parent of a child with autism has to face every day. And that’s what I want to talk about‚ autism. I want raise your awareness about autism because the chances of you becoming one of those parents may be higher than you think. Today I will provide you with some information on what autism really is‚ what the signs and symptoms of autism are‚ and how it can be treated. What is autism? Autism is a developmental disability. Kids with autism‚ also known as ASD (Autism spectrum Disorder) have social‚ language
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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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Pervasive Developmental Disorders The Pervasive Developmental Disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills‚ social interactions‚ and by restricted‚ repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. According to the definition set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) (1994)‚ "Pervasive Developmental Disorders are characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development: social interaction skills
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Abstract Autism is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by impaired communication and social skills. Toddlers began to show signs of Autism by the time they are three years of age. Autism is one of the five pervasive development disorders. The range of Autism can be from people with severe impairments to individuals with high functioning skills who may be active but have a difficult time in social settings. Autism has been linked to genetics and environmental factors. Autism is better
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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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of this essay is to analyse Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); specifically‚ children that have being diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (high IQ)‚ what challenges they have to face‚ such as school‚ teachers and their skills‚ bulling‚ depression and anxiety; briefly discuss the reason why this disorder has been increasing in Australia; the integration of these people to the labour life and which responsibilities are with these children as a society. The word autism is from Greek word ‘autos’ that
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challenges faced by those with autism spectrum disorder? Autism‚ is not a mental disorder and these children do not choose to misbehave‚ but yet society still labels them without having a full understanding of their background. Bringing awareness to the uniqueness of those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is the first step in making a difference in how society views and treats those diagnosed on this spectrum. According to the National Institute of Health‚ autism
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Autistic Disorder is considered a development disorder and also called autistic spectrum disorder‚ People with autism usually produce abnormal behaviors in their social skills‚ motor skills‚ and have behavior problems. The abnormalities may be due to abnormal amygdale activity in the brain. (Ishitobi‚Kosaka‚Omori‚Matsumura‚Monesue‚Mizukami‚Shimoyama‚Murata‚Sadato‚Okazawa‚ and Wada ‚2010).It is a important disorder because it provides evidence of how the brain can affect the way individuals process
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Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders which includes Asperger Syndrome‚ Pervasive Developmental Disorder (atypical autism) and classic autism also known Autistic disorder. Several myths surround the disease because of popular shows and movies such as “Rain man”‚ in which actor Dustin Hoffman portrays an adult male named Raymond Babbitt whom is autistic. The film won four Oscars at the 61st Academy Awards in 1989 which included best picture. Because of the spark
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1.0 Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are one of the most common disabilities teachers will face in the classroom. Approximately 1 in 160 children are being diagnosed with having ASD‚ with autistic disorder (autism) and Asperger ’s disorder the most prevalent (Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders‚ 2007). Australia promotes an inclusive education system meaning that all students with disabilities are encouraged and entitled to be educated within a general school
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