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As stereotypical notion about ASD became frequently encountered in everyday life, it in turns has a significant influence on the autistic population (autism population /ASD population/ people with autism). Therefore, it is important to investigate how stereotypes affect people with ASD. Based on the current data, one of the questions that require additional investigation is whether the stereotypes escalate the difficulties in social interaction for people with ASD and reinforce autistic behavior…

What the Research Says Elopement is defined as an individual leaving a specified area without supervision or caregiver permission (Lang et al., 2009). While elopement is not often broadcast in mainstream discussions outside of children-related settings it is something to be considered. Elopement is a serious issue that is quite frankly a more common issue than one might realize specifically in the world of special education. Elopement is something can that occurs across all settings like in…

Autism also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a mental condition,it causes difficulty forming relationships with others,and they can not communicate with others as well. Autism affects different people in different ways it can show by difficulty interacting with others,especially face to face. While they look in the face you may not feel that comfort because that not express their feelings. They have trouble with verbal and non-verbal communication,some could not speak,or difficulty…

To figure out if your child has Autism or to better explain it if your child falls on the spectrum, one must know what Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder is? According to American Psychiatric Association, “Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder of brain development characterized by social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior” Or in simple words, Autism spectrum disorder (ADS) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in…

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders. It is diagnosed during infancy or childhood and it permanently affects the body movements and the muscle coordinations. Cerebral palsy is caused by many disorders inside the brain during the development that stops the brain’s ability to control motor movements. Cerebral palsy (CP) affects the motor function of the brain’s outer layer of cerebral cortex that directs muscle movement. And the cerebral motor cortex of the fetal is unable to…

Studies reviewed by Bons, Rommelse, Scheepers, and Buitelaar (2010) and conducted by McIntosh, Reichmann-Decker, Winkielman and Wilbarger (2006) examined motor empathy in autism. Focusing on rapid facial mimicry, both studies found that autistic children showed a delayed reaction to the expression of emotion, yet they still were able to produce congruent facial expressions. Bons et al. (2010) suggest a voluntary facial mimicry system may explain how individuals with autism are able to mimic.…

In the article, Autism Spectrum Disorder, the National Institute of Mental Health provided an overview of the disorder and several key information that a person who is researching about autism should know. People with ASD often have a difficult time functioning normally in their daily life. They don’t commonly make eye contact when talking to someone and their actions and behaviors are repetitive. The Asperger’s syndrome and the autism disorder were said to be separated into different…

Autism Spectrum Disorder was first brought to awareness in the early 1940s by Leo Kanner, who was a psychiatrist at John Hopkins University. During this time, Kanner studied a group of children who have difficulties or defects within the following domains: relating to others, speech development, repetitive behaviors, and becoming upset by changes in their routine (Kirk, 2015). Ever since Kanner’s discovery, many individuals have followed in his footsteps by studying others who have similar…

One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a 30% increase from 1 in 88 two years ago said CNN. Autism is defined as a mental condition presented from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communication and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts, according to Merriam-Webster. In the movie, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, a character represents the disability in a very accurate way. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape What’s Eating…

Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming other relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. When a child is diagnosed with autism their brain doesn’t develop normally like other kids. ASD affects 1 in 68 children in the United States. Autism can be diagnosed at age 2 or even earlier. ASD is 4 times more likely found in boys than girls. Autism is an issue because kids can’t live a…