...“Autism” or also known as “Autism Spectrum Disorder” is severe developmental disability which affects the functions of the human brain. It is developed due to a neurological disorder. An individual struggles with social, communication and behavioral challenges. In this research paper various topics will be discussed, for instance; the history and description. What is Autism and how it was developed. What are the main causes of this disorder? Different types of treatments that a autistic person may receive and possible risk factors that a autistic person may encounter to accomplish. Throughout the paper each section will give a good sense of understanding to comprehend the entire disorder. Autism is identified as complex disorders of brain...
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...Abstract Every woman wants to have a healthy baby. Sometimes there are factors that may influence the growth and development of the baby in a negative way. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the child for a lifetime. Some of the causes of this disorder can be controlled, such as Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)or drug use while pregnant. Other causes may be genetic or due to complications while pregnant. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is defined as “any of a group of developmental disorders (such as autism and Asperger's syndrome) marked by impairments in the ability to communicate and interact socially and by the presence of repetitive behaviors or restricted...
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...Some of the most common signs of autism in young children include; avoiding eye contact, lack of facial expression, lack of communication, and irregular use of toys/objects. Those who are older than toddlers may experience social awkwardness, learn at a slower pace than others their age, and may have trouble coping with changes in their daily routine. Some of the most common causes of autism can be brain abnormalities, complications at birth, traumatic events both physical and emotional, and serious sickness during early childhood. Different events can determine how severe the disability is, from Aspergers to more severe forms than can change life drastically for those involved. Specific problems that could cause autism are; respiratory complications, creating a lack of oxygen in the brain which doesn't allow it to develop correctly during birth/ infancy, Fragile X Syndrome, genetics that may affect brain development, and research is still being done to determine what sort of environmental factors that could contribute to the symptoms, researchers are leaning towards viral infections and possibly air...
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...An Extraordinary Specialty Explaining Autism Autism spectrum disorder is a very confusing and interesting disorder. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects behavioral, social, and communicational skills, and it is the most common developmental disorder (Yellow). The child may have trouble with communicational situations where they feel uncomfortable. Social would include any type of social situation whether it be walking through Walmart or in a small room. Behavioral issues can stem from specifically how the child behaves in general to how the child behaves when they are agitated or annoyed. It affects people of all different ages, is a lifelong disorder, and is currently incurable (Turquoise). Although the disorder has the name autism...
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...The nonprofit organization Autism Speaks is perhaps one of the most well-known in the realm of disability charity and welfare promotion for autistic people. Oftentimes, when working with disabled youth and adults, autistic people will frequently be seen as part of the patient population. As I am looking to become a social worker, I will be working closely with these patients and need to familiarize myself with the organizations that are commonly and frequently pointed to when it comes to looking for help with funding and the improvement of quality of life for people with certain disabilities. Autism Speaks is one of the most prominent autism focused organizations in the United States, yet also maintains a notoriously negative reputation amongst...
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...Quanesha Pickens HDFS 2113 18 October 2016 Should we try to “Cure” Autism? Autism is a disorder that is not limited to certain values but can vary within continuous elements. People with this disorder see things differently than any average person would. They tend to be more comfortable in understanding how the world works than understanding the people in this world. They can’t read emotions nor can they tell what other people are thinking so it makes it hard for them to socialize with others. People with autism also largely rely on visualization to understand concepts that are not inherently visual (Rothstein 2012). When they read a sentence they can visualize it in their head and remember it whereas hearing the words will help them none....
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...Autism Spectrum Disorder Out of the estimated 12-16% of developmental and behavior disorders that children may develop, autism spectrum is one of the common ones. Autism spectrum disorder is one the neurodevelopmental disorders that begins in early childhood and are characterized by impaired social interactions and communication, with restricted interests, activities, and behaviors, and repetitive patterns of behavior. (Ball, Bindler, Cowen, p.865). As recently as 1990, autism was considered a rare and hopeless disorder. The prevalence was thought to be 1 in every 2500 children. (Bell, p.1) Today, on average, about 1 in every 100-150 children are diagnosed with this disorder. (Ball, Bindler, Cowen, p.865). Where does this disorder come from?...
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...The history of autism has been report as far back as year 1908, a term that was used to describe patients with a subset of schizophrenia; this causes the patient to displays signs of being withdrawn and self-absorbed. Several decades later a child psychiatrist by the name of Leo Kanner later researched and wrote about children with these signs and symptoms. In his research he finds that these individuals are extremely intelligent in more ways than one, however finds that they display “a powerful desire for aloneness and an obsessive on persistent sameness”. He named this condition “early infantile autism”. Autism is known as a broad range of behaviors such as nonverbal communication, repetitive motions such as pacing or hand flapping....
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...stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder and can also be called Autistic Spectrum Disorder. ASD’s are any developmental disabilities that have caused brain abnormality. A person with ASD typically has difficulty with social and communication skills. A person with ASD often prefers to stick to a set of behaviors and may resist any major or minor changes to daily living. Autism Spectrum Disorder has no single cause, but both genetics and environment may play a role.Several genes seemed to be involved in ASD. Even for some some children, ASD can be associated with a genetic disorder such as Fragile X syndrome. (Fragile X syndrome is an inherited condition when the X Chromosome is abnormally susceptible to damage especially by Folic Acid Deficiency)....
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...Autism: Acceptance versus Cure? By: Fayola Adonia Electra Introduction About 1 percent of the population of the world has autism spectrum disorder (CDC, 2014). Autism is often overlooked or thought of as something negative. People need to be aware of autism. Many people with autism are discriminated and isolated against— just because they don’t fit in society. People with autism should be accepted as they are, and they should also be allowed to have their own opinions and do whatever they want about their autism. What is autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way a person’s brain develops. This causes changes in the way a person might behave and learn. Autism is not a well-defined...
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...Education 301 Autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder in the autism spectrum disorders. Some investigators expand the nature of autism brain disorder and the role vaccines, and the preservative used for the vaccines causing autism. There are different emotions with the diagnoses of autism and there are ways to accept it and how to handle stress that accommodates with a new diagnosis. The characteristics of autism consist of impaired development through social interactions and communication, both verbal and nonverbal. There is lack of communication both receptive and expressed, as well as speech impairments. A child with autism with language problems may not speak, or may only speak a few of the same word. There...
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...Autism: It’s Time to Listen 1 Autism: It’s Time to Listen. Kelly Fitzpatrick Intro to Psychology Professor Carter 07, 2012 This paper is submitted in partial fulfillment of the Associate of Science Degree in the Medical Assisting Program at Southern Technical College Autism 2 Abstract This paper will discuss what Autism is, when it is usually diagnosed and what behaviors are usually displayed by those on the spectrum. This paper will also provide information about some possible causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as some facts about ASD. This paper will talk about treatments and resources available to individuals diagnosed with ASD and to their families. Autism 3 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are equally common terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. ASD and Autism are characteristic of, in fluctuating degrees, difficulty in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors (Autism Speaks, 2012). Autism can be connected to intellectual disabilities, problems with motor skills development, attention deficits, sleep issues, and gastrointestinal disorders (Autism Speaks, 2012). Autism is believed to originate in early brain development. While this is believed to be true most signs of Autism do not surface until the child is 2 to 3 years old. Other than the characteristics mentioned already ASD or Autism symptoms may include difficulty...
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...specifically used in America. Autism is a diagnosis within the DSM, and was in the DSM IV and DSM V. Autism, currently, is described as a developmental disability which can cause a person to have difficulties in socialization, communication, and challenges with behavior. The DSM IV took a categorical approach which meant that the clinician had to figure out whether the client had the disorder or not; whereas the DSM V has a more dimensional approach which means that severity of the condition is taken into hand instead of just whether a person has the condition or not. The DSM V also is more oriented on considering...
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...Secrets of the MMR scare: How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed February 28, 1998, there was a paper published in the Lancet which would go on to create a worldwide MMR vaccine scare. Authored by Andrew Wakefield, John Walker-Smith, and 11 others from the Royal Free medical school, London. 12 developmentally challenged children were reported on. 11 boys, 1 girl; ages 3-9 They made claims which they adopted as facts __Behavioral symptoms reported by parents in 8 of the 12 children. __Average interval from exposure to 1st behavioral symptoms was 6.3 days (range 1-14). __9 children diagnosed with regressive autism. __ Autistic enterocolitis (unproven bowel disease) November 2000, Wakefield grants an interview to CBS’s 60 minutes; epidemic of autism . He campaigned for boycott of the MMR vaccine in favor of single shots. Concerns for Thimerosal in vaccine also occurring at this time What Got Deer Started: Around the time the Lancet paper was published, a woman in Ireland was compensated for vaccine injury caused to her son. 2003 begins to take a closer look at Wakefield’s claims. Deer’s Findings: The research alleging link between MMR and Autism had been funded from the onset by a group of lawyers. Wakefield was on their payroll for two years prior to the paper being published and before the research began. Wakefield and his cohorts created “the problem” Children enrolled in the study were members of JAB as well as clients...
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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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