Down Syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal condition in the United States‚ affecting about 1 in every 700 babies (CDC). This condition is also known as Trisomy 21‚ due to there being an extra copy of chromosome 21 (CDC). This extra chromosome results in changes in the development of the brain and body‚ which in turn can lead to cognitive and physical challenges (CDC). Some hallmark physical characteristics include almond shaped eyes that slant up‚ smaller hands and feet‚ shorter stature‚
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with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less. A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder‚ pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)‚ and Asperger
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Cited: Board‚ A.D.A.M. Editorial. Compartment Syndrome. U.S. National Library of Medicine‚ 18 Nov. 0000. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. . [->0] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartment_(anatomy)
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onAsperger’s syndrome (AS) named after Hans Asperger (Young‚2009)‚ is often referred to as a high-functioning autism at the mild end of the Autistic Spectrum. (Prior‚ 2003). The diagnosis of AS is only made if three key types of behaviour are present; the child’s social relationships and social development are abnormal. The child is failing to develop normal communication and the child’s interest and activities are restricted and repetitive rather than flexible and imaginative. It is thought
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and leisure or play. Autism Spectrum Disorder‚ or ASD‚ is a broader category characterized by the same set of core symptoms‚ with a lesser grade of severity‚ inclusive of pervasive developmental disorder‚ not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger Syndrome (American Psychiatric Association‚
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The purpose of this assignment is to outline the history‚ aetiology and prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Moreover‚ it will critically examine current legislation‚ cognitive and affective theories and will ultimately demonstrate the utility of such theory being put into practice in the writer’s given field of work. For the purpose of this assignment the words Autism and ASD will be used interchangeably and any names used will be pseudonyms. The field of Autism has developed significantly
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Autism (ASD) Autism Introduction For many years Autism has been a fast growing and controversial disorder. As common as it is world wide‚ very little is actually known about the disorder and its crippling effects it has on an array of people. Autism also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD)‚ is a “lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with‚ and relates to‚ other people” (The National
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Group 2 Manage Workforce Planning Autism Victoria – Workforce Plan By James Watts‚ Jessica Lim‚ Luke Farrugia and Kair Aueil For Jan Kelly 06/04/2012 Table of Contents 1. The Necessity of Workforce Planning 3 2. Overview of organisation 3 2.1. Autism Victoria’s services 3 3. Strategy 3 3.1. Autism Victoria’s Vision 3 3.2. Autism Victoria’s Values 3 3.3. Autism Victoria’s Mission 4 3.4. Autism Victoria’s Strategic Priorities 4 3.5. SWOT Analysis 4 4
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1. Miller and Ozonoff in 1997 applied DSM-IV Asperger criteria to the four cases described in Asperger’s original paper from 1944. They found that all four individuals met DSM-IV criteria for Autistic Disorder and none met Asperger criteria. This is largely due to the precedent rule that says Asperger’s Disorder is ruled out if the person meets the Autistic criteria. (Ozonoff‚ e5) 2. Gilchrist and colleagues in 2001 found that 80% of their Asperger group met DSM-IV Autistic Disorder criteria. Their
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1.0 Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are one of the most common disabilities teachers will face in the classroom. Approximately 1 in 160 children are being diagnosed with having ASD‚ with autistic disorder (autism) and Asperger ’s disorder the most prevalent (Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders‚ 2007). Australia promotes an inclusive education system meaning that all students with disabilities are encouraged and entitled to be educated within a general school
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