Formerly known as Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS); ASD is an undefined and cluster of multiple symptoms: cognitive‚ communicative‚ and sensory. According to Morrison (2014)‚ “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder with widely varying degrees and manifestations that has both genetic and environmental causes.” Symptoms of ASD can be seen in children as early as 6 months of age. However‚ not all
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psychiatry called‚ “the inability to relate themselves in the ordinary way to people and situation‚” infantile autism. (Kanner 1943) Despite continued research through the years no one knows exactly what causes autism spectrum disorder. Biological basis have been studied‚ psychologists search for behavioral causes‚ and parents are on a quest to find the answer to‚ “why my child?” Autism spectrum disorder is not discriminatory‚ its affects are felt worldwide‚ cross educational backgrounds‚ and differing
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inspiration. He is the reason I registered at St. Joseph’s‚ and he is accountable for the compassionate‚ loving‚ optimistic and tolerant woman I am today. It was a rough road for him at a young age. He had the signs and symptoms of a child on the Autism Spectrum. He had limited social skills that prevented him from interacting with anyone outside of his immediate family. He had speech/communication challenges that prevented him from communicating his wants or needs effectively until the age of six which
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Most parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder are familiar with the concept of Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA therapy. ABA serves to help children with an ASD realize their full potential by serving as an intensive form of therapy based in part on a series of repeated commands and a positive reinforcement system. While science soundly backs the therapy and it is currently the only scientifically proven and recommended therapy for helping children with an ASD achieve levels of functioning
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The key words “sensory processing in children with autism” were used. While working with my students last year‚ one of the greatest challenges in teaching them was overcoming their sensory challenges. Before I could provide instruction‚ I had to create a learning environment to increase their attention. This included lighting‚ sound‚ allowing movement‚ and other sensory modalities. It is important for me to understand these challenges of autism in order to present quality instruction to my students
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Sally: Good morning Mrs. Lee‚ I’m Sally Henry and I’m an Instructor Therapist here at Rainbow Horizons IBI Centre. How are you doing today? (Shakes hand and offers a chair) Mrs. Lee: I am doing well‚ thank-you. Sally: I realize Joseph has recently been diagnosed with ASD and has started our IBI program. I know this has been a busy and perhaps overwhelming time for you and your family. I’m glad that you had the time to come in to see me today. I understand you have had some questions concerning
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children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have come to realize that children with ASD do not lack the desire to interact with others‚ they just do not have the appropriate social skills necessary to interact with other children.” (pg.2) Researchers have tried multiple interventions to help get ASD patients the correct social skills they need in order to have interpersonal relationships. Grigore‚ A.‚ and RUSU‚ A. S (2014) also found that “recent studies show that children with autism spectrum disorder
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Olivia Passafiume Mrs. Rostel English IV Block C 11 February 2014 Rough Draft Autism‚ in short‚ “is a symptom of atypical development of the immature brain” (Rapin). Symptoms of autism may include frequent violent outbursts‚ obsessive compulsions‚ antisocial behavior‚ and many more challenging impediments that vary with each person. Not only does the condition affect the individual‚ but it also has a significant impact on the individual’s family. When two parents are given the task to raise
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Cited: Allman‚ Toney. Asperger ’s Syndrome. Detroit: Lucent‚ 2009. Print. Attwood‚ Tony. The Complete Guide to Asperger ’s Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley‚ 2007. Print. Boucher‚ Jill. The Autistic Spectrum: Characteristics‚ Causes‚ and Practical Issues. Los Angeles: SAGE‚ 2009. Print. Robison‚ John E. Look Me in the Eye; My Life with Asperger ’s. New York: Crown‚ 2007. Print. Staff‚ Mayo Clinic. "Definition." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical
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Kaielin Gilliland An Important First Look Fragile X syndrome is genetic disorder that affects about a third of people. The disorder can cause mild to severe intellectual disability and is the most common genetic cause of autism spectrum disorder. Physical features include long and narrow face‚ large ears‚ and flexible fingers. The disorder usually affects more males than females. Hyperactivity and seizures are common also mainly in males. Due to a new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research
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