...Autism and Family 2 Autism is a complex developmental spectrum disorder that affects many different developmental levels. Most delays occur in the area of social communication. Autism is also described as a certain set of behaviors that affect each individual differently in a variety of different degrees with some being more severe than others(Hall, pg 1, 2013).The lack of a single identified cause for autism leaves much to be discovered in the field. Autism is also become more prevalent, especially in the United States. In the mid-90’s the prevalence rate of a child being diagnosed with autism was 1 in 10,000 to about 1 in 110 children in 2011 ( (Hall, pg 4, 2013). That statistic shows that the prevalence for autism has risen...
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...INTRODUCTION Autism Not until the middle of the twentieth century was there a name for a disorder that now appears to affect an estimated 3.4 every 1,000 children ages 3-10, a disorder that causes disruption in families and unfulfilled lives for many children. Research from 2009 suggests autism now affects every 1 in 110 children. In 1943 Dr. Leo Kanner of the Johns Hopkins Hospital studied a group of 11 children and introduced the label early infantile autism into the English language. At the same time a German scientist, Dr. Hans Asperger, described a milder form of the disorder that became known as Asperger syndrome. Thus these two disorders were described and are today listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as two of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), more often referred to today as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). All these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interactions, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. On first sight of a child with autism it would be very unlikely that you would tell them apart from any other child. There are no obvious visual clues, which is why so many children are mistaken for being naughty or rude. Autism is a disabling brain order. It affects the way in which people understand and react to the world around them. This causes them to act differently than others. Many autistic people have a hard time using...
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...that you are not familiar with. It’s going to be pretty hard to do normal everyday tasks like ordering food from a restaurant or even saying hi to someone because you don't know about the country's social cues and mannerisms and they don't understand yours. People will judge you before they even get to know you because you are not like them. This is what it feels like to live in America with Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is a complex brain development disorder. ASD has varying degrees of severity and many sub groups, including Asperger's syndrome. Most people with ASD are born with the disorder and can be diagnosed as early 2 years old, although symptoms...
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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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...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 people with autism takes different paths...
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...practice because I actually already work in the field and I was interested in learning more about it. Developmental disabilities are long-term problems that an individual may be born with. It can also be having a learning disorder, how one functions, or things that affect the brain. By affecting the brain I mean making it hard for the individual to actually function as others normally do. Like speaking for example, maybe they were born that they can hear an understand you but cannot communicate back to you the way you communicate with them. It can also be that the person cannot hear, or cannot write. But, there are so many centers, agencies, and places to go for and look for help. One thing these individuals need to hear is “you are not alone.” Sometimes they do feel helpless but these trained professionals are here to make them feel like they can make it. As said by Angela Irvine, “For some persons with disabilities, emotions, attitudes, and beliefs are often hard concepts to articulate, especially when trying to infer what others attitudes are. Pg.27” Basically this means that emotions and how a person expresses themselves is totally different. There are people with disabilities whom can flip out very quickly, whereas another can sit there and be calm about the same situation. People are different and not everyone takes things the same way. Some feel offended and angry and others don’t. This is like people with bi polar disorder, without their medication if taking any they...
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... | Thesis: It is believed that the rate of children diagnosed with autism is increasing due to hereditary factors, environmental factors, and a historically new definition of the disorder. I. Heredity plays a major role in the development of autism. II. Environmental factors are believed to help trigger the onset of autism. III. The definition and diagnosis of autism has become broader in recent years. Purpose: To inform my audience of increasing autism rates and the reasons for the increase. Formal Outline of Speech Introduction: I. Autism is a rather prevalent disease in today’s society, still, most people don’t know much about this unfortunate and devastating disorder. A. The ASA, Autism Society of America, describes autism as a “complex developmental disability.” Autism keeps the brain from functioning normally and is usually diagnosed by the first three years of life. Every day 60 children in our country are diagnosed as autistic. II. Autism has no specific cause, making diagnosis a challenge. A. No medical tests are available to diagnose autism; instead a child is diagnosed after careful and strict observation of their communication, their actions, and their interactions...
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...Contributions to Society For each of the 5 approaches from AS you must know 2 ways in which it has contributed (been useful) to society. For Child, Criminology and Clinical you must know one contribution from each. For many of the approaches this can be therapies that are used for treating different behaviours. Social 1. Understanding Prejudice · Social approach helps us to understand why prejudice occurs. · SIT explains that prejudice occurs by simply belonging to a group– we belong to an in group and those not part of this are considered the out group. We categorise into these groups and identify with in group members by the beliefs we have and what we wear. In order to make our in group look good we display in group favouritism and show a preference for our in group and seeing their behaviours in a positive light. The behaviour of the out group we put down, and this boosts the in group self-esteem. · Realistic conflict theory suggests prejudice between groups occurs when there is competition for resources, and that it is not simply belonging to a group. This can explain why many groups can live alongside each other in harmony, which SIT cannot explain. · An example of SIT in action is football fans as they categorise themselves into teams e.g. either Man U or Chelsea and wear team colours e.g. red or blue. When these teams play they will call the fans of the rival team names to raise their own teams self-esteem. · Prejudice can account for a...
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...1.1 Describe the types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others. The effects of autism on communication are extremely varied. Most individuals do not have any trouble with pronunciation. The problems lie in using language effectively. Common problems are lack of eye contact, poor attention, being able to point objects to others, and difficulty with the 'give and take' in normal conversation. 1.2. Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships. Communication difficulties may contribute to autistic people becoming socially anxious or depressed or prone to self-injurious behaviours....
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...disabled due to a World War II battle injury. In this dramatic play, Troy, who is described as a bitter and selfish man, has a challenging time for loving, respecting, taking care and accepting his disabled brother, Gabriel. This inspired me to write about my life dealing with a severely autistic brother. I know how laborious it can be for Troy to look after his brother. It takes a lot of hard work, but the most important part is to have patience and to fully understand a brother with a severe disability. I had to learn to be patient to overcome my brother’s disability and to love, respect, and accept him for who he is regardless of how it affects me. In this paper, I will explore the ways in which Troy interacts with Gabriel, comparing them with how I interact with my brother, Bryan, and discuss how the people in America perceive and treat individuals with disabilities. The relationship between Troy and Gabriel is strained at best. Although, Troy struggles to provide his brother Gabriel with tenderness, dignity, and acknowledgement, he doesn’t know how to express his true feelings and emotions about his disabled brother. For a good and positive relationship between brothers to exist, there has to be good communication, and appreciation for each other. However, Troy doesn't seem to accept his brother and his disability. The way Troy interacts with Gabriel is very frustrating and painful to write about. The first reason why Troy does not demonstrate enough compassion to his brother...
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...performance is so superior that modifications in curriculum and instruction are necessary to help them fulfill their potential. Thus, exceptional children is an inclusive term that refers to children with learning and/or behavior problems, children with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, and children who are intellectually gifted or have a special talent. Although the terms impairment, disability, and handicap are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not synonymous. Impairment refers to the loss or reduced function of a particular body part or organ (e.g., a missing limb). A disability exists when an impairment limits a person’s ability to perform certain tasks (e.g., walk, see, add a row of numbers) in the same way that most persons do. A person with a disability is not handicapped, however, unless the disability leads to educational, personal, social, vocational, or other problems. For example, if a child who has lost a leg...
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...perceived in a different matter. Sometimes they are pulled away from society because they are somewhat odd to what the human nature is. Nevertheless, these individuals may be terrified by the damages of developmental disorder forcing an unexpected growth and evolution. Others may see it as creative or as a special gift bringing out special powers, something unimaginable in their aspect of life. Dr. Sacks, an extraordinary neurologist specializes in the exploration of mentally disordered people. He gets personal with these people engaging a relationship with them so that he can explore not just the neurological disease but also the person,” I don’t try to get outside the man. I try to get inside”(Oliver Sacks). Studying the case of each person he visits his patients by observing the way they live, the way they interact with other people and the way they develop their skills. A typical neurologist spend most of the their time in hospitals or clinics treating their patients, just like Dr. Sacks did for twenty five years. It was not until now, when he stopped treating patients in hospitals. The reason he chose to approach his patients this way is to explore his subjects’ lifestyles. Nevertheless, it gives him a better chance to get to know the different types of mental disordered people and how each and everyone of them develop other forms of life. However, his intentions are not only to explore the complexity of the mental disease; he connects with his patients...
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...you would want to be treated, and then let common sense and friendship break down any barriers you may encounter. Meeting a person with a disability 1. A handshake is NOT a standard greeting for everyone. When in doubt, ASK the person whether he or she would like to shake hands with you. A smile along with a spoken greeting is always appropriate. 2. Speak directly to the person with a disability, not just to persons who may be accompanying him or her. 3. Don’t mention the person’s disability, unless he or she talks about it or it is relevant to the conversation. 4. Treat adults as adults. Don’t patronize or talk down to people with disabilities. Likewise, don’t lavish praise on a person with a disability for having the “courage” to overcome a disability. 5. Be patient and give your undivided attention, especially with someone who speaks slowly or with great effort. 6. Never pretend to understand what a person is saying. Ask the person to repeat or rephrase. 7. It is okay to use common expressions like “see you soon” or “I’d better be running along.” 8. Relax. We all make mistakes. Offer an apology if you forget some courtesy. Keep a sense of humor and a willingness to communicate. Interacting with a wheelchair user 1. Personal space – Do not push, lean on, or hold onto a person’s wheelchair unless the person asks you to. The wheelchair is part of his or her personal space. 2. Eye-to-Eye – Try to put yourself at eye level when talking...
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...provision for their childs individual needs to enable us to help the child to develop to their full potential. The nursery is also commited to working with any child who has a specific need or disability and making reasonable adjustments to enable every child to make full use of the nurserys facilities. At Little Tigers we feel it is very important to find out as much as possible about a paticular childs condition and the way it may affect his or her early learning by ; - Liasing with the childs parents - Liasing with any professional agencies - Attending any review meetings...
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...our children, as heartbreaking as it can be at times we have to do it in order to show them right from wrong. This being said, all parents raise their children different and have a different definition of what the appropriate punishment is for their child. Over the past couple of years, a huge controversy had been made over parents using corporal punishment such as spanking to discipline their child. Corporal punishment is the use of physical force causing pain, but not wounds, as a means of discipline.” Spanking, rapping on the head and slapping are forms of corporal punishment which we do not classify as abuse. There are two factors to be taken into consideration when distinguishing between corporal punishment and physical abuse: intensity: the extent to which injuries have resulted from the use of violence, intention: the extent to which the intention is to teach/discipline. Corporal punishment is just one of the wrong ways to discipline a child. The aim is not to substitute corporal punishment with psychological abuse but to discipline without using violence (UNICEF, 2010). Corporal punishment is a tremendous controversial issue among Americans all across the country. Many studies have been researched to prove the behavior of children that have been disciplined with corporal punishment and how it affects the well-being of the child at the present time as well as in the future. Parents are not the only individuals that have been allowed to discipline their children with such...
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