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My Experience With Autism Innovation, ingenuity, and individuality are at the base of creativity. As a child I always thought outside the box exploring ideas in a different perspective in order to encapture the true meaning of the question at hand. Growing up in an art enduring environment certainly persuaded my passion towards visual media, as my pieces often reflected values of Dr.Seuss, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Whenever I felt frustrated or incapable I always relied on the ability to express my emotions throughout writing , sculpting or even drawing. The ability to reveal my inner conflicts without restraint or indignation is what allowed me to find a release in a stressful situation. Expressing emotions during difficult times is often troublesome to humans– including myself. In April of 2009 I unfortunately ...show more content... In an effort to educate and advocate for Autism Speaks I decided that I merely could not ask for money as I felt I was not only cheating myself but others from learning about the realities of Autism. I decided to create a product that would not only benefit the organization, but also serve as a reminder to the supporters. Spending hours on end, I constructed glass bead bracelets to sell at auction nights and in total not only raised over Four–Hundred Dollars for the organization, but also enlightened my community about the characteristics and struggles faced by those with Autism. On entering High School I was gifted with an opportunity to mentor inner city children about the power of creativity and the ability to express themselves through different mediums. As a mentor I strived to encompass multiple perspective engaging the children in writing, painting, photography and a plethora of other methods. Providing the future generations with means of expression not only gave me satisfaction but also provided a continuation of innovation amongst society that is essential for the Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Argumentative Essay On Autism Let's say you have a box of crayons. It represents ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), now inside the box you have different colors of crayons. Each color/crayon is a different disorder. The color we want to talk about today is teal, the official color for autism. Stuart Duncan once said, "Autism, like a rainbow, has a bright side and a dark side and even though it can mean rough waters it can be beautiful." Autism isn't a label, it's a diagnoses. People with autism can be just as successful as neurotypical people. People with autism have been the subject of stereotypes and neglect for decades. Only in the last 150 years or so have things started to change. We don't know what causes autism, but thanks to increased research and awareness we're making more progress than ever. People with autism face many challenges everyday, autism is a spectrum. It's not the same for everyone. Due to it being a spectrum it can be hard for people without autism to understand the challenges autistic people face, and how to go about interacting with autistic people. There are lots of autistic people worldwide, it's time we start making them feel more like people. 1 in 68 people in the US have autism, this includes 1 in 189 girls and 1 in 42 boys. Autism is a difference in perception; technically it's a developmental disorder that is the result of a difference in brain chemicals. Scientists don't know what causes autism or why it's stayed in the human gene pool for so long. People with autism could have a wide variety of symptoms, but some of the most common characteristics are fixations on things they like, reliance on routines,and lack of social skills. Autism can be formally diagnosed at ages as young as 3. There is no medical test to diagnose autism, rather a trained professional in the psychology field will perform a developmental screening and a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. When a child is diagnosed with autism, therapy is strongly recommended. The earlier treatment starts the better because certain aspects of the disorder can be lessened through therapy. Therapy helps the mind and the body, certain therapies can help rebuild your brain, so to speak. Autistic brains are physically different than neurotypical ones. Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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A Brief History of Autism Essay The term autism was first used by psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1908. He used it to describe one of his patients that had schizophrenia. He used it to describe his patient who had withdrawn into his own world. The pioneers of the study of ASDs were Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger. They both worked separately and studied different children. In their research, both of their studies showed that the children that they were studying showed similar characteristics. Both Kanner's and Asperger's children had problems in social activity and were different from normal children in terms of fine motor skills. (Mandal) What is Autism ? Autism spectrum disorder is a broad term for many diseases, one of them being autism, that affect how a kid thinks, ...show more content... These children also have low muscle tone and mass. Mostly because they are inactive. This limits their motor skills. Most of them are also very sensitive to sounds, touch, taste, and smells that are unusual. For example, an alarm, a fluorescent light, scratchy fabrics, etc. They have deficiency problems with their immune system and severe allergies. This includes harsh rashes, allergic sensitivities, gastrointestinal and ear infections as well. Some of them also have hearing and visual impailments. Many of you have probably wondered. Is there a cure for ASD? Can you recover from ASD? "You cannot recover from autism, but you can improve"(Wiseman 41). Professionals believe that once a child has been diagnosed with an ASD it can't fully recover. This does not mean that the person cannot improve; just that ASD is a lifelong diagnosis. You can't fully recover, but you can work hard to be almost completely normal. Usually, the cure begins with a lot of expert advice. You should also spend more time with your child. Jacob's mom was told that her kid would never be able to even tie his shoes, but she worked with him numerous hours in order to achieve that long desired goal. You can also work with your kid. Everything is possible through God. You should always pray and ask God for advice. The recovery process won't be easy. In fact, it will be horrible. But it is not impossible. There have been multiple stories of kids with autism that have not Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Essay about Autism &#65279; There are several reasons why I chose the topic of Autism. First, autism is intriguing because it is very hard to understand. Medical science is at a loss to explain why and how it occurs. Second, I have had occasion to develop a personal relationship with children who are afflicted with autism . At The Children's Institute, where I volunteer, I sit and play with many kids, two of whom are very hard to play with. Even though they are five and six years old, they avoid making eye contact with others, and often refuse to play with the other kids. Also, once they start watching something, like television, it is very hard to get them to look somewhere else. They are ...show more content... A light touch to most people may hurt an autistic person. On the other hand, some autistic people are insensitive to pain and won't notice injuries. Hearing can also be heightened so that a noise that would not bother your or my ears, may hurt an autistic person's ears. Autistic people's vision can also be affected. They have trouble recognizing people. They can also have their eyes hurt by a bright light or a certain flickering. People with autism lack normal non–verbal communication and body language. Because of this, they will seem more literal minded and unemotional than those around them. They also have trouble with verbal communication which sometimes means they will take a question or statement in a literal or unusual way. Some autistic people display communication difficulties such as difficulty remembering vocabulary and pronouncing words. Some are mute. Many need extra time to process verbal questions or comments and to reply. From time to time they will repeat things they hear or even their own words. As you can see, autism affects its victims in a wide variety of ways. Some do well in special supportive environments, other are completely independent and function fairly well, and still others may never learn to talk or be able to work or live independently. Problems arise when autistic people attempt to handle multiple stimuli. Because they have very narrowly Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Essay about Autism Autism 1. Definition Autism– is a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before the age of 3, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. 2. Common Characteristics Inability to use speech for communication Withdrawal from people Unusual bodily movements and peculiar mannerisms Abnormal responses to one or more types of sensory stimuli , sound or touch Lack of appropriate play Preoccupation with hands (flapping) ...show more content... Autistic infants often show little or no interest in other people and lack typical social behaviors. For example, they may not smile at their mother's voice or make eye contact with caregivers. Autistic children fail to develop normal relationships with their parents, brothers or sisters, and other children. Often they seem unaware of the needs and feelings of other people, and may not respond if another person is hurt or in distress. They also fail to make friends. Children with autism usually play alone. Often they engage in repetitious activities, such as arranging objects in meaningless patterns, flipping a light switch on and off, or staring at rotating objects. Some engage in repetitious body movements, such as spinning, flapping their arms, swaying, rocking, snapping their fingers, and clapping or flapping their hands. In some cases these movements may be harmful, involving repeated biting of their wrists or banging their head. Children with autism frequently become upset at minor changes in their surroundings and daily routines. Autistic children also have difficulties with language. Some never learn to speak or develop very limited speech. An autistic child may say "you" when he means "I" and produce incorrectly formed sentences. Autistic children may also demonstrate echolalia, mechanically repeating words or phrases that other people say. About 75 percent of autistic children are Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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History Of Autism Essay History of Autism Assuming that Autism is a neurological disorder and not caused by "bad" parenting or environmental toxins then it has, most likely, always existed among human beings; however, it was not scientifically described or empirically researched until the 20th century. Early 1900s In the early 1900s autism was thought to be a form of childhood schizophrenia, feeble–mindedness, or childhood psychosis. The term autism was first used by the Swiss psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler between 1908 and 1912. He used it to describe schizophrenic patients who had withdrawn from social contact, appeared to be living in their own world, and were socially disconnected. The root of the word autism is derived from the Greek "autos" which means "self". ...show more content... In 2007 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that approximately 1 in 150 children were diagnosed with autism. Part of this increase is a result of better understanding of autism as a spectrum disorder. 2010s A hundred years later, the term autism describes a neurodevelopmental condition that results in significant social cognitive and social communicative impairment. Current research is focused on identifying biologically distinct subtypes of autism. The belief is that once subtypes are understood advance can be made in regard to understanding cause and developing effective treatments. The ultimate goal of this line of research is to eventually find a cure and be able to prevent it. Until that time, the prevalence of autism continues to increase. In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that approximately1 in 88 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Being A Child With Autism Essay A child who struggles with autism spectrum disorder may face many issues in everyday life. There are many symptoms one with autism may struggle with. The warning signs usually include impaired social skills, non–verbal communication difficulties, speech and language difficulties, and inflexible behavior. A child with impaired social skills usually prefer to live in their own world and detach their selves from others. The child usually will have trouble talking about feelings, doesn't engage in group activities, prefers not to be held, touched, or cuddled, and lastly doesn't share interest or achievements with others. A child who suffers with non–verbal communication difficulties in autism have trouble on delicate nonverbal cues using body language. The child will avoid eye contact, have trouble picking up on other people's ...show more content... A child who has autism will also have difficulty with speech and language often starting to talk later then most kids. The child will repeat the same words over and over again, refer to themselves in third person, have trouble understanding simple statements, directions, or questions, and lastly speaks in an abnormal tone of voice like ending every sentence they say as if asking a question. Children with autism are often restricted, inflexible, and even obsessive in their behaviors, activities, and interests. The child obsessively lines toys or other things up and arranges them in a certain order and follows a specific routine everyday or else has trouble adapting to any changes in his routine, and lastly repeats the same actions or movements over and over again such as rocking or flapping their hands repeatedly. Lastly, those are the many symptoms a child with autism struggles with. The incidence and prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is about 1 in 68 children who have been identified with the disorder according to CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring. Autism can occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Autism Essay In the recent years, there has been an increase with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007), 1 in 150 children are said to be autistic and according to many states ASD is seen as an epidemic. The problem with these numbers is how to teach these children affectively in the best academic environment. In 2005– 2006 it was reported that 31% of autistic students were placed in general education classrooms and around 40% in separate classes, typically referred as autistic support classrooms (U.S. Department of Education, 2007). Characteristically, the student will be placed in an autistic support (AS) room because the general education room is not the least ...show more content... F's students. In this paper, I will discuss the instruction Mrs. F uses, the aspects of Bloom's Taxonomy that are exhibited, some of the best practices used according to Santrock (2008), different types of technology used, and how this classroom has introduced the primary elements as my future role as a school psychologist. I. Instruction Style Through my observations, Mrs. F uses a Teacher–Centered model, which allows her to select the material that the students will learn (Santrock, 2008). Since all of Mrs. F's students contain an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) it is important for her to control and closely monitor what is being taught. When a teacher has a student with an IEP it is significant to maintain the unique educational goals and help the child achieve the highest benefit from learning (Heward, 2009). In Mrs. F's class she is able to center her students goals around the curriculum or lesson plan for the day. On several occasions, I have witnessed Mrs. F asking the student's different questions based off a story the class read, that pertains to their specific goals. An example of this includes one child's inability to identify colors and another child's inability to answer "who" questions (answering the main character in the story). With constant repetition, the students are able to strengthen their weaknesses and achieve their goal(s). II. Bloom's Taxonomy Benjamin Bloom and colleagues in 1956 formed a group of educational Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Autism Essay AUTISM Autism is a life–long developmental disability that usually appears in the first three years of a child's life. It interferes with normal development of the brain, preventing individuals with this rare disorder from understanding what they hear, sense, and observe. Although this severe disability is considered a child's disability, autism is found in adults, interfering with normal social and emotional development. Anyone can acquire autism; it is put in place at birth. Boys, however, are more prone to it, as they are four times more affected. In describing the characteristics of autism, what causes autism and how it's being diagnosed, and treatment to help people with autism we will discover that the life of ...show more content... One of the most important signals that a person has autism is social detachment and unresponsiveness. Many autistic children won't smile, don't want to be picked up or cuddled, usually don't want to play, will often stare off into space as if they were in their own little world, are unaware of

things around them, and usually have little or no concern for others. This characteristic is usually the most serious one. Their insistence in not socializing makes it very difficult for an autistic to fit in. Other symptoms may include negativism, fascination with physical objects, insensitivity to pain, impulsive behaviour, frequent crying and tantrums for no reason. Knowing what causes autism and how it is being diagnosed may help individuals understand the difficulties autistics face when trying to socialize with the rest of the world. Right now there is no known cause of autism. It has been linked however to several other diseases. It has been linked to untreated rubella, celiac disease and chemical exposures to pregnant women. Diagnosis of this disability can be a difficult task as well. There are no medical tests that can diagnose the disorder. Doctors must observe the patient to determine whether their behaviour patterns comply with those of autistic individuals. This is the only way autism is diagnosed. Many children live with autism for years not knowing it. Because of autism's unknown cause Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Autism Essay Autism Spectrum Disorder Essay What is ASD? The term Autistic Spectrum Disorder covers a wide range of conditions, including autism and Asperger syndrome that are characterized by impaired social interaction, communication difficulties and restricted, stereotypical and repetitive activities and interests. Autistic spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that is usually diagnosed in childhood. Children and adults with this condition have a wide range of intelligence. Some have learning disabilities, while others have normal or above average intelligence and intellectual capacity. Those in the latter groups are described as having high functioning autism. The causes of autistic spectrum disorder are not clearly und3rstood but ...show more content... Their intense interest in something else may hamper their ability to talk to others or to engage in other activities. Adults with autistic spectrum disorder may develop mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviour, tics etc. In some individual symptoms of anxiety may lead to additional problems in carrying out daily living tasks, communicating and engaging in social interactions. Therapies for ASD There is currently no cure for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). However, a range of specialist education and behavioural programmes (often referred to as interventions) can be effective in improving the skills of children with ASD. There are many different types of intervention for ASD, so it is often hard to judge which one will work best. Some types of intervention can involve hours of intensive work, and this is not always possible for many families because of the practical, emotional and financial commitments necessary. Communication skills – such as the ability to start conversations Social interaction skills – such as the ability to understand other people's feelings and respond to them Cognitive skills – such as encouraging imaginative play Academic skills – the "traditional" skills that a child needs to progress with their education, such as reading, writing and maths Medication No medication is available to treat the core symptoms of ASD, but medication may Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Outline For Autism Essay Autism Body #2 II. Main Point– Autism is having complex disorders of the brain development. It is not curable but it is treatable. So told in childdevelopmentinfo.com, prepared by office of Scientific and Health reports A. Sub point 1: Autism is unique for everyone who is diagnosed with it, so each treatment is different and needs to address specific needs. There are many different treatments, such as behavioral treatments, medicines or both so told in www.autismspeaks.org 1. Sub sub point: In the Office Of Science and Health reports speaks of how there is no present cure for Autism but there is treatments such as therapies, designed specifically for the certain type of symptom each individual that has autism. Studies have show that children at a young age learn faster and effectively. So therapy should start as soon as possible. There has been recent evidence that the early interventions have helped influencing brain development. In Centers for disease Control and Prevention gave specific types of therapy that children with autism could go to. There is Occupational Therapy, which teaches them to give ...show more content... Sub point 2:However medications is an other way to help with treating autism. It is most effective when used with behavioral therapies. 1. Sub sub point: Medicines are used to cure three core symptoms of autism are communication, social challenges and repetitive behavior as said in Autism Speaks. There are medicines such as selective serotonin re–uptake, which treats imbalances in the body's chemical system. It might reduce anxiety, irritability, tantrums, and aggressive behavior. Tricyclic; this treats depression and obsessive–compulsive disorder. Psychoactive or anti–psychotic medications affect the brain. Approves for 5–16 year olds with autism. Stimulants increase focus and decrease hyperactivity. Anti–anxiety medications, this can help relieve anxiety and panic disorders. Anti–consultants treat seizures and seizure disorders such as Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Autism Spectrum Essay For people on the Autism spectrum, stereotyped behavior can be one of the most difficult barriers to move beyond. In the context of learning, this repetitive behavior can seriously impede the acquisition of new skills. For the child experiencing it, the reinforcement this stimulus provides is often greater than anything the therapist can offer. This form of behavior, referred to in the DSM – V as being "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, or speech" (p. 50) includes motor and vocal stereotypies. The inspiration for this research document is a young boy with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis who engages in a wide array of stereotypies. These include echolalia (specifically, the scripting of scenes) and repetitive movements performed mid–script. In a typical bout with this behavior, he will stand up and begin speaking to himself in an unintelligible babble while holding his right hand ...show more content... In some cases, physical repetitive behavior, in the form of violent flapping, appears to be linked to specific time frames of the videos. Both of these, along with many other videos trigger his restrictive, repetitive behavior to the point where new teaching strategies are being implemented to combat them. An extensive body of research on restrictive and repetitive behavior is available. It describes in detail the possible developmental trajectories, including research that has found a negative correlation of restrictive behavior and age (as age increases, the behaviors tend to decrease). Additionally, a full body of research has been done to determine the classification of the behavior. This was the focus of Lam, Bodfish, and Piven's 2008 research which sought to identify three distinct categories of restrictive behavior of people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Autism : What Causes Autism? Essay What is Autism? How is Autism classified? What causes Autism? Why do Autism happen? There are some many questions about Autism, and what it is. Many of those questions are still unknown. Everyday researchers are exploring reasons for these questions. However, Autism was introduced in the 1940s autism was first described in the 1940s. Leo Kanner in the United States and Hans Asperger in Austria independently published papers describing children with severe social and communicative impairments. Both Kanner and Asperger used the term "autism" (meaning "alone") to describe the syndromes they had identified. Kanner described children who had impoverished social relationships from early in life, employed deviant language, and were subject to behavioral stereotypies. Asperger's description identified children with normal IQs and normal language development who suffered from social and some types of communicative impairments. (slaughter) Kanner and Asperger both thought that autism came from the environment you live in. They blamed the mother for doing something wrong. Kanner observed that the parent–child relationships in cases of children with autism appeared to be somewhat unusual. This suggestion fit with the tenor of the times, in which psychology and psychiatry were dominated by Freudian theories. They suggested that children developed the syndrome as a result of cold, abusive, or confusing home environments (references were made to "refrigerator mothers"), and early Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Children With Autism Essay Children With Autism Children with autism have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. A multifaceted disorder, autism has long baffled professionals and parents alike. At a point in time, doctors gave parents absolutely no hope for the recovery of their children. But recently, new treatments and therapies have shown that improvement is possible. With early intervention, intensive care, some children have if not fully recovered, improved, and have been integrated into schools, indistinguishable from their peers. Sandra L. Harris, PhD; Topics in Autism Siblings of children with autism, A Guide for ...show more content... Readers are taught how to use ABA to teach speech and language, social, motor, and adaptive skills through a system of repetition, reward, and goal adjustment. The author also discusses what families should consider before choosing any treatment method for their child with autism, and specifically what key elements an IBI program should have. The curriculum, professional roles, parent involvement, inclusion, and pros and cons of a home based versus center based program are all covered. Staff training ..... Characteristics of characteristics of children with autism. [Videotape]. Maryland, MD: Integrated Care Management. Autism is one of a spectrum, range, of disorders that vary in severity and in terms of how condition manifests itself. According to the national association for autism research, the autism spectrum disorder includes: Autistic disorder: also known as "classic autism", this disorder affects a person's ability to communicate, form relationships and respond appropriately to the environment. Asperger's syndrome: this neurological disorder differs from autistic disorder in that the individuals with this disorder do not have a delay in spoken language development. But they may have serious communication skills. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: children with this disorder, also known as

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Treatment For Autism Essay Autism is a new name for an ailment that has affected kids since centuries. Autism is characterized by communication shortfalls, poorly developed communal social interactions, stereotyped conducts and limited interests. Autism affects each individual differently, so treatment must be individually bespoke as well. Since there is no cure for autism , most doctors concentrate on finding treatment and therapy geared toward managing or lessening the neurological glitches associated with this disease. We are entering into a new frontline when we talk about stem cell treatment for autism in India. Although it is available in numerous nations, it is still in an investigational stage. Essentially, the therapy encompasses familiarizing new cells into ...show more content... These occur in our bone marrow, our brain and beneath our skin. It is challenging to comprehend how they work and what they can do. Any parent considering taking their kid for such treatment should first do a significant quantity of research. Understanding this kind of therapy necessitates more than simply understanding some terms – it necessitates an education in and of its own. Since we still do not know what causes autism, this generates the questions: How can we use this technique to treat the infirmity? How do we know what zones to treat since we do not know the reason? We do suspect that genetic factor, brain development and other problems might be potential causes. Even so, we do not know which genes and we do not know which portions of the brain are involved. This causes the concern of how and where are these cells being sited. This specific treatment for autism might have a great deal to offer at some point; however, right now, it is a bit risky. Make sure you comprehend everything: carcinogenic transformation, pluripotent stem cells, viral vectors, autologous embryonic stem cells, etc. Once again, if you are a parent strong–minded to offer your kid this treatment, make sure you completely comprehend the concept accompanied by what you can expect as well as what you might not Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Introduction Autism Essay Introduction Autism is on the rise. Many researchers feel the reasons isn't because there are more kids being afflicted with it, but the increased public awareness has allowed this disorder to be more easily recognized and diagnosed at a earlier age. The word "autism" was first used by a Swiss psychiatrist Eugene Bleuler in an article written in the American Journal of Insanity in 1912. It comes from the Greek word meaning self. Bleuler used it to describe the schizophrenic's seeming difficulty in connecting with others (" Autism "). It wasn't until 1943 when the classification of autism was introduced by Dr. Leo Kanner. Dr. Kanner, a psychiatrist from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, reported on eleven child patients ...show more content... Repetitive behaviors like head banging and repetitive routines are consistent for individuals with autism. If the routine is disturbed, he or she screams and throws a temper tantrum (Wing, 24). Like their need for consistency in routines, autistics also need and demand absolute consistency in their environment. Changes in their environment cause them to act negatively ("Autism"). And individual with autism has a different sensory system than normal people, the stimulations are affected differently. For example, they have oversensitivity to light and this oversensitivity may cause seizures ("Autism"). At least one quarter of children with autism have an epilectic seizure before they become an adult. Other behaviors that may occur are high levels or anxiety, odd fears (ex. of color or shape), and emotions that change from one extreme to the other (Wing 31+; Siegel 49). A common myth about autistic individuals is that they cannot show affection ("Defining Autism"). Autistics show affection, but they are very precise about who they show affection to. They have to be very comfortable with this person and their affection they show is not like normal children's. The affection is a brief hug or something simple. On reason they do not show affection is they simply do not seek parental attention. As an infant the autistic child may have appeared very calm and not cried very often ("Autism"). Even though these children Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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autism Essay Autism Isolated in their own worlds, people with autism appear indifferent and remote. They are normally unable to form emotional bonds with others. Although people with this brain disorder can display a wide range of symptoms and disabilities, many are incapable of understanding other people's thoughts, feelings, and needs. Often, their language and intelligence do not fully develop. This makes communication and social relationships difficult. Many people with autism engage in repetitive activities, like rocking or banging their heads, or rigidly following familiar routines. Some of those with autism are painfully sensitive to sound, touch, sight, or smell . Children with autism do not follow the typical patterns of child development . In ...show more content... Some people with autism can memorize entire television shows, pages of the phone book, or the scores of every major league baseball game. Such skills, however, known as islets of intelligence or savant skills are rare. The Northwest Neurodevelopment Training Center states that: "Autism can be treated by addressing the neurological dysfunction at the appropriate developmental levels can help to restore normal function. Neurological reorganization, a rehabilitation technique based on normal neurological development, takes the individual through the developmental process using reflex patterns encoded in the central nervous system. This facilitates the establishment of appropriate neurological function so that the autistic person no longer is isolated by perceptual aberrations. Recognizing and treating autism as a neurological dysfunction can help autistic people to become incorporated into the world and society" November 10, 1996. The process of neurological development is one of building connections between the countless number of neurons or brain cells in the central nervous sys–tem. Some of the connections are general purpose pathways that are used millions of times each day for a variety of different purposes, while others are more specific and are used less often for a particular purpose. There are four main steps involved in neurological Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Thesis Statement On Autism I. Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be portrayed toward critical impairments in social interaction. It also includes restricted repeated behaviors, interests and activities. (Mayo Clinic staff, 2014) A. Definition: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be a disorder in the brain, caused by genetic, environmental or neural levels. Autism effects data processing in the brain by alerting how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize; how this occurs not understand. (Johnson.2004) B. Background: Autism is a disorder in brain progress that comes to be obvious in earliest youth. And there are a few reasons for ASD, yet the vast majority of them are not known yet. There are some symptoms that can easily recognize in kids with autism, as a consequence this will help to begin the treatment early. Parents usually are attention of the sings in the first two years of their child's life. Autism appears to be occurring more much than was the case in ...show more content... Purpose statement: This paper defines autism and explores its causes, symptoms and treatment method. II. Causes: Experts do not know yet exactly what causes these differences for most people with ASD. However, some people with ASD have known difference, such as a genetic condition, Environmental factors and Neural levels. There are numerous reasons for ASD, although most are not known yet. A. Genetic problems A lot of various genes appear o be involved in autism spectrum disorder. For some children, autism spectrum disorder can be combined with a genetic disorder such as Rett syndrome or fragile X syndrome. For other genetic changes may make a child more affected to autism or create environmental risk factors. Still other genes may affect the brain progress or the way that brain cells

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Autism in Children Essay example Autism according to Merriam–Webster Dictionary is defined as "a variable developmental disorder that appears by age three and is characterized by impairment of the ability to form normal social relationships, to commutate with others, and by stereotyped behavior patterns." Autism was believed to be a psychiatric or emotional illness, and doctors told mothers that they were the cause. They were wrong. The cause for autism is still a mystery, however, the facts remain that autism in children is on the rise. Erin Allday of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, "Environmental factors play a more important role in causing autism than previously assumed and, surprisingly, an even larger role than genetic." There are theories based on that ...show more content... The Autism Society says, "children with autism often have repetitive body movements such as, hand flapping, spinning, or head banging." An autistic child often avoids interaction with others and does not like to give eye contact during dialogue. Mastering social skills and interaction is a challenge for children living with autism. Autistic children often do not play with other children. Part of this is noticed during the early developmental stages of childhood. Autistic children are often referred as off in a world of their own, unaware of people or events around them. Children with autism have difficulties in verbal and with non–verbal communication, social interactions and leisure activities. Autistic children have sensory disorders that affect how they interact with objects and people around them. They possibly will experience sensitivities in the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. "Many children with autism have unusual sensitivities to sounds, sights, touch, taste and smells. High–pitched intermittent sounds, such as fire alarm or school bells, may be painful to these children. Scratchy fabrics and clothing tags may also be intolerable, and some children have visual sensitivities to the flickering of fluorescent lights (autism–society)." The lack of social skills can create behaviors in autistic children. Furthermore, when a child Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Essay On Autism "Sometimes my mind feels noisey, but i'd never wish for my autism to go away. It helps me focus." –Delaney Rodgers , a young woman who was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome when she was eight years old (Parks 30). Autism is one of 5 developmental disabilities also known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which include autistic disorder ( autism ), Asperger's syndrome, and two server and rare forms of autism known as rett syndrome and childhood disintegrative disorder. The last type of autism is a pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, which is diagnosed then a child has autistic characteristics but does not meet all the criteria for autism (Parks 8). Autism is a bio–neurological developmental disability that generally ...show more content... Leo Kanner in 1943. He reported a few children who showed a lack of interest in other individuals but, a highly unusual interest in the environment. These children were very different in physical and mental characteristics. It is possible to detect signs of autism in infants as young as 6–18 months. Babies and toddlers may fail to respond to their names, avoid eye contact, or engage in repetitive movements such as rocking or arm flapping. The most common signs of autism include, Not pointing to objects to show interest, avoid eye contact and wants to be alone, appear to be unaware when people talk to them, but respond to other sounds, repeat actions over and over again, and many more ("Facts about Autism"). There are many symptoms of autism. Some people with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Other individuals with autism might suffer from comorbid medical conditions such as: allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, persistent viral infections, feeding disorders, etc. Between 30–50% of individuals with autism have seizures ("Quick Facts about Autism").About 40% of individuals with autism does not have the ability to speak. 20–30% of kids with autism have few words 12–18 months, but lose them. Other children might speak, but not until early Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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