socially and do math. They don’t learn the same way we do. It takes them their whole live to figure out how to work a cashier job. Mike, an 18 Chinese boy from California has autism. He is mainstreamed in his music, dance and art classes but stays in with the other disabilitied* kids in English and Math. His mom, Wendy aids Mike at school to stay on task, and helping him meet the academic goals in each class. She also takes him…

Autism versus ADHD Since the spike in diagnosis of Autism occurred in the early 2000’s, people have been relating the disorder to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Both of the disorders are mental disorders nationally recognized, however they are quite different for various reasons. Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is a disorder with different levels of intensity that is characterized by difficulty communicating and repetitive conducts. It varies from high functioning autism…