Causes of autism

Autism Knowledge Questionnaire: How Much Do People Know About Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is associated with social skills, communication and behavioural impairments. Persons with ASD must exhibit social communication deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviour, which would be assessed on a severity ranking (American Psychological Association, 2013). The rate of autism has grown dramatically during the last decade and is becoming more…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. (1st website) The disorders are characterized in many degrees, such as difficulty in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repeat behaviors. Those with ASD, have exceptional abilities in visual skills, music and academic skills, and other cannot live independently. Autism spectrum disorder, is considered a “spectrum disorder.” Meaning that ASD affects people…

In the case study about an individual with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, we learn about a boy who is diagnosed with autism at a young age and how school accommodates this. Blake Kwon was the third child to Mr. and Mrs. Kwon. When Blake was a baby, his parents were concerned that he was not responsive to or interested in people or other stimuli like their two other children, who were both girls. They dismissed these concerns as simply being the difference between raising boys and girls. When Blake…

are the same, those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may struggle with being social and may not be able to empathize with and relate to other children. Autistic children tend to have impaired abilities to initiate or hold conversation (Learn Signs of ASD). They may also lack an imagination and ability to play with other children (Learn Signs of ASD). They use repetitive and unusual language, commonly misusing and mixing up pronouns (called pronoun reversal) (Autism Overview). Schedule…

disability” most people would automatically look for a physical disability, but that’s not always the case. There're disabilities that you can’t see with the naked eye and Asperger’s syndrome is one of them. Asperger’s syndrome as defined by Autism Speaks Canada is “an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum” (Asperger’s Syndrome, n.d.). The book Look Me in the eyes by John Elder Robison details John’s life as he grows up with an undiagnosed…

disabilities. With Mrs.Smith having the unique experience of raising three child with autism spectrum disorder, her knowledge is like that of an experienced special education emotional support classroom teacher who has a number…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a long-term disorder that begins in the childhood, this condition is marked by extreme detachment to other people, severe deficit with communication, and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities (Comer, 2014, p. 457). It is estimated that 1 in 1,000 children were born with ASD in 2011-2012, about double that of 2007 (Fingert, 2014, p. 1390). However, a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with ASD has been noted in the recent years; about 1…

to the American Psychiatric Association’s (2013) DSM-5, Aiden would be assessed to determine diagnosis and his strengths. DSM-5 Diagnosis and Rationale According to the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 (2013), Aiden shows classic signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (299.00). The DSM-5 clearly states criteria required for the diagnosis…

Practices of Autism Jasmin O. Lawicki Broward College Historical, Legal, and Unethical Practices of Autism For over 70 years, the definition of autism has continued to evolve and change. This is due in a large part to the growing awareness and continued research of the vast and varied spectrum disorder. With this awareness came the passing of several laws which serve to protect individuals with autism. However, despite these laws and protections, the unethical treatment of individuals with…

pediatrician that discovered Asperger’s syndrome in 1944, explained ASD as a manifestation of male intelligence, however, an extreme manifestation. This statement has lead to more current research on what is known as the Extreme Male Brain Theory of Autism that explores this male cognition. Males tend to process information by systematizing it. Females on the other hand, process information by empathizing. Cohen et al. tested what is called the empathizing-systemizing theory by devising two…