Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
Much has been studied on Autism. While doing research this reader viewed articles on behavior, coping skills, children’s development (including social skills) and therapies relating to Autism. Evidence behind Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy suggests that starting children early in a therapy setting gives them a better chance at a more “normal” life.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as a developmental disability that is characterized by “social, communication, and behavioral challenges” (Centers of Disease and Protection [CDC], 2015). ASD limits the individual’s ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally, ability to learn how to give and receive information from others, to tolerate …show more content…
Is ASD treated by medication from the pediatrician? Is therapy available from the mental health professionals that devised the diagnostic criteria? Can the school help me? Are there any other options? The answer to all of these is yes. Everything from strict diet protocols, drug therapies educational and behavioral therapies, neurofeedback training, and even dolphin assisted therapy is mentioned in published literature on treating ASD (CDC, 2015) (Bhat et al., …show more content…
They are both very important to the concept of Autism and advocating for the children I have been speaking of in this paper.
Every person is unique and worthwhile. Autism is considered a disability. Like people with any disability they should be treated with respect and dignity. Disabled people are no less human than you and I they just need a little more help and guidance to survive in this harsh world. They are worth it.
It is so important to uphold equal rights, protection, opportunity and social benefits to everyone. Everyone is equal. No matter race, religion, color, ability or disability. This writer has found that in this time where people don’t want to care and just want to treat your disabled child like a number it is important to advocate and never stop. Everyone deserves an equal chance. If there is something out there that may help you must advocate and fight for it otherwise they will not give it to you. You must fight for your social justice.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as a developmental disability that is characterized by “social, communication, and behavioral challenges” (Centers of Disease and Protection [CDC], 2015). ASD limits the individual’s ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally, ability to learn how to give and receive information from others, to tolerate …show more content…
Is ASD treated by medication from the pediatrician? Is therapy available from the mental health professionals that devised the diagnostic criteria? Can the school help me? Are there any other options? The answer to all of these is yes. Everything from strict diet protocols, drug therapies educational and behavioral therapies, neurofeedback training, and even dolphin assisted therapy is mentioned in published literature on treating ASD (CDC, 2015) (Bhat et al., …show more content…
They are both very important to the concept of Autism and advocating for the children I have been speaking of in this paper.
Every person is unique and worthwhile. Autism is considered a disability. Like people with any disability they should be treated with respect and dignity. Disabled people are no less human than you and I they just need a little more help and guidance to survive in this harsh world. They are worth it.
It is so important to uphold equal rights, protection, opportunity and social benefits to everyone. Everyone is equal. No matter race, religion, color, ability or disability. This writer has found that in this time where people don’t want to care and just want to treat your disabled child like a number it is important to advocate and never stop. Everyone deserves an equal chance. If there is something out there that may help you must advocate and fight for it otherwise they will not give it to you. You must fight for your social justice.