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Adele Devine which she uses a great simile comparing autism to rainbows. If people were to look at the definition of a rainbow, one would see words like spectrum, range, or variety. These are all words used to explain Autism and Asperger’s syndrome. So considering this definition Adele Devine describes Autism and Asperger’s syndrome as spectrums and the children as beautiful therefor in its truest form a “beautiful rainbow.” In order to help future children who have Autism or Asperger’s doctors…

Before reading “The Out-of-Sync Child,” I had some experience with Sensory Processing Disorder, but had not done appropriate research of the diagnosis for a deeper understanding. There are many different ways children may be affected with sensory processing disorder. All senses are potentially affected and some children may have a more severe case than others. The book defines SPD as “difficulty in the way the brain takes in, organizes and uses sensory information, causing a person to have…

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: Are there useful coping strategies? Benson, P. (2009, July). The…

basic autism. Autism is more often used in a more general word to mention to all autism spectrum disorders. If someone is talking about your child’s autism, don’t think that he or she is implying that your child has autistic disorder, rather than another autism spectrum disorder. Some symptoms are sensory problems, emotional difficulties, and uneven emotional abilities. Roughly, 10% of people with autism spectrum disorders have special learned skills. The most common learned skills involve…

College Transition Planning for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Transition planning has proven effective, and is currently a widely used tool for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder as they prepare for life after high school, with nearly 85% of students having some sort of transition plan (Hendricks & Wehman, 2009). Transition planning typically involves the student, teachers, and parents or guardians and focus on the setting of goals related to the…

parent’s lifetime. No parent can anticipate that their child will be affected by certain disorders especially one like Autism. According to Autism Speaks, the nation 's leading organization to help improve the life of those affected by autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns in behavior. Living with Autism can put a toll on the parents…

sisters who are also on the spectrum. One might conclude that any parent raising multiple children with this disability would be constantly frazzled and wondering, "Why me?", but the opposite was revealed. Sarah 's mother, who I will refer to as Mrs. White, is instead an intelligent, caring, grateful parent. She is the kind of parent I wish every child could have, with or without disabilities. With Mrs.Smith having the unique experience of raising three child with autism spectrum disorder, her…

About 90% of individuals with bipolar I disorder, which is the more serious form, have at least one psychiatric hospitalization. Two out of three will have two or more hospitalizations in their lifetimes (WebMD, 2015) Bipolar is a serious medical condition that should not be pushed off to the side by anyone. It does not care who its victim is. Bipolar disorder can mimic the symptoms of other disorders causing it to be misdiagnosed. As soon as any symptoms that would be considered not normal…

Matt is a 5 year old autistic male, who lives with his parents and older brother in Toronto. He was diagnosed at three with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he is nonverbal and communicates through PECS and is presently learning to sign. The assessment provided the family and intervention team information critical for setting goals for Matt. Matt’s mother is still having difficulty accepting that her son has Autism, but is willing to do anything to help him in any way that she can. Matt was placed in…

In the fall of 2014, I observed a child who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he was around the age of 13. This young boy was non-verbal but used a picture book to communicate his needs and wants with those around him. I used to work at a facility for children with special needs, and after several shifts, had begun to enjoy my time with this little dude. When I entered the facility for my shift one day I noticed how reserved and standoffish he was. I soon realized why, The…