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 Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is attributed to various conditions distinguished by complications with “social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences” (“What Is Autism?”, 2012). This is the reason why the term “Spectrum” is used, it “reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths passed by each person” (“What Is Autism?”, 2012). ASD does not come in one form, but varied types caused by distinct blends of genetic and environmental
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have been shown to be heritable disorders, such as Fragile X Syndrome, others have yet to be identified as such. Instead, many ASDs are thought to be caused by de novo mutations. Further adding to the complexity of these disorders is the fact that the de novo can be highly variable even within a specific disorder, making it difficult to find treatments and cures. One disorder caused by de novo mutations is the 2q23.1 microdeletion syndrome. As the
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Implementation Feasibility of Early Childhood Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Autism: Applied Behavior Analysis, Pivotal Response Training, and Denver Early Start Model Autism has been studied for many years to establish its characteristics, causes and treatments. Although a concrete cause has not been established to date, we are able to identify common characteristics and treatments to provide a greater chance of children becoming successful, contributing adults in today’s society. Autism
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Autism which can also be called Autism Spectrum Disorder is development disabilities which affect the non-verbal and verbal communication in people. It usually appears in children before they reach three years and thus adversely affect the education of the child regarding their performance. The child may have restricted and repetitive pattern behavior pattern. Autism does vary in different individual, people suffering from neurodevelopment disorder do not have the same behavior traits neither do
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Dylann Roof, 23, a strong adherent of white supremacy, fatally shot nine people dead, said that he would rather die than be labelled autistic, commenting on his death penalty. On Wednesday, hundreds of psychiatric evaluations and court transcripts revealed Roof’s mounting anxiety, as his defence attorneys commissioned by the court would submit evidence of Dylann living with severe mental disability in an attempt to spare his life. In November, in a pretrial hearing that was closed to the public
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RETT Syndrome RETT Syndrome is a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs almost exclusively in females. RETT Syndrome is “caused by mutations on the X chromosome on a gene called MECP2” (What is). According to the Mayo Clinic, this mutation results in problems with a protein that is critical for brain development. RETT Syndrome is a spectrum disorder, which as Neul explains, means that its severity is “determined by the location, type, and severity of the MECP2 mutation and the process
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Annotated Bibliography #1 Thiemann-Bourque, K., Brady, N., Mcguff, S., Stump, K., & Naylor, A. (2016). Picture exchange communication system and pals: a peer- mediated augmentative and alternative communication intervention for minimally verbal preschoolers with autism. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 1-13. doi:10.1044/2016_jslhr-l-15-0313 This article questions whether the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an effective communication intervention alternative for
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Would the information presented be helpful to others? The National Autism Association website is extremely helpful for families that are searching for answers to the day-to-day challenges that are experienced when a loved one has Autism Spectrum Disorder. The website’s main goal is to assist families with improving and maintaining the personal safety and the quality of daily living for their loved ones that live with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Was the website easy to access and navigate? The
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SJOGREN’S SYNDROME Melinda Aikins November 18, 2010 PREFACE Sjogren’s syndrome, pronounced “shogrens”, is not a well known disease, but there are many people in the world who have it. 80% of them are women. I am among that 80%. I chose this subject to learn more about this disease I was diagnosed with over eight months ago. I’ve been researching it ever since and now I have a chance to put everything I’ve learned into something that is helpful not only to me, but also others. It’s hard
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