COPING MECHANISMS OF PARENTS OF CHILD A DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM: BASIS FOR COUNSELING PROGRAM Researcher: Aracelli C Legarda INTRODUCTION Parenting is a highly stressful job. Everyday is a challenge. Some days are easy and others are hard. However still‚ this is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs parents will ever face. It is therefore critical to know how parents cope when having a child with autism. Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired
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“Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult‚ since there is no medical test‚ like a blood test‚ to diagnose the disorders. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development.” (www.cdc.gov) ASD is one of the hardest diseases to diagnose. Doctors cannot just run multiple tests to conclude whether or not a patient is on the spectrum. There are many signs that lead to the diagnoses of autism. Specialists examine many symptoms and behaviors. Symptoms then lead the doctor to a true diagnoses
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Children with Autism Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Effects of the Children and their Family University of Phoenix The topic that I have chosen to write about is Autism. Have you heard about it? I am sure you may know someone who suffers from this disease‚ but do you really know what it is‚ or its causes and effects? That is what I am going to explain to you. Autism is a disability that affect young children‚ and we need to understand
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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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The Comparison of Reality Therapy and Existential Theory in Addiction Counseling: The Case of Jack Walden University The case of Jack illustrates a number of dilemmas faced by addiction counselors; namely‚ his resistance to treatment and external locus of control. Jack not only denies his need for counseling‚ but also denies that his alcohol use is any fault of his own. Thus‚ this paper will serve to analyze and evaluate two therapeutic approaches that emphasize
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Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and early adulthood: Characteristics and issues I chose this topic and article because my 19 year old has a developmental delay with some symptoms of autism. I would use some of the information from this article that I selected but there are many articles on autism. Some of the factors that will affect social development in adulthood would be lack of communication skills and eye contact as well as other behaviors associated with autism like many do not
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My Philosophical Approach to Counseling Definition of Existential Therapy One survey taken by Corey suggests a definition of Existential Therapy include two key elements: Existential Therapy is essentially an approach to counseling and therapy rather than a firm theoretical model‚ it stresses core human conditions. Normally‚ personality development is based on the uniqueness of each individual. Sense of self develops from infancy. Self determination and a tendency toward growth
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Significant Autism Treatment Procedures for the Betterment of Affected Kids Autism is a special neurological disorder that is seen in a child from birth‚ which impairs their normal communication and behavior for which they find it tough to socially interact with others‚ including their parents. Usually‚ the symptoms of autism can be detected when the kid is around two years old‚ the time when the normal children start walking and speaking fluently. As the cause of this disease is mostly attributed
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Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental disabilities with lifelong effects for the person. They are characterized by the repetitive behaviors exhibited by the client with social and communication deficits as well. Clients with ASDs have unusual abilities to learn‚ they struggle with paying attention and may react inappropriately with extreme tantrums to different sensations. ASDs include and are not limited to autistic disorder‚ pervasive developmental disorder‚ atypical autism and Asperger
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past decade has acknowledged the impacts of characteristics and life-functioning for individuals on the autism spectrum. Models of support or interventions strategies have been researched but little‚ or limited practical or resourced models appeared as accessible for families of older youth. The intention of this research paper was to investigate a specific activity group for youth on the autism spectrum. The group runs concurrently with a parent group and is funded through a respite funding provision
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