...Running head: COMPLETING THE PUZZLE Completing the Puzzle of Autism Spectrum Disorder Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) most commonly known as Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the normal brain function. It is a disorder characterized by deficits in three major areas of behavior-social, communicative and the display of repetitive or restricted behaviors. This research paper will provide a review of people with autism spectrum disorders, including the symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and possible causes. In addition, it will describe with how it has impacted the society, families and themselves. Completing the Puzzle of Autism Spectrum Disorder Can you imagine trying to understand what your parents or peers are saying but you don’t really know what the words mean? Sometimes this can make a child very upset and frustrated just because they can’t come up with the right words to express his or her feelings or thoughts. These kids with special needs try to live their lives by learning to handle stuff that are challenging and annoying for them. People with autism can make a significant contribution to society, as well as to their families. However, having autism is generally difficult for the person themselves and their family, it also involves great financial sacrifice. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) most commonly known as “Autism” is a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal...
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...Dictionay.com, autism is, “Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment.” The word “autism” is derived from the Greek word “auto” which means “self”. Often parent’s question, “How could my child develop autism?” Who fault is it? And so on. Research has shown that autism has a huge impact on, not just the parents, but the family emotionally, physically, and mentally. The most common signs of autism varies from individual to individual. “The most common symptoms of an autistic person are social deficits (they have not much of an interest about other people and they often ignore other children and and prefer playing alone), language deficits (remain mute, babble nonsense), repetitive behaviors and obsessions (stare at objects, rocking back and forth, arranging things in patterns), and etc.” (FIRST PAPER: you sent me in the attach email.). A diagnosis of autism using can be detected by a child third birthday, but signs can been seen when the child is first born. The characteristics of autism has found to be universal, but of course varies from person to person. The cause of autism, until this day, remains unknown. Many studies tend to focus on the family’s history to find the cause of autism. Until this day, there is no clear evidence to show that the family history strongly impacts the outcome of a member of the family will be autistic. “Like everyone else, people with autism move through...
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...Challenges of Autism Tanisha Taylor Com/156 April 28, 2013 Lawrence Daly Challenges of Autism 1 out of 88 children age 8 will have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 30, 2012) This information is very shocking to some because everybody does not know a lot about autism and its affects unless encountered with a close relative or friend of a person diagnosed with the disorder. Not all parent share with the neighbors or co-workers that they have an autistic child and because of this those who have no experience with a child diagnose may not have a full understanding of the disorder. Autism is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. This is a disorder that occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects all age groups. In fact the number of children diagnosed with autism is rising more and more. (Hall & Graff 2011) There are many challenges that come along with being autistic or even having a family member diagnosed with autism. It is important that we are aware so that in the event we are encountered with a child with autism or the parent we can be of support and show understanding. Children with autism go through many difficulties in life because of communication problems; parents are faced with these challenges and look for ways to help...
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...Gregory Carter Comp II Mr. Best Final Paper Is there a link between vaccines and Autism? For many years now there has been an intense debate over the link between the cause of Autism and vaccinations. Since its appearance in the medical community the cause has come under much scrutiny. Research has been conducted by many leading scientist, always to be debunked by skeptics worldwide. The historic timeline for Autism always seems to correlate to an outbreak in new treatments and vaccinations. Some communities worldwide do not receive vaccinations and have no symptoms of Autism within their population, while there are others that do receive them and show no symptoms either. Based on these factors, one cannot surely believe there if there is a link between vaccines and Autism. Although Autism has become more common today than in the past, it is still very much misunderstood. Many people think that it is a disease, something contagious however it is a disorder, not a disease. There are many forms of Autism, labeled in the Autistic spectrum disorder, however it is a very complex disorder that affects the brain, and the immune system (A Medical mystery 2). The severity varies from child to child but the symptoms are pretty typical ranging from social skills, sensory issues, to slurred speech and uncontrollable body movements. It affects children of all ages but most commonly diagnosed around the age of three (2). The disorder crosses all economic and social boundaries, however...
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...AUTISM 1 What are the key trends or issues presented? Name at least 2 One of the key issues presented was that the BC Children’s Ministry made changes to the amount of money families would receive to assist them with their child’s autism therapy. Funding for an early intervention program was scrapped to provide more money to families. (The Canadian Press 2009). This represented a change from $20,000 a year to $22,000 a year for families with children with autism under the age of 6. (The Canadian Press 2009). The question arises, whether this is enough money for treatment? Another and important issue presented was the question of autism therapy. Is Lovaas the only therapy out there and does it work? The very fact that the government dropped intensive therapy and that the BC Supreme Court ruled in the governments’ favour puts a question mark on the outcomes of Lovaas Therapy. What legislation/litigation is being examined? The legislation being examined in both articles is whether the Province of BC discriminated against children with Autism by not providing them with a widely recognized treatment known as Lovaas Therapy. Specifically did the Province violate equality rights to medical treatment by refusing to fund autism therapy? Some important questions that arise from this debate are: 1. As citizens of BC do we not all have equal rights to medically necessary treatment? AUTISM 2 2. Who decided that Autism Therapy is not...
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...Autism and children Contents Autism Defined Qualitative Impairments in Social Interaction Qualitative Impairments in Communication Restricted Repetitive and Stereotyped Behaviors, Interests, and Activities The Diagnosis of Autism Causes of Autism Treatment for Autism What research is being done? References Autism Defined Autism is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association (2000, pp. 70-71), children with autism demonstrate the three core symptoms: qualitative impairments in social interaction, qualitative impairments in communication, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest, and activities. The symptoms vary according to the severity of the disorder. Qualitative Impairments in Social Interaction Social interaction is characterized as having problems with interacting with other people. Among the symptoms with infants is they do not exhibit any eye contact, and this is something...
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...Autism is a disorder that is characterized by the affects it has on normal brain development in the early years of a child's life. It effects the development of social and communication skills and is diagnosed after behavior evaluations are administered by specially trained psychologists and physicians. Autism symptoms tend to emerge in children around 12-18 months old. Behaviors such as playing with toys in strange and repetitive ways, not making eye contact, and not responding to their name are some of the indicators early on that your child may have autism. According to the US centers for disease control and prevention, autism occurs in 1 of every 68 children. Because autism is so common, it's important to be aware and knowledgeable about the topic. This means also knowing what accommodations kids with autism need and what unnecessary measures some people may take. Each individual with autism is different. Some have exceptional abilities in the arts or academics and, according to the Autism Speaks organization, around 40 percent have intellectual disability (meaning an IQ below 70). Some are non-verbal, but can communicate in various other ways (such as gestures, visuals, and eye contact) , and some can easily use verbal communication. Considering that there is such a broad spectrum of affects autism can have on each individual it is important to get to know your child's/friend's specific needs and do your best to meet those needs. Because every child with...
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...1. Description: Autistic disorder is categorized as a Pervasive developmental disorder, according to the DSM –IV TR; it is usually diagnosed in the toddler and/or early childhood years. According to Ben J. Atchison (2007), Autism falls in the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) umbrella, alongside other developmental disorders such as Rett’s disorder, Asperger’s disorder and etc, each varying in the degrees of their severity. Autistic disorder is marked by detachment and impairment in social, communication and behavioral skills and development. Autism is usually detected by the age of three; however Atchison (2007) notes “characteristics of autism noticeably emerge between 12 to 36 months of age” when specific developmental mile stones are not reached or regression occurs. Regression involves the typical development of an infant/child followed by degeneration and loss of skills. Diagnosis can occur later in children for those who are labeled at a higher functioning form of autism. Autism is characterized by challenges and delays in language, social and behavioral development. Autistic children display impediments in verbal and nonverbal communication and interaction; according to Atchison (2007) “approximately half of children with autistic disorder remain nonverbal or struggle with severely impaired speech as adults.” Other core characteristics include difficulty with social interactions, lack or limited use of eye contact, and understanding and interpreting social gestures, facial...
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...Autism the Musical Reflection Each child, with or without autism, is unique. Autism the Musical captures this aspect of each kid in an inspiring way. Autism is a neurological disorder, which means that the brain of someone with autism does not function in the same or proper way as someone without autism. Children with autism experience intense sounds and colors that are too overwhelming for their brain to process correctly. Many people with autism have difficulty controlling their impulses and sometimes become non-verbal. In other cases, kids become excessively verbal. Each child is different in their own unique way. The children starring in Autism the Musical all have a special talent and their own way of handling their disorder. Neal, the son of Elaine who ran Miracle Project, goes into his own world most of the time. He threw tantrums as a child and is trying harder to communicate with others now. He uses an electronic keyboard to type what he is feeling. Lexi is an amazing singer. When she was younger she would shut down around others, but in the film, she seemed to blossom. When she sang, she lit up the entire room. Henry is a very intelligent child who finds extreme interest in dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. He knows more about dinosaurs than I will ever know in my entire life, and I believe that to be true with most other people as well. Henry has a special talent with his brain and I hope he grows up to utilize his intelligence to his fullest potential. Adam is...
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...Autism: Can It Be Seen By the Naked Eye? Sherry McAfee Effective Speaking Stark State College Topic: A person with Autism can be indistinguishable from a person without Autism. Introduction I. (Attention getter) What do Dan Aykroyd, Daryl Hannah, Mozart, James Durbin, Courtney Love, and Tim Burton have in common? They all have some form of Autism. II. (Specific purpose) Today I am going to inform you on a few things that may help you become more aware of Autism. Bringing awareness to Autism is the main focus of this speech. III. (Credibility) The credible resources I have found include, A. Interview with the parent of an Autistic child. (G. Bennevich, personal communication October 22, 2014). B. “What is Autism” (Autism Speaks, n.d.). C. “What is Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder” (Achievement Centers for Children [ACC], 2014) D. “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Data and Statistics” (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2014) IV. (Preview) Today I will talk more in depth about the Signs, Statistics, and Support of Autism. (Transition: Although Autism can have a wide range of symptoms a child with Autism can be a huge asset to society.) Body l. Autism is a complex disorder of brain development according to Achievement Centers for Children, (2014). It has been found Autism is noticed around age two or three. A. The first thing I will talk about today is signs of Autism. 1. Health issues, difficulty sleeping, motor skills, attention...
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...ability, at a professional level, for music at a young age. Musical ability is defined as the capacity for music perception and production. This is really interesting because the children looks like they have been hand-picked by nature to have these gifts since they have parents who are just like any of us. This phenomenon has been known for a long time, however, there are only a few researches that have been done about this and that is why we hardly understand why musical geniuses exist and how come it is not common at all. Some theories suggest that prodigies are linked to autism. Some of these children have been treated as subjects for long-term researches to find any genetic factors that will link a trait that characterizes being a musical prodigy. The phenomenon of musical geniuses is a product of both genetic factors, as seen in their family background and link to autism, and environmental factors like family support and their devotion to practice. Methods I chose this topic because I find musical prodigies very interesting. I already started researching about them since I have been watching documentaries and following news about them. I watched a documentary about a polyglot, a master of multiple languages, named Tim Doner and I find it fascinating how easy it is for him to teach himself multiple languages and speak it fluently after a while. Right now, I am trying to understand three languages and have come to realize that it is not easy. I always wonder if it is possible...
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...Autism Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities in the United States and affects the lives of 1 in 88 children 1 in 54 affecting boys. It usually appears within the first three years of a child’s life and can affect the social and communication skills of the child’s brain. Autism cost a family on average $60,000 a year and males are five times more likely to have autism than females. Even though there is no medical cure for autism parents can educate themselves on the symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism and how it affects the lives of families every day. Autism is a disorder that affects a child’s social and communication skills within the first three years of life. It is a physical condition that has been linked to abnormalities such as biology and chemistry in the brain. There is extensive research being done to discover the exact abnormalities but they continue to remain unknown. Chromosome abnormalities and genetic factors have also been linked to autism. For Ex: identical twins are more like to both have autism than fraternal twins. The diagnosis of autism is a difficult process and requires the child to undergo a series of test and observations. If a parent suspects that their child may have autism their health care provider will give the child a hearing, blood lead, and screening test. The child may also have to go through a complete physical as well as a complete nervous system (neurological) examination. There are several risk factors that have...
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...Mothering Children with Autism The mothering stories that Bergum (1997) describes of being and becoming mother are proliferative in the literature of the story of mothering and caring for a child 20 with a disability. In her interactive narrative study interviewing mothers with children with a variety of complex and chronic disabilities, Green (2003) shows that the experience of mothering a child with a disability transcends the disability diagnosis. As a mother with a daughter diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Green dialogues with a mother with twins, where one twin is diagnosed with autism. The experience of mothering a child with a physical or developmental disability had both very similar characteristics, and too, there were divergent features of what it is...
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...April BEH 225 May 19, 2012 Diagnosis and Treatments Autism is a psychological disorder that affects approximately one in five-hundred children (Morris & Maisto, 2002). It is a significant disorder that is characterized by deficits in social impairments and abnormal motor behaviorisms. While there is no known cause to this disorder, it is believed that autism may stem from biological factors. Over the years Autism was speculated to have a link between vaccines that were administered to the children because of possible mercury exposure containing Thimersosal (Love to Know Everything You'd Love to Know, 2011). However, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters determined that the measles, mumps, and the rubella vaccine were not the cause of autism. In another perspective, a study done thru John Hopkins University and the Broad Institute of Harvard found a genetic code that is associated with Autism. The research studied the genetics of 1,031 families that had a minimum of two autistic members of the family. It was found that all the families exhibited the same pattern on the fifth chromosome near the gene semaphorin 5a. This gene’s expression was at a lower rate in the study with participants (Love to Know Everything You'd Love to Know, 2011). Additional studies have found that there may also be a link between Autism and autoimmune diseases. While most would advocate that Autism is a biological circumstance it is also believed that there...
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...Children with Autism I’m a child with autism. I am not "naughty" But different. I do not speak but I can understand. I live in my own world at times so; don’t be afraid. People call me "The weird one", but I am misunderstood. I’m just trying to help you understand, for me, this world can be a horrible place. Have you ever wondered how I feel? Autism is a medical condition that causes a developmental disorder in children. Autistic disorder or autism is a “disorder of brain function with behavioral consequences, including impairment in reciprocal social interactions and impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication.” (Falvo, 2009, p. 202) Children with autism find it more difficult to communication with others. They lead a different lifestyle and social role compared to a child who doesn’t have autism. Autistic children have difficulties with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or obsessive interests. Autism Autism is the 3rd most common developmental disability and four times more prevalent in males than females. The estimated prevalence of Autism is 5.8 per 1000 children. These children with Autism lead a different lifestyle as a child without this disorder. Each child with Autism is uniquely different from one another. “Autism Spectrum disorder is a display in varying degrees of obsessive behaviors with certain objects. Some of these children with this behavior are with specific objects; such as collecting...
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