2011 Autism Speaks Everyday more and more children are being diagnosed with autism. There is no known cure yet‚ but there are many organizations helping to fund research for the cure of Autism. The ad reveals a young girl dressing up in front of her mother with many different accessories of clothing on. Written on the ad is a comparision which is the" odds of a child becoming a fashion designer: 1 in 7‚000; Odds of a child being diagnosed with autism: 1 in 110." The organization Autism Speaks
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Autism Can Be Successfully Treated For years they have been treating children with different physical problems such as: autism‚ learning disabilities‚ attention deficit disorder‚ hyperkinesis cerebral palsy‚ seizure disorders‚ etc. The effects on the family of any exceptional child can often be devastating. Families have been shattered by the experience. The effects on siblings are also overlooked. I have not been directly affected by this disease‚ but am very close to loved ones in which deal
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the barriers of learning for a learner with autism/Aspergers in Performing Arts and can Performing Arts support the learning of a learner diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers? This essay is going to attempt to answer some of the questions that arise from teaching an individual‚ studying Performing Arts‚ who has been diagnosed with Aspergers or Autism syndrome (AS). First of all the paper will define autism‚ discuss the differences between Aspergers and Autism. Looking at behaviour‚ social communication
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objective of this topic is to discuss weather autism is an epidemic. By analyzing the articles provided‚ it is evident that the cause of autism has yet been found. Many psychologists and scientists have indicated the high increase of autism since the 1980’s. Autism is a developmental disorder that is not an epidemic. Over hundreds of year‚ the definition of autism has transformed‚ and the criterion for autism has developed‚ indicating that the prevalence of autism has obviously increased. Instruments to
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Definition Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental/neurocognitive disorder. It can effect a person’s social interactions‚ communication‚ and behaviors of daily living. It is named Autism Spectrum Disorder because there is not just one set of symptoms. The symptoms range from individual to individual. Some characteristics of autism include repetitive behaviors‚ issues with social skills‚ inappropriate affect or no affect‚ hypersensitivity to sound‚ and nonverbal tendencies (Center for Disease
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2015 Title: Embracing Autism Topic chosen: Persuasive Speech – Autism Specific purpose: To persuade my audience to be more understanding and accepting towards people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Central Idea: The increasing number of autism cases calls for a greater need for more understanding and acceptance of the autism community. ___________________________________________________________________ Introduction I. Which one person in this group has autism? II. This is my sister
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Abstract People with Autism tend to face difficulties in social interaction. This study examined the possibility that the cause of these social difficulties is heightened anxiety in response to social situations. First year psychology students were asked to complete three surveys online‚ in order to test their anxiety levels‚ as well as the extent to which they demonstrate autistic-like traits. The results indicated a link between anxiety and autistic-like traits in the general population. Due
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Title: Autism Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the Autism disorder. I. Introduction A. Open with Impact: Imagine that your child was diagnosed with Autism B. Tie to the Audience: I’m sure a lot of you in the class don’t know too much about Autism‚ like me prior to four years ago. C. Credibility material/ Establishing Rationale: According to a study found on autismspeaks.org‚ Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys each year and the figures are steadily growing
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Autism Isolated in their own worlds‚ people with autism appear indifferent and remote. They are normally unable to form emotional bonds with others. Although people with this brain disorder can display a wide range of symptoms and disabilities‚ many are incapable of understanding other people’s thoughts‚ feelings‚ and needs. Often‚ their language and intelligence do not fully develop. This makes communication and social relationships difficult. Many people with autism engage in repetitive activities
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People with autism were treated differently and handled differently back in the 1930’s than what we see today. Medical professions had different types of treatments and have more signs to tell whether or not they have autism. Disabilities were just starting to be recognized in the 1930’s‚ and the Asperger’s syndrome and autism are classified as the same diagnosis. Autism is a mental state that can be identified early is a person’s childhood. It could last life long‚ or it could be helped by a matter
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