High-functioning autism

Introduction Motor neuron diseases (MND) are a group of pathologies in which motor neurons are selectively affected. Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a member of this group, affecting both upper (UMN) and lower motor neurons (LMN) [1]. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease [1], with an estimated incidence in Caucasians of about 1,2-4,0 per 100,000 person-years [2]. ALS incidence increases with age, being more frequent between the 6th and 7th decades and in women more than men…

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,…

methylation capacity in children with autism. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 80(6), 1611-1617. Article Summary Introduction Autism covers complex neurodevelopmental disorder usually evident in the early stages of childhood and is believed to be influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Abnormal metabolism regarding methionine and homocysteine are linked with another neurologic disease although the evaluation of this fact in persons with autism is underway. Hypothesis The…

Developmental dyslexia is considered by some to be a lacking of reading skills in spite of the persons intellectual ability or education level. There has been a pervasive amount of research done in the last 40 years on developmental dyslexia; thus, dyslexia, has been proven to be a neurobiological syndrome. A strong link has also been proven that the genes related to developmental dyslexia do transfer from mother and/or father to their children. The research has also shown us that reading is…

with autism. Another goal is for both the family and those who have autism to have a plan on how they will be able to have an independent adult life as they grow older (Autism Speaks, 2012). The last and final goal they have reacted is to have service available to those who suffer from Autism to allow them to be successful in life. Autism speaks believes that these goals are something that can be achieved but will need the combined support of lawmakers and everyday people. Over the past years…

Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder of the ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A or UBE3A on the 15th chromosome. If this is gene damaged or lacks the maternal allele for UBE3A contributions, it results in Angelman Syndrome (Mary 2011). This disorder was first discovered in 1965 by an English pediatrician known as Dr. Henry Angelman. Angelman studied children with similar motor disorders, facial abnormalities and a happy demeanor. He named this disorder "Happy Puppet Syndrome" after observing a…

limitations in general mental abilities and adaptive functioning that emerge during the course of children’s development (Weis, 2014 p. 89).” The causes of Intellectual Disability ranges from chromosomal abnormality, childhood illnesses, metabolic disorders and cultural-familial (low SES &Environmental influence and teratogens. The two main diagnostic criteria that is needed to be met in order to be diagnosed is deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning. It is not determined by IQ…

If you were to ask any random person on the street what the word retard meant to them, they would likely tell you it is used as an insult meaning stupid or an idiot. Although that is technically one of the definitions of the word today, the original meaning, dated all the way back to the late 1400s, was to keep back, hinder or slow down. Over the many years mankind has not only changed the definition of the word, but also the nature of the word. The first time the word retard had been used…

Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. Asperger’s is common to autism and the studies show that “It is more common than autism, estimates for the United States and Canada range from 1 in every 250 children to 1 in every 10,000. It is four times more likely to occur in males than in females…

to be suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is considered to be a high functioning autism, this means that when compared to classic autism, these people are better able to communicate more efficiently and are capable of higher thinking. Higher thinking may include things such as figuring out puzzles or riddles. Although, it is never directly stated in the book whether or not Christopher has autism, there are many signs that he lives with this disability. Asperger’s Syndrome can…