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Pervasive disorders include: Classic Autism‚ Asperger Syndrome‚ Rhett Syndrome‚ and Pervasive Development Disorder NOS (not otherwise specified). Historically‚ autism was identified in the 1940s and was interconnected with schizophrenia. Dr. Coplan stated‚ “Prior to 1980‚ physicians use the term childhood schizophrenia
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms resulting from a compression of blood vessels and nerves in the thoracic outlet region where they exit the chest. The thoracic outlet is a space located between the thorax (rib cage) and the clavicle (collarbone) which contains major blood vessels and nerves. The thoracic outlet is the area through which nerves and blood vessels travel to and from the arm. Thoracic Outlet syndrome is considered
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Prader Willi Syndrome Prader Willi syndrome‚ or more commonly known as PWS is a disorder that causes “obesity‚ intellectual disability‚ and shortness in height” (Mayo Clinic). PWS is a not a common disorder. According to MNT‚ it is estimated that “one in 25‚000 people have PWS in the US and it affects an estimated 350‚000 to 400‚000 people worldwide.” However‚ PWS is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity that has been identified to date in genetic clinics. There is
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Running head: EXAMINING BEST PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 1 EXAMINING BEST PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM EXAMINING BEST PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 2 Examining Best Practice for Students with Autism There is little argument that early diagnosis and treatment are essential in addressing needs that impede communication and learning skills in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Research
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Augmentative and alternative communication for persons with autism: history‚ issues‚ and unanswered questions. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities‚ 16(3)‚ 138-140. Ozonoff S.‚ South M.‚ and Miller J.N. (2000) DSM-IV defined Asperger syndrome: Cognitive‚ behavioural and early history differentiation from High Functioning Autism. Autism 4‚ 29-46. Shea‚ V.‚ & Mesibov‚ G. (2005). Adolescents and adults with autism. In F. Volkmar‚ R. Paul‚ A. Klin & D. Cohen (Eds.)‚ Handbook of
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the state of the profession in the past when practitioners were stunned by illnesses that they could not diagnose. In his book‚ Look me in the eyes‚ John Elder Robinson provides insights into the struggles endured by those ailing from Asperger’s syndrome. He details his experiences with this condition while giving focus to his inability to properly interact with others and respond properly to various situations (Robison‚ 2008). The book also highlights the failure of the mental health profession
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Autism: A Neurobiological Disorder Abstract Autism is a neurobiological disorder that effects about 1 and 1000 children that are born. There cause of Autism is still unknown. As of right now‚ there is no cure for autism‚ only some of its symptoms. Nevertheless‚ with proper care and medication children and adults that suffer from autism can live a full productive life. What is Autism? Autism is a developmental disability‚ also known
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References: Butcher‚ J. N.‚ Mineka‚ S.‚ & Hooley‚ J. M. (2010). Abnormal Psychology (14th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection. Diagnostic Criteria for 299.80 Asperger ’s Disorder. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.autreat.com/dsm4-aspergers.html
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Empathy… Not Just For Children Anymore 2012 Steven Fitch Psychology 205 4/30/2012 Empathy… Not Just For Children Anymore 2012 Steven Fitch Psychology 205 4/30/2012 Susan Blackman was a busy woman and going to a new doctor for what she thought was a simple cold and a new one at that only seemed to be a waste of time. Susan had a day full of meetings and she was supposed to get out of work earlier to see her twins perform in the elementary school Christmas concert. Susan
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