Autism in Children and Methods to Treat It Autism affects around 1 in 150 individuals and is even more frequent amongst adolescents (about 1 in 68). As stated by Brentani, Paula, Bordini, Rolim, Sato, Porlese, & McCracken (2013), autism is a disorder that involves diminished social interaction, qualitative impairments in communication skills, and the presence of restricted and repetitive behavioral patterns. To be diagnosed as autistic an individual, one must have six qualities from the listed
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To find the most effective exercise modality for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). By Janice Lloyd, September 2016. Introduction Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory autoimmune Arthritis which is usually diagnosed from early teens to fifty years of age. Although 8% of the population has the Gene HLA-B27, they do not have AS, however, 9 out of 10 people with AS have the Gene. Recently two more Gene's were found that have been associated with AS, IL23R & ARTS1. AS is diagnosed
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Today’s public education system has come a long way since its beginning and is finding new ways to help accommodate the needs of all children when it comes to learning, but with more kids being diagnosed with autism every day, the ability to accommodate these children’s needs gets harder. Children with autism have different needs when it comes to learning than other children, and in order for these children to thrive in the public education system we need to be educating ourselves on autism and applying
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Do Social Barriers Affect Children with ASD in Education? Introduction The purpose of this literature review will address and identify the social factors that contribute to a child with Autism. This review will go on to deliberate the barriers to learning, that affect the social and emotional well-being of autistic children. Concluding on how education interventions can be fundamental in supporting all children with ASD to give them the right to education that they deserve. In today's society, there
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For many years, dogs have been considered man's best friend. Although most people may believe this phrase refers to the physical and emotional relationship between an individual and their pet, it truly has a much deeper meaning. Very few people know the true impact that dogs, and animals in general, have on individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Especially those who suffer from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These amazing individuals benefit greatly from the presence of a canine, sparking
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TREATMENT There isn’t any known cure for autism; however there are treatments and training approaches that can deal a portion of the difficulties related with the condition. Intervention can help to tone-down disruptive behaviours and education can teach self-help skills for greater independence The objective of intervention is to enhance social correspondence and other dialect weaknesses and modify behaviours to improve an individual's quality of life and increase social acceptance. Basic results
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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
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Autism Spectrum Disorders constitute a major public health problem affecting 1 in 68 children in America. Autism Spectrum Disorders are brain development disorders and are typically diagnosed in children before the age of two. Some of the characteristics consist of impaired social interaction, communication issues, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. Autism is more common in males than females. The development of communication and language skills is a very important milestone that most children
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becoming very anxious or upset if this is disrupted or changed, they will sometime talk at people rather than having a two-way conversation and a failure to understand or implement social rules. Another social and communication disorder is Asperger syndrome, this is characterised by the following; the individual may have
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Kleine Levin Syndrome BY: Tapan Patel & Mark Shihata Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare and neurological disorder characterized by periods of excessive amounts of sleep and altered behavior. The disorder affects adolescents primarily, the disorder also strikes mostly in males with a shocking 70 percent of cases occurring in men. At the onset of an episode the patient becomes progressively drowsy and sleeps for most of the day and night, waking only to eat or go to the bathroom. When awake
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