In today’s world, one in 88 children has autism (Glicksman). Kamran Nazeer was one of those children. He mentions in the introduction to the book Send in the Idiots: Stories From the Other Side of Autism that he went to an elementary school in New York with all autistic students. Nazeer, now out of college, is on a mission to contact his former peers from this school. In doing so, Nazeer learns how other autistic individuals cope with the problems of which he also struggles. Additionally, he gives the reader a new insight on autism as he shares stories from families and their autistic loved ones. Kamran Nazeer captures a broad spectrum of autism, and displays the roller-coaster lifestyle that comes with the disability.…
For today’s date, there are no completely methods to cure autism. However, psychological and pedagogical intervention, conducting correction centers for children with special needs, specially organized for the child with autism living space in the building, supported by individual drug treatment and diet can dramatically improve a child's development, greatly enhance the quality of autistic life, help them realize their potential. There are many different types of types of treatment, rehabilitation and treatments of autism, that might improve patient’s life. One of them is A.B.A therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) and the aim of this therapy is to correct the patient’s behavior and communication.…
In Ann Bauer’s essay, “The new autism reality,” she not only focuses on her son’s autism, but also the stigma that comes with it. At first, the thought of autism repulses her and she describes the term as “monstrous”. She says this because autism where she used to live was not very common and people were not familiar with it. Bauer also admits to having very little knowledge of autism at this point. She gives credit to the movie, “Rain Man”, as her only understanding of it. Throughout the article, the reader can see her transition to accept it.…
Jade competed in a pageant when she was 16 years old and it changed her life. Before the pageant, she was shy and introverted. Pageants helped her become outgoing and confident. Jade contacted the Miss Amazing Organization and asked if she could volunteer. It did not exist in Wisconsin, but Jade was given the opportunity to start it. She said yes, only because of the pageant that she competed in. Jade’s life has changed by Miss Amazing being her passion. It made an impact in her life and many others. Jade’s parents inspired her because they were always supportive. She made a difference by giving girls with disabilities a chance to be more confident and to be themselves. Miss Amazing makes her heart full and makes her feel like she is doing something bigger than herself. Her biggest accomplishment is starting Miss Amazing in Wisconsin and letting it expand. Jade always says, “You don’t need to change the world, you need to find something that you are passionate…
As the world’s most famous autistic person, Temple has been able to share her own experiences and views on life with autism while bringing awareness of the condition, and a more comprehensive understanding of what autism is and its effects on people with it. In the article “Temple Grandin, Killing Them Softly at Slaughterhouses for 30 Years”, the author notes that Temple's impact didn't happen immediately, but Temple saw more change through her few years of working with McDonald's to bring reform to the industry, “than in her three previous decades in work". I think that this statement helps show just how strong and heroic Temple is, and exemplifies how she overcame obstacles won in a "battle of wills" against the industry to tame the grueling conditions of the factories and cruelty from the…
Temple Grandin grew up with little ability to speak, destructive behavior, and sensitivity to certain objects and feelings. In the 1950’s when she was diagnosed, autism was not a highly explored topic. Therefore, her mother received the message that Grandin would face many difficulties in life. Eventually, Grandin realized, “Oh, it’s me that’s different,” though she did not let this stop her from going to enough school to get her doctorate (9). Throughout her life, she has used her disadvantage with autism in participating in studies to help those with autism now lead a more successful life.…
A person with autism may give an impression of stupidity and unsuccessfulness. Actually many of our great thinkers are autistic. Such as Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, and Temple Grandin an American professor of animal science. Temple Grandin is able to be such a successful person because of animals creating a retreat and broadening her intelligence.…
This paper will focus on children with autism between the ages of three to nine years. It will identify the four factors such as, diet, education, behaviours and isolation, which impact upon the health and well-being of this client group. It will then identify the communication strategies with the client group, give a description of one, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). It will describe one health and one social care provision for the children referring to the relevant social policies. Finally, a reflection of learning will be provided as part of the conclusion.…
Thesis: Every person should be aware that the children with Autism are unique, intelligent, and they can see the world in a different perspective then we do.…
Danielle’s severe disorder had evolved to point where Danielle felt no pain or emotion; she couldn’t express her ideas or communicate. The neglect she faced ultimately led her to develop environmental autism. (The most extraordinary thing about Danielle, Armstrong said, was her lack of engagement with people, with anything. "There was no light in her eye, no response or recognition. . . . We saw a little girl who didn't even respond to hugs or affection. Even a child with the most severe autism responds to those.")…
In Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism, Grandin explains her incredible ability to engineer machinery, memorize volumes of information and provides a legacy in teaching a deeper understanding and appreciation of people that have ASD. However, it also doesn't go without explaining areas of functioning that have deficits and the discrimination that people with disabilities endure. Even today with ASD being more known, society may make many generalizations. A lot of people may envision people with autism as being mute, unresponsive or unreachable, and strange. People almost always only speak of autistic children and never that there are adults with the disorder in society.…
Many people don’t know a person with autism. This happened to one family. Natalie has an older brother that has autism. Her brother, Patrick, has autism, but she doesn’t see him as that. He can retell you word for word what happened in the ten pages that he just read. Natalie likes to n go out in public with her brother, but everyone doesn’t see him as society's “norm.” He has a brilliant mind that no one else but him will have that power to tell you something word for word. Sometimes when people are over, he has to compensate for his disability. People will never understand how his brain works and how others work (Letter).…
People’s lives are changed as disorders invade their families and take control. People become the victim to the disorders barreled with weighing medical contradictions, ridden with medical bills and left only with the explanation that there is no discrimination and that disorders choose its victims are only by chance. Disorders are often biologically genetic and leave little chance for their targets. A common neurodevelopmental disorder in society is Autism, which is a genetically endured disorder derived by three chomosomes on the 21 string of the DNA transformation. An additional disorder that has surprisingly plagued our society is a neurocognitive disorder Delirium, a disorder that is like the enemy hiding in the grass awaiting attack on its target it creeps up quick and rapidly. In this paper each disorder, Autism and Deliruim, will be explained by their behavioral criteria, the incidence rates and causes for each disorder, and options for treatment for each…
Doctors have come a long way since 1908, when the word autism was first used. Here's a look at the history of autism spectrum disorder. By Virginia Sole-Smith…
Jasmine is an 11.8 years old girl. She was born on January 10, 2001 and the eldest of two siblings. In 2008, because of continued concerns with her being “makulit”, she was brought to Dr. Panlilio, a child neurologist. She was diagnosed with mild epileftiform seizures and was prescribed Keppra 250mg/day. In June 2011, she was brought to another child neurologist, Dr. Lucban for follow up. She was advised to continue medications and take a follow up EEG. She was further referred by her pediatrician to Dr. Mark Reysio Cruz for developmental assessment. The initial impression was Intellectual Disability and he recommended SPED schooling for her. Likewise, because she is of school age, she was also referred to Kidpsych, Inc. for Psycho educational Evaluation to determine her current level of cognitive and academic functioning.…