Uscb Investigation
Part One
I have chosen to investigate Autistic Spectrum Disorder and how it can affect a child’s behaviour.
Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that is characterised by lack of social skills, aggressive behaviour, lack of imagination, difficulties communicating and repetitive behaviour. (Anderson et al, 2008) Children that have ASD can find it very difficult when dealing with social situations. This is because they lack the ability to read other people’s faces and emotions. They also cannot understand how other people may be feeling and how their actions can impact on others. They also avoid eye contact; this can lead people to believe that the child is being rude or ignorant. As social situations can be overwhelming for children with ASD, they can sometimes lash out and become aggressive. This may be a result of many things such as; having too much stimuli, feeling like others are intruding in their personal space or feeling like they are not being listened to. They may also shout or make loud noises as this makes them feel more comfortable and safe. Children with ASD also find comfort in repeating behaviours and routines. They can become very upset and uncomfortable when these routines are disrupted or they are unable to carry out their set repetitive behaviours. ASD can cause children to become very logical and unable to use their imagination. They take everything said as literal and therefore cannot understand certain sayings. (Anderson et al, 2008)
Parents and carers play a very important role when working with children with ASD. They have the best knowledge and understanding of their child and their routines. They have a full understanding of their child’s daily routine, and are able to plan accordingly. They will recognise subtle signs that the child may present when they are becoming distressed, meaning that they may be able to defuse the situation before it escalates and makes the child very upset. The parent/carer is very
I have chosen to investigate Autistic Spectrum Disorder and how it can affect a child’s behaviour.
Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that is characterised by lack of social skills, aggressive behaviour, lack of imagination, difficulties communicating and repetitive behaviour. (Anderson et al, 2008) Children that have ASD can find it very difficult when dealing with social situations. This is because they lack the ability to read other people’s faces and emotions. They also cannot understand how other people may be feeling and how their actions can impact on others. They also avoid eye contact; this can lead people to believe that the child is being rude or ignorant. As social situations can be overwhelming for children with ASD, they can sometimes lash out and become aggressive. This may be a result of many things such as; having too much stimuli, feeling like others are intruding in their personal space or feeling like they are not being listened to. They may also shout or make loud noises as this makes them feel more comfortable and safe. Children with ASD also find comfort in repeating behaviours and routines. They can become very upset and uncomfortable when these routines are disrupted or they are unable to carry out their set repetitive behaviours. ASD can cause children to become very logical and unable to use their imagination. They take everything said as literal and therefore cannot understand certain sayings. (Anderson et al, 2008)
Parents and carers play a very important role when working with children with ASD. They have the best knowledge and understanding of their child and their routines. They have a full understanding of their child’s daily routine, and are able to plan accordingly. They will recognise subtle signs that the child may present when they are becoming distressed, meaning that they may be able to defuse the situation before it escalates and makes the child very upset. The parent/carer is very
Bibliography: ANDERSON E, JOHNSTONE L, MACMILLAN M, PATERSON M, SCOTT F, SAYERS S, 2008, HNC Early Education & Childcare, 1st edition, Essex, Heinemann NHS, Autistic Spectrum Disorder http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Autistic-spectrum-disorder/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx (Accessed 2nd May 2013) National Autistic Society http://www.autism.org.uk/ (Accessed 2nd May 2013) Lothian Autistic Society http://www.lothianautistic.org/ (Accessed 2nd May 2013)