PDD-NOS

A child diagnosed with autism can suffer from various symptoms that goes along with their disorder. Autism spectrum disorder affects every child differently to where it causes them to have dissimilar symptoms comparing to other autistic children. The complexity of the disorder is what causes each individual to have unalike behaviors and traits. The main symptom of autism is that the person has impaired communication and socialization skills. Children with autism only feel comfortable to…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder of early onset, highly variable in its clinical presentation. It includes the development of abnormal cortical circuitry that underlies autistic cognitive processes, social impairment and other behaviors. According to National autism association (2014), autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, which affects 1 in 68 children. Autism greatly varies from person to person. The rate of autism has steadily grown over…

Communication Skills Lord and Rutter (1994) estimated that approximately half of all children with autism fail to develop functional speech, with many of these children also demonstrating little to no receptive language skills. Howlin (1998) notes that children with autism make no attempt to develop alternative communication methods, such as eye contact or use of gesture, as they age. Furthermore, when children with autism do learn to talk, their receptive language skills are generally poorer…

According to the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder has grown more pervasive leading to one in every sixty-eight children being born with characteristics somewhere on the spectrum whether it is more severe or just a mild case. Given the social and comprehensive impairments that accompany this diagnosis, my goal is to figure out whether any progress is being made in educating this expansive population. In order to determine this, I must…

According to Autism Speaks: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether gender affects early play choices of children diagnosed with autism. Although the research illustrated in this report answer my question through a serious of research methods including, observations and conversations with children, a picture-based activity and interviews with early years educators, it is important to reflect upon the limitations of this small study. In selecting my participants I had to opportunity sample, which consisted of…

Jeri JanzTechnology and Autism What is Autism? Have you or anyone you know been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder? “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences” (What is Autism?).It is actually not uncommon to be affected by Autism, whether it be from yourself or a family member. “The Centers for Disease Control…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that varies in severity in presentation, but primarily manifests as rigid patterns of behavior and impaired social communication. According to the CDC (2014), autism is a relatively common disorder, with 1 out of 68 of the United States population being diagnosed. Autism was first described by Dr. Kanner in 1943, but the disorder was not recognized as a separate disorder from schizophrenia until the DSM-III (1980). The most significant…

Children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased their awareness when it comes to their early signs (Gray et al, 2008). Our understanding of children with autism has increased our understanding with major advances in pediatrics, child development, and developmental neurosciences (Gray et al, 2008). Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a type of disability that children have prevented in a neurodevelopment disorder (Gray et al, 2008). PKU is a type disability in children’s metabolism that they…

Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts social interaction, language acquisition, and repetitive behavior (Gargaro, Rinehart, Bradshaw, Tonge, & Sheppard, 2011). The disorder affects males at a higher rate at a ratio of 4-5 to 1, and in the American population has a prevalence rate of 0.9% (Gargaro et al., 2011). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common neuro-developmental disorder that is characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity (Gargaro et al., 2011). The…