neurological studies seem to indicate a dysfunction in the brain as a possible reason. Autism has been found in children with brain abnormalities such as congenital rubella syndrome‚ neurofibromatosis‚ and tuberous sclerosis (“Autism Fact Sheet”). Autism can also be present in genetic syndromes such as the Fragile X syndrome and phenylketonuria (“Autism Fact Sheet”). Autism affects the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults
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echolalia‚ and/or literal speech‚ fascinations with objects and ritualistic stereotypic behaviors (Kanner. 1943). Similarly as Kanner was working with Autism in 1940 another psychiatrist from Austria‚ Hans Asperger was also examining the disorder. In the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Asperger is also seen as a disorder
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Francis Boone‚ the main character in Mark Haddon’s novel‚ The Curious Incident of the dog in The Night-Time‚ it does‚ in fact‚ he knows every prime number up to 7057. Christopher is a 15 year old with Autism Spectrum Disorder‚ specifically‚ Asperger Syndrome. Christopher is very gifted in math and science but lacks in social skills. The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night Time is unique because it is the first novel written in the first person by an autistic teenager‚ and clearly shows the
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the Centers for Disease Control‚ there are three main types of Autism: Autistic Disorder‚ Asperger Syndrome‚ and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. “People with autistic disorder‚ also called autism‚ usually have significant language delays‚ social and communication challenges‚ and unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with autistic disorder also have intellectual disability. People with Asperger syndrome usually have some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social challenges
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Einstein a Case Study for Asperger ’s Christina Parker PSY 410 February 6‚ 2012 Dr. Melda Jones Einstein a Case Study for Asperger ’s Mental illness has existed as long as humans have‚ but only in the last hundred years or so have psychologist started to truly understand mental illness. There is still much‚ that is unknown about mental illness and human behavior. One mental disorder that was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) in 1994 is Asperger’s
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Employing Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Collaborating and Communicating for a Successful Job Environment Index Abstract Page 3 Introduction Page 3-5 Education Page 6-7 Long-term Support Page 8-9 Employee Awareness Page 9 Job Training Page 10 Benefits Page 11 Conclusion Page 12 Bibliography Page 13
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Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions 1.1 - Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities needs strengths gifts and interests. If we know individual’s abilities‚ need‚ strengths‚ gifts and interests then we can focus on them‚ we can create environment‚ situations‚ we can pick activities to support and develop individual’s. 1.2 - Analyse the main diagnostic features of autistic spectrum conditions
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often problematic. (National Institute of Mental Institute) There is also another disorder called Fragile X syndrome‚ not nearly as well-known as ADHD and ASD. Although‚ it appears to be coming more to the forefront‚ as more information is becoming developed about ADHD and Autism. There appears to be a vast amount of similarities with the three disorders. Fragile X is a genetic syndrome which results in a spectrum of characteristic physical and intellect limitations and emotional and behavioural
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Unit 4222-253 Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions Learning Outcome 1 1) describe the types of difficulty that individual with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others The difficulties may show them self in some or all of the following ways: a delayed or complete lack of development of spoken language with no alternative means of communicating developed to compensate for this there may be difficulty in initiating or sustaining
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in development. Children who may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder should be evaluated by a professional team with experience in diagnosing autism. The three main types of ASD are Asperger’s syndrome‚ Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)‚ and Autistic disorder. Asperger’s syndrome is the mildest form of autism. It affects boys three times more than girls. Children with AS become obsessively interested in a single object or topic. They often learn all about their preferred
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