547 Marie Jevon1 Understand How The
547 – Marie Jevon
1. Understand how the different and evolving theories about autism reflect the complexity of autistic spectrum conditions
Since it first identified as a distinct disorder by Leo Kanner (1943), autism studies continued in order to explain its causes. Many theories and clinical studies evolved. However, none of them seems to be conclusive. Although it was interchangeably considered as part of schizophrenia, recently it is defined as a distinct disorder that has its own characteristics. The field of management is still challenging. In this paper, I am going to discuss different theories that explain autism. Then, I am going to summarize different learning approaches that are used for autistic children based on the different theories and ideas.
Introduction:
What is autism?
Autism is part of the autistic spectrum disorders. The name itself is originated from the Greek word “autos” which means “self”. “Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills”
Causes of autism:
There is no known single cause for autism. Many theories evolved to explain the possible causes. There are many different cognitive and psychological thoughts describe the autism symptoms. On the other hand, new beliefs developed which explain the autism symptoms as results of genetic or environmental influences. Controversial ideas like the effect of diet and vaccines on the development of autism symptoms recognized as hot topics for the last few years.
Autism symptoms:
Autism, as per the definition, consists mainly of three main categorical symptoms which include behavioural, communication and social aspects. The severity of the symptoms fluctuates from one child to other.
Treatment methods:
Treatment approaches and methods vary widely according to the
1. Understand how the different and evolving theories about autism reflect the complexity of autistic spectrum conditions
Since it first identified as a distinct disorder by Leo Kanner (1943), autism studies continued in order to explain its causes. Many theories and clinical studies evolved. However, none of them seems to be conclusive. Although it was interchangeably considered as part of schizophrenia, recently it is defined as a distinct disorder that has its own characteristics. The field of management is still challenging. In this paper, I am going to discuss different theories that explain autism. Then, I am going to summarize different learning approaches that are used for autistic children based on the different theories and ideas.
Introduction:
What is autism?
Autism is part of the autistic spectrum disorders. The name itself is originated from the Greek word “autos” which means “self”. “Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills”
Causes of autism:
There is no known single cause for autism. Many theories evolved to explain the possible causes. There are many different cognitive and psychological thoughts describe the autism symptoms. On the other hand, new beliefs developed which explain the autism symptoms as results of genetic or environmental influences. Controversial ideas like the effect of diet and vaccines on the development of autism symptoms recognized as hot topics for the last few years.
Autism symptoms:
Autism, as per the definition, consists mainly of three main categorical symptoms which include behavioural, communication and social aspects. The severity of the symptoms fluctuates from one child to other.
Treatment methods:
Treatment approaches and methods vary widely according to the