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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 1 in 68 Americans with autism. With autism on the rise, technology is growing as well, helping to accommodate to the needs of people with disabilities. Specifically, technology companies such as Apple have been increasing in popularity to achieve this. Apple’s company has a unique connection with their consumers through their advertisements. An average American who watches Apple’s “Dillan’s Path” commercial will only…

The documentary “Autism is a World” allows us to sympathize with a child who has Autism. The symptoms of this disorder can be present from birth to age two, on a spectrum from mild to severe. Autism is present among a myriad of individuals, but we can see the devastating impact it has on a child’s life through Sue Rubin. Sue struggles with normal activities, such as shopping and must have a support system at all times. Overall, autism is different for each individual, but in the documentary…

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT: “The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, and play or imaginative use of materials for individuals who have been referred because of possible autism spectrum disorder (ASDs).” (Lord, Rutter, 2000). The ADOS consists of 5 different modules that start with children as young as toddlers and up to adults. The ADOS allows the examiner to observe behaviors that are common…

There are many pieces to this puzzle known as autism, which makes it one of the more complex social issues faced by today’s society. Although autism is a widespread condition that affects the lives of millions of Americans, there is still the majority of American population that remains uneducated regarding this condition. The lack of cure has propelled many autistic people towards a life of uncertainty and hopelessness. While this is true, there are some solutions that can make life better for…

It was a fine day, raining and cloudy. At least that's what classifies as a fine day for John Cena, because he has autism. "I am all happy today standing here, john cena said" said John Cena. Suddenly, out of the nearby bushes jumped ChrisChan. He had always wanted to make friends with someone else with autism (although at this point he just wants any friend cause he has none) and he found out on wikipedia that John Cena has autism, so between illustrating and writing his sonic webcomic,…

Autism is a severe neurodevelopmental condition in which it effects thousands of children and adults all around the world (Mayo Clinic, 2014). It is a condition that causes problematic in affecting one’s own life. Individuals suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder may come across difficulties in, expressing what they are feeling. They also have significant difficulty as to their verbal communication skills and inability of engaging in a social interaction (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Finding the root…

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children and adolescents that can be passed down through genetics. There are three types of autism spectrum disorder: Autistic Disorder or “classic” autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Autism is found much more commonly in males than in females, with the overall incidence in the US now estimated at 1 out of every 110 individuals (CDC 2009). Between 2002 and 2008, the prevalence of children with…

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…

Autism spectrum disorders have seemed to become more prevalent in the United States general population in the past fifty years. One in sixty-eight children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, with a disproportionate amount of boys having one. Boys are four times as likely than girls to have autism, with every one boy out of forty-two being diagnosed. The growing number of children that are diagnosed everyday has raised concerns in both parents and scientists as to why now do there…

According to the textbook, it mentions how “autism spectrum disorder consists of deficits in social communication and social interaction and then presence of restrictive and repetitive behavioral patterns” (Chapter 12, pg. 439-440). The textbook also mentions how, “Autism spectrum disorder is a life-long impairment that affects the entire family; only about one third of all people with these disorder are ever able to live independently, however; deficits in the core areas do improve with age,…