...Along the massive Autism spectrum lies an incredibly peculiar and intriguing disease: Asperger’s Syndrome. This disease was first described and characterized in 1944 by the Austrian scientist, Hans Asperger. He first described it as “autistic psychopathy”. What makes this particular disease so fascinating is that many people may not know they have it. Many people who are affected by this particular disease are labeled as “high functioning” along the spectrum. They may seem relatively normal to untrained persons. They can be highly intelligent and may possess a wide range of vocabulary. Many of the issues involved with Asperger’s is not with cognitive development or language but with social interactions. Many people with Asperger’s have difficulties...
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...Asperger’s Syndrome and Acting “…the only person who stands in the way of your achieving something is you.” Temple Grandin, (Developing Talents). What if I told you one out of every 68 people possesses an incurable disorder? ( CDC) Not to worry, it isn’t contagious. This disorder is Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) has many different levels of diagnosis, and persons diagnosed with this disease have varying levels of function as far as cognitive and behavioral symptoms. I am going to be focusing on one of the higher functioning diagnostic levels: Asperger’s syndrome and whether persons diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome can be successful in the performing arts. Asperger’s syndrome is a level of diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum disorder....
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...Asperger syndrome also known as Asperger’s spectrum disorder is a development disorder related to autism, and characterized by higher than average intellectual ability coupled with impaired social skills and restrictive repetitive patterns of interest and activities. (Autsim Society, 2018) Asperger’s isn’t a learning disability, it has features of autism, nonverbal disabilities, and ADHD. Asperger’s is different from autism because there is no speech delay for someone who has Asperger’s versus someone who has autism. A person who has Asperger’s has a normal or better than expected intelligence however simply struggle with social interaction primarily. A person who has Asperger’s is considered high functioning on the autism spectrum, people...
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...Asperger's syndrome is a disorder that was brought under the category of autism spectrum disorder. People affected with this syndrome have intellectual level above average but they have difficulties with social interactions, they find it hard to understand social signal and to communicate with others. This disorder is diagnosed normally in the age of 5 to 9 years but this disorder is also diagnosed in adulthood. Asperger’s Syndrome affects 0.003 to 4.28 in every 1000 people. Males are four times affected as often as females. In this article, we will explore the symptoms, causes and the treatment of Asperger’s syndrome, so read the complete article. Symptoms Of Asperger's Syndrome In Adults This disorder is usually diagnosed at an early age,...
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...Asperger’s syndrome is one of the most popular types of autism among adults and adolescents. The vast majority of the world has heard of Asperger’s but do they know what it is? When a person hears the word Asperger’s they would usually think of a young child but, what happens when that child becomes an adult? The reality of the situation is that Asperger’s is for life. Once the sufferers are adults in there society they have to learn that they need to rely on themselves to take the medicine that they need. Asperger’s syndrome ranges from mild to severe. Some people might be very normal and they just have very mild social problems. On the other hand a person might not be able to look at people without having a panic attack. Asperger’s syndrome...
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...Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Michelle Mason South University Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome The comment by Hans Asperger that 'not everything that steps out of line, and thus "abnormal", must necessarily be "inferior", Atwood (2006) truly underlines what Autism and Asperser’s Syndrome is and how it is becoming more and more of a concern in America. This concern of Autism and Asperger’s rises, as more children are being diagnosed everyday. In order to understand the affects of these diseases one must first understand the characteristics and the children that live with Autism. Research on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome will take the reader into areas that before hand have not been considered by most. Although this disease has been heard of, many have not experienced it in their lives. This paper will explore the emotions of autistic children and parents and the grief of realizing that these children are autistic, how these children learn, the challenges they face and how society views these children through medical and scientific research as well as the author’s personal research and life experiences with this disease. To understand Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, the reader must first be able to identify and define what it is and what the characteristics are. In the article Autism and Genetic Disorders, Dr. A.L. Reiss (1986) who is head of the Department of Developmental Neuropsychiatry, Kennedy Institute for Handicapped Children, he describes and defines the signs...
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...They used the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) which is an assessment tool used to measure social interaction, communication ability, and imaginative skills or play, and they also used the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) which is administered to caregivers or parents in regards to the developmental history and current behavior of the participant who is being assessed. All individuals were evaluated using the DSM-IV-TR to see whether the participant had autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Then, once they were matched up for a diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR, they were then assessed to see if they met the requirements for the DSM V diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. They found out that eighty-four percent of individuals met the criteria for a diagnosis for autism in the DSM-IV-TR while 15.9% did not meet any of the criteria for ASD in the DSM-IV-TR. When they were evaluated for the diagnosis of autism in the DSM V, 64.4% met the criteria, while 35.6% did not meet the criteria. Gibbs et al. (2012) were concerned that people who met the criteria in the DSM-IV-TR and did not meet the criteria in the revisions proposed for the DSM V would not receive services which...
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...Running head: Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome Cynthia Brownlee Eng 101 October 30, 2011 Abstract Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a relatively new disability to the United States. The awareness of the disability is about twenty years old. However, the increase of the number of individuals being diagnosis is rapidly growing. This paper defines the characteristics of an AS individual and provides information for educators as far as strategies and accommodation needed to make the classroom successful. The education arena holds the responsibility of learning strategies and interventions in assisting an individual with AS. Asperger’s Syndrome According to Lee and Park (2007), “‘Autistic psychopathy’ (as cited in Asperger, 1944, p.76) was the first term used to describe Asperger’s Syndrome” (p. 132). In 1943 the condition of autism was discovered by Dr. Leo Kanner. His description of autism reflects the lack of involvement of children socially with other people, but reflects the consistency of routines and differences in mannerisms. In 1944 Dr. Hans Asperger, who was unknowing of Kanner’s work with autism, introduced children with a milder form of Autism. He published his work; however, the audience of the research was very limited. Asperger revealed in Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) when his works were published in Germany. The United States was not introduced to this disability until...
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...Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Tests, Signs, and Symptoms That Aid in Early Intervention Abstract This paper contains information pertaining to Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Throughout this work, I discuss how ASD can cause significant social, communication, and behavior challenges. I identify many signs and symptoms to look for as children are growing. I share research on an investigation into a tilt test and also a study on siblings that are at high and low risk for ASD. My own personal experience as the mother of a child diagnosed with ASD and early childhood educator is discussed in great length. Awareness of the symptoms, special tests, and typical development are mentioned so that a child with ASD can be diagnosed early and receive services to support their learning and success throughout life. Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Tests, Signs, and Symptoms That Aid in Early Intervention Introduction Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a subject close to my heart. My oldest daughter was diagnosed several years ago at about nine years old. She was extremely high functioning with above average language skills throughout her early childhood. Her speech was quite formal for a young child, but this really made her sound intelligent. Having strong language skills made it more difficult to see the delayed social conventions. As a young child, my daughter had difficulty listening to others and allowing for the give...
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...Mark Haddon; behind the scenes By: Patrick Rohling English 12 Mrs. Cox Block 4 A/C Mark Haddon has gone through many things in his life. He once aided those who had Multiple Sclerosis and autism. However, his main ambitions were writing and drawing. Haddon has written many successful children’s books but wanted to pursue a new path, so Haddon set out to write a new book to please this new desire. He did not know this book was going to turn out to be about a fifteen year-old autistic boy. Haddon, known for his children’s books, was highly recognized for his most recent piece of literature, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and received multiple awards, but was mostly heavily criticized for the piece of literature. These criticisms are still present and haunt the novel. Mark Haddon was born September 26, 1962 in Northampton, England. Marathon canoeing, writing, and abstract painting are his biggest passions. During his early career he used to assist patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Autism, and worked many other part-time jobs, including a theater box office and a mail-order business. Haddon obtained a formal education at Merton College, Oxford, and Edinburgh University. Haddon also worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for many periodicals. One of his most famous cartoon strips is one called “Men a User’s Guide”. He also wrote several children’s television series, like Microsoap, and Starstreet. But, he is most famous for his children’s books...
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...(PDD-NOS). within PDD-NOS falls Rett Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorders. Autism is referred to in today’s medical field as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (NICHD.gov) Although there are different level of autism; levels referring to severity, everyone that has autism falls under the category of “ASD“, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism affects the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults with autism have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and leisure or play activities. This disorder makes it hard for them to relate to the outside world. It is hard for them to communicate with others. Aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior may be present in some cases. (Autism Speaks, 2009) The word "Autism," which has used for the last one-hundred years, comes from the Greek word "autos," meaning "self." The term describes conditions in which a person is removed from social interaction (self removed). Eugene Bleuler, who was a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use the term Autism in 1911 (Wikipedia ). Autism research and discovery is greatly in part to the research of Leo Kanner, a psychiatrist who became the first physician in the world to be titled a “Child Psychiatrist” and who while at John Hopkins University Hospital wrote a paper on autism called "Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact" (Wikipedia ), this paper continues to the basis for autism disorder...
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...only one of four recognized disorders in the autism spectrum. The others included in the spectrum are Asperger Syndrome(AS), Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), which is diagnosed when the full set of criteria for Autistic Disorder or Asperger Syndrome are not met. In an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (2011), over the last twelve years, prevalence of developmental disabilities has increased 17.1% which equals about 1.8 million more children in 2006 through 2008 as compared to a decade earlier. Additionally, prevalence of Autism increased 289.5% while the prevalence of ADHD increased 33.0%. With this increase, more research and studies are being done to learn more about a disorder that is relatively recent. Specifically, the focus of this paper is on Asperger Syndrome, which is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and motor coordination, and unusual or restricted patterns of interest or behavior. Clinically, the distinction between Autistic Disorder and Asperger Syndrome is often made in terms of severity and in the qualitative expression of the criteria. Both syndromes are characterized by social interaction deficits, impaired communication skills, and unusual or bizarre behaviors. However, in Asperger Syndrome, motor deficits are more pronounced, onset...
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...Unit 1 Individual Project Paula Webb PRES111-1103A-33 Instructor: Dale Mancini Abstract According to research it is suggested that parental age and obstetric conditions are related with increased chances of autism. Stimulus and response generalization, stimulus control of self management materials, and maintenance of behavior change were also assessed. Results also showed that children with autism could successfully use pictures to manage their behavior in the absence of a treatment provider, generalize their behavior across settings and tasks, and maintain behaviors at follow-up. This paper will tell of effective strategies from two different videos. After viewing several videos about autism one would notice that Focus on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome with speaker Dr. Temple Grandin was found to be very informative. The other video “Pharmacologic Treatments of Autism Spectrum Disorders” by Dr. Robert Hendren, basically conveyed the medical or medications that are used to treat autism. Dr. Temple’s speech covered all three of the primary elements in the rhetorical triangle. On the other hand, Dr. Hendren covered all aspect as well in the rhetorical triangle mainly focusing on the treatment of patients with autism. Dr. Temple recited her speech from memory but used slides as a guide; therefore this demonstrates knowledge of the presentation as well as knowing the audience. Dr. Temple acknowledges that there may be questions and established the purpose for her...
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...University Abstract Autism spectrum disorder is the most rapidly growing developmental disorder in the United States, affecting 1 in every 88 children (Autism Speaks, 2012). The 1930s brought about the discovery of this disorder by Dr. Leo Kanner when he studied eleven children who possessed similar qualities that did not coincide with any known psychological disorders. Since Dr. Kanner’s initial research with Autism, many signs that he observed in the children he studied began to be noticed in many more children. The most common sign of Autism is an individual’s inability to communicate and express him or herself in the correct way. Furthermore, a lack of social skills, inability to speak, emotionless attitude, and obsessive behavior when performing certain tasks are common qualities seen amongst people with Autism (Wing, 2001.) These signs vary depending on the type of Autism the individual is diagnosed with. Autism is organized into five subcategories: Asperger’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Classic Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Rett’s Syndrome ("Autism community- Autism," 2010). Each of these subcategories help psychologists and researchers to better understand the form of Autism they are dealing with, and as a result provide more effective treatment methods in accordance with the individual’s diagnosis. Although a variety of treatment methods have been established to aid people with Autism there is unfortunately no cure yet. One of the original...
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...Stephanie Wimber CJ 2330 Bart Woolley Term Paper Autism: Playing a Part in the Juvenile Justice System When examining the juvenile justice system, a key factor that needs to be addressed in society today must include the aspect of juveniles with Autism. Up until ten years or so ago the concept of autism was basically unknown and non-factor in dealing juveniles. Research now shows that in Utah alone one in every forty-seven children born is born with some form of Autism. ( http://www.stellamarie.com/index.php/2010/06/24/autism-rates-per-state) Having this information we now must examine what part Autism plays with juveniles, our role in addressing the issues, and ways that we can protect and educate society on this very important epidemic issue. In this article I will address three key issues on Autism; facts and identification of autism, case research in the juvenile system, and education for first responders. This topic touches the lives of so many families, including mine. For this reason we must do our part to aid in the awareness of its debilitating effects and find ways to keep these very special kids out of the juvenile justice system and with their families, where they belong. Before we can understand why there are so many children in the juvenile justice system, with this disability, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease itself. In an article titled, “Effects of Autism on Communication” (Edelson), he writes, “Speech development in...
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