Spectrum

Spectrum Healthcare has a hierarchy that is vertical in structure, but with a functional design. Using Weber’s Characteristics of Bureaucracy (1946), similarities can be seen in the organizations bureaucratic structure. The authority hierarchy for Spectrum Healthcare is vertical, though, the span of control is short. There are only five tiers: Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Level (Vice Presidents (VPs and Directors), Managing Level (Managers and Supervisors) and…

The fastest growing disability right now is Autism. According to Gargiulo (2014), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects one’s ability on their social interaction skills. An individual with ASD also displays repetitive interests and behaviors and an impaired development in verbal and non-verbal communication. Some of the many characteristics of individuals with ASD are aggressiveness, hyperactiveness, short attention span, impulsive, hard time concentrating,…

language use, communication, behavior, intelligence, and social skills (Agosta et al., 2004; Eikeseth, Smith, Jahr, & Eldevik, 2007; Magiati & Howlin, 2003; Mohammadzaheri, Koegel, Rezaei, & Bakhshi, 2014; Stahmer, 1995; Vismara & Rogers, 2008). Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics Children with ASD have an increased difficulty with transitions as well as social and communication deficits associated with their disability. Social and communication problems limit the child’s interactions…

within the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In 2012, a study was taken place and it was recorded that around 1 in 42 boys are diagnosed with ASD while 1 in 189 girls were diagnosed with ASD. Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder where people have distorted body images that leads to under eating and excessive exercising as they see themselves overweight even if they are drastically underweight. Women are 2.5 times greater than men to be affected by eating disorders. Autism Spectrum…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the brain’s development of social and communication skills. A person with autism may have repetitive behaviors, social challenges, and communication difficulties which last throughout a person’s lifetime. About one percent of the world’s population is living with autism, and about 3.5 million Americans are living with an ASD. There is no known single cause for autism, but most accept that autism is caused by abnormalities in…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, and it can vary in its degrees of severity. Different influences, such as a mother’s socioeconomic status and diet, can influence whether or not a child is born with FASD, and it is important to look at the causes of FASD so that an attempt can be made to prevent it from occurring. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder includes many different symptoms and consequences, which differ in levels of…

mental disorders nationally recognized, however they are quite different for various reasons. Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is a disorder with different levels of intensity that is characterized by difficulty communicating and repetitive conducts. It varies from high functioning autism spectrum disorder (Asperger’s syndrome) to severe autism spectrum disorder (Rett Syndrome). Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include, struggle making eye contact, nonverbal behavior, lack of awareness, and…

When referring to Autism today, many people use the term (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder. ASD is defined as a brain disorder resulting in restricted repetitive behaviors, interests, activities, and social-communication challenges. Also, it is defined as a developmental issue that causes significant behavioral, social and communication challenges. This caught my interest, because in class we discuss a lot about learned behaviors, as well as attention deficits. And I wanted to understand what…

Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Challenges and Strategies for Success” was written so that readers may begin to understand that individuals with autism spectrum disorders deserve a place in the workforce. It also offers ideas and suggestions to better create and adapt work environments for these individuals so that they are given the proper opportunities to thrive. This article is full of evidence-based research related to employment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. To…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is described by the DSM-V as a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by the manifestation of deficiencies in communication (both verbal and non-verbal), social interactions, and by the occurrence of repetitive patterns of behavior (31). Being a spectrum disorder, autism has many varying degrees of severity, symptoms, and behaviors. It is not diagnosed to a specific set of behaviors, but rather to behaviors that contribute to the impairment of social…