Pervasive developmental disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a long-term disorder that begins in the childhood, this condition is marked by extreme detachment to other people, severe deficit with communication, and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities (Comer, 2014, p. 457). It is estimated that 1 in 1,000 children were born with ASD in 2011-2012, about double that of 2007 (Fingert, 2014, p. 1390). However, a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with ASD has been noted in the recent years; about 1…

syndrome caused by a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain functioning, affecting development of the person's communication, social interaction skills, and behaviors (highly repetitive behavior) (Vatanoglu-Lutz, Ahmeit, & Bicer, 2014). It is considered as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders (Pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified, Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Rett’s syndrome, and Childhood disintegrative disorder). Genetic research suggest that…

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by troubles with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.[3] Parents usually notice signs in the first two or three years of their child's life.[1][3] These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace and then worsen.[9] Autism is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.[4] Risk factors include certain infections…

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a pervasive development disorder that is widely described as a mild form of autism. It is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. Asperger’s is an autistic named after Hans Asperger a child psychiatrist from Austria., who in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication, had limited understanding of other feelings, and were physically clumsy. Asperger’s behavior has many faces…

communicating and forming relationships with other people. Autism belongs to a cluster of developmental disabilities called autism spectrum disorders. The name "spectrum" branches off of the fact that these disorders affect each child in its own way. Additional disorder included in the spectrum include Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. These disorders include delays in the development of many elementary skills, including…

cause Autism, as many would like you to believe. Autism is a brain disorder that makes it hard for people to communicate and relate to others. When a person has autism the different areas of the brain fail to work together. (Stillman 65); according to an article from Autism Speaks (1) “Autism is a term used to describe a group…

is now classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder “is a complex developmental brain disorder caused by a combination of genetic and environmental issues” (Autism Speaks Canada). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) “includes three distinct neurological disorders: autism (or classic autism), Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)” (Encyclopædia Britannica). Although these neurological disorders were once…

Picture Exchange Communication System: Autism Spectrum Disorders The study included children aged between 18 to 60 months with diagnosis of autism and with having little or no functional language. The 18 participants were divided into two groups which one was the experimental group and the other was the control group. In the six month study, the experimental group received the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) whereas the control group received the Conventional Language Therapy (CLT)…

children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) disorder each year in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). ASD is a developmental disorder that is best recognized deficits in communication ability, social skills, and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities. The disorder impacts the ability of those diagnosed to function easily in society day to day. While ASD is a wide spread, pervasive disorder, we are only just beginning to…

What is autism spectrum disorder? Eugene Bleuler first coined the term autism in 1912. This Swiss psychiatrist used the word when explaining a schizophrenic's difficulty in connecting with others. He choose this word because if means self. Later, in 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner, after studying eleven children suffering similar symptoms, used the expression early infantile autism. He also picked this word because of its Greek origins, which also came from the word meaning self. He did this because he…