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Participant 15 mentioned that she thinks her friend has autism because “she talks weirdly” and “gets confused with past tense and present tense”. Although this may be a case with some people with autism, and she could correctly answer the following questions regarding core attributes of individuals with autism (i.e., may need help with learning how to read or write, may have difficulty in talking or expressing themselves), if such a feature is her only way to determine whether someone has…

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)…

Troian, Brodkin, and Shultz, 2012). Autism spectrum disorder has recently become an umbrella over subtypes of autism which were previously categorized separately. ASD now refers to autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger syndrome. (Chevallier, Kohls, Troian, Brodkin, and Shultz, 2012). Along the autism spectrum, afflicted individuals all have different experiences based on their own unique combination of characteristics.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 1 in 68 Americans with autism. With autism on the rise, technology is growing as well, helping to accommodate to the needs of people with disabilities. Specifically, technology companies such as Apple have been increasing in popularity to achieve this. Apple’s company has a unique connection with their consumers through their advertisements. An average American who watches Apple’s “Dillan’s Path” commercial will only…

of Rett Syndrome Rett syndrome, named after Dr. Andreas Rett (Briggs,2014) who first identified the condition, is a severe neurodevelopment disorder characterized by compromised brain functions, severe mental retardation, language and learning disabilities, repetitive stereotyped hand movements, and developmental regression (Liyanage & Rastegar, 2014). The high prevalence of Rett syndrome in small children and the associated developmental regression have supported the fact that Rett syndrome is…

Down syndrome (DS) is a condition where extra genetic material causes issues in the way a person develops, both mentally and physically. The physical features and medical problems associated with Down syndrome can vary widely depending on each different person. While some people with DS need a lot of medical attention, others live healthy and normal lives. Though Down syndrome can't be prevented, it can be detected before a child is born. The health problems that may go along with DS can be…

The documentary “Autism is a World” allows us to sympathize with a child who has Autism. The symptoms of this disorder can be present from birth to age two, on a spectrum from mild to severe. Autism is present among a myriad of individuals, but we can see the devastating impact it has on a child’s life through Sue Rubin. Sue struggles with normal activities, such as shopping and must have a support system at all times. Overall, autism is different for each individual, but in the documentary…

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…

genotype, the most notable chromosome would be the 21st. Chromosome 21 is a very small chromosome, one of the smallest in fact. Despite this, two prominent syndromes are related to genes on it; Alzheimer’s disease and down syndrome, both causing intellectual impediments. Alzheimer’s causes dementia and its effects worsen over time, while down syndrome causes delays in physical and mental growth. As I said, chromosome 21 is one of the smallest chromosomes in the human body and represents…

Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition around the world. It is increasing tremendously over the years. According to Mayo Clinic down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21, this genetic disorder causes lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays, and in some people it causes health problems. There are different types of Down syndrome. At first, trisomy 21 that are cause by an error in cell…