Autism spectrum disorders in children can cause several different symptoms within the child. Children who are diagnosed with ASD show a wide range of impairments in language ability‚ and intellectual functioning. Language can develop to different levels depending on the severity of the condition. In general terms a child with ASD will have difficulty understanding language communicated to them and in turn struggle to communicate‚ or shown a lack of interest to communicate. Communication can be a
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Varying Treatment Approaches Autism spectrum disorders have become more prevalent within the past ten years. Now‚ this neurological disorder affects approximately 1 in every 68th child (CDC‚ 2014). Parents may feel responsible‚ but it is important to note that there is no determined cause of autism. It is presumed that unknown genetic factors play a role. With the increasing prevalence and unknown cause‚ educators and parents must know
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According to the article‚ “Autism Speaks-Autism Recurs in Families More often than Previously Realized”‚ about every one in five siblings develop autism. Autism is higher in brothers than in sisters(Dawson). When a child has autism the severity of the disability can have many different ranges and it can affect social skills‚ repetitive behaviors‚ speech and nonverbal communication. Parents of children with autism are great advocates to their children because the parents just want them to strive in
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Many people don’t know a person with autism. This happened to one family. Natalie has an older brother that has autism. Her brother‚ Patrick‚ has autism‚ but she doesn’t see him as that. He can retell you word for word what happened in the ten pages that he just read. Natalie likes to n go out in public with her brother‚ but everyone doesn’t see him as society’s “norm.” He has a brilliant mind that no one else but him will have that power to tell you something word for word. Sometimes when people
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It has been estimated that the prevalence of autism in the United States is 1 out of every 110 births1. So it is of no surprise that many of us know or will know a friend or family member who has a child with autism. When a child is first diagnosed‚ parents often scramble to find appropriate autism services‚ doctors‚ schools and therapists. What we dont always anticipate is that relationships with friends‚ family and neighbors often change. Some will stand by our side‚ doing what they can to help
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Online 6/26/2013 Autism General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech‚ I want my audience to understand what Autism is and the effects on children. Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique‚ intelligent‚ and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do. Introduction I. Found out my niece had Autism‚ and how little I knew about what Autism is‚ and what it effects. II. Autism affects 1 in 88 American
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TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM ALEXIA WALTERS KAPLAN UNIVERSITY TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM INTRODUCTION A. What is autism? B. How can a parent detect if their child has autism? THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTISM A. Communication (Language) B. Social behavior C. Learning styles HOW AUTISM AFFECTS THE STUDENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE A. It affects their learning abilities B. It affect how they interact with other students C. It affect how they interact
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Informative Speech Date 10-10-2012 Topic – Hippotherapy for Children with Autism Specific Purpose – To inform my audience of Hippotherapy for Children with Autism Central Idea – The four benefits of Hippotherapy for children with Autism Introduction I. How many of you know what Hippotherapy is? Do you know the benefits of Hippotherapy for children with Autism? II. I learned about Hippotherapy about six years ago when I had to get rid of my horse (I couldn’t afford my horse and
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Whalen‚ Generalization and Autism Spectrum Disorders‚ Real Life‚ Real progress. Generalization and Students with Autism Huiyen Lo Middle Tennessee State University Christina Whalen‚ Generalization and Autism Spectrum Disorders‚ Real Life‚ Real progress. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that includes core deficits in three primary areas: languages and communication‚ social interaction‚ and repetitive and restrictive interest and behaviors. Today autism is most commonly referred
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Autism: theories and perspectives. I will‚ in this essay‚ demonstrate my understanding of the key needs of people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and will use my own experience as a support worker in Adult Services working with adults with an ASC. I will reference relevant quotes in support of my knowledge of ASC and I will concentrate on the needs of people with an ASC in relation to triad of impairments (L Wing 1996)‚ diagnostic criteria and psychological functioning (V Cumine et al 1998)
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