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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is characterised by impairments in communication and socialisation, alongside repetitive and stereotyped behaviours (Association Psychiatric Association, 2013). Differences in risk of ASC are associated with socioeconomic disparities, whereby ASC tends to be overrepresented in high socioeconomic status (SES) families. Early clinical (Cox et al., 1975; Finnegan et al., 1979; Hoshino et al., 1982; McCarthy et al., 1979) and population-based studies (Bhasin &…

What is autism? Autism is brain development disorder, when a child’s enhancement of cognitive ability ceases to progress into adulthood. Hans Asperger, who is one of the most known psychologists, concluded and mentioned that children who are struggling with autism have no problem in conversation, but they act as babies. His studies, however, did not clearly explain about autism. In 1970, Erica Foundation clearly explained about autism, therefore people could exactly know what autism is. People…

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a type of triple repeat disorder that is prevalent in both males and females. FXS is inherited and causes the person to have an intellectual disability (Batshaw, Roizen, & Lotrecchiano, 2013). References Batshaw, M.L., Roizen, N.J., & Lotrecchiano, G.R. (2013). Children with Disabilities (7th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Brookes McDuffie, A., Machalicek, W. A., Bullard, L., Nelson, S., Mello, M., Tempero-Feigles, R., & ... Abbeduto, L. (2016). A…

The effect of perceptual motor intervention on gross and fine motor skills and Social Deficit of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Abstract: This investigation examined the effects of perceptual-motor intervention on gross and fine motor skills along with social deficiency of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Eighteen school aged children with ASD were randomly selected to an experimental (n=9) or a control group (n=9). The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOTMP)…

A highly controversial topic is the real cause of autism since the number of cases is increasing rapidly. The root cause of autism is microbes which are found in the stomach. Autism can also be caused by metals that are common in vaccines. (Kehr) Microbes are commonly found in the stomach, colon, and gut.(Kehr) Autism is a disorder that lasts for a person’s entire life and can often be detected during childhood. (Slaughter)In 2016, one in sixty eight children has a spectrum of autism and boys…

In children mental illnesses are very common, affecting approximately 15-20 % of children. Although high prevalence, but only 20% receive appropriate care. Untreated psychiatric disorder is associated with significant adverse sequelae including failure to achieve in education, occupation, marriage and child rearing. The strong continuity into adulthood of childhood psychiatric disorder further underscores the importance of early identification and treatment. I will discuss few common mental…

that can be misdiagnose is not treated properly. Asperger disorder is indeed one of the mental disorders that can be very misleading. Asperger syndrome is a neurological disorder which is classified as one of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). It is characterized by significant impairment in social impairment, as well as the development of repetitive and restricted fields of interest. Asperger syndrome was first identified in 1944 but was only officially recognized as a diagnostic…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is the fastest growing developmental disability in the US. One in 70 boys is diagnosed with Autism compared to one in 315 girls. The etiology of ASD is unknown; however, the following areas of research may help explain ASD: genetics, neurological structure and development, and environmental factors. It affects an individual's social interaction and the ability to accept and adapt to changes in the environment. (Porter, 2015)…

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…

Some uncommon behavior seen in AS is not being able to properly read signs that other people may be giving off, may look uncomfortable by their body language, or just having trouble making new friends in general. With Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD-NOS), also called atypical autism, the symptoms most commonly shown are social and communication delays, with them also being milder than autistic…