The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder‚ Fifth Edition (DSM-5) merged multiple subtypes of autism spectrum disorder (e.g. Asperger’s‚ high-functioning autism‚ early infantile autism) into a single diagnosis or entity. The most useful way of characterizing individuals with autism is that the focus needs to be on the deficits in the two following domains: (1) social communication and interaction and (2) restricted‚ repetitive behaviors or interests (American Psychiatric Association
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With the Asperger’s syndrome children can have average or superior intelligence‚ on the other hand‚ inability to social interactions. Children with Autism are easily perceived strange by others. Early identification and intervention allows younger children with Autism Spectrum
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Cultural and Disease Paper Autistic Autism known as Autistic disorder is a neurological disorder that may occur during the first three years of life. The children with this disorder appears distance; living in their own world. The child does not show interest in interaction with other and lack of awareness to surroundings. Autistic children have problem communicating with others‚ poor eye contact‚ and shows limited attachment to others including parents. According to Choc Health (2012)‚ "Approximately
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Olivia Passafiume Mrs. Rostel English IV Block C 11 February 2014 Rough Draft Autism‚ in short‚ “is a symptom of atypical development of the immature brain” (Rapin). Symptoms of autism may include frequent violent outbursts‚ obsessive compulsions‚ antisocial behavior‚ and many more challenging impediments that vary with each person. Not only does the condition affect the individual‚ but it also has a significant impact on the individual’s family. When two parents are given the task to raise
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considering that it had a modern catch of central and governing issues with the characters for the audience to comprehend with. One of the characters that had both of these issues is the fifteen- year- old protagonist Christopher. He has Asperger’s syndrome‚ which is defined as “a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social communication” (Google). His special needs played a symbolic issue considering that the audience
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Down Syndrome Although many theories have been developed‚ it is not known what actually causes Down syndrome. Some professionals believe that hormonal abnormalities‚ X-rays‚ viral infections‚ immunologic problems‚ or genetic predisposition may be the cause of the improper cell division resulting in Down syndrome. It has been known for some time that the risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases with advancing age of the mother; i.e.‚ the older the mother‚ the greater the possibility
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Psychoeducational Group Paper "Holding Hands Parent Support Groups for Children with Special Needs" Ziba Nassab Argosy University Group Counseling PC6505 Ozzie Dean Ph.D July 12‚ 2010 Psychoeducational Group Paper "Holding Hands Parent Support Groups for Children with Special Needs" Introduction: Having a child with special needs can cause great emotional‚ financial‚ and physical strain on the entire family unit. Many families impacted‚ struggle with relationships‚ time management‚ self care
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KLINEFELTER SYNDROME RESEARCH 1 Klinefelter Syndrome Research Duyen Le Ap Biology KLINEFELTER SYNDROME RESEARCH 2 Abstract Klinefelter syndrome is the most common genetic disorder that affects males. The affected male has an extra copy of X chromosome‚ which means he has 47 chromosomes (XXY). The effects of Klinefelter syndrome vary by age; the patients with Klinefelter syndrome usually have weak muscles‚ slow
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What a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Means Today Down syndrome is a condition affecting many Americans and individuals across the world. It presents challenges socially‚ academically‚ and behaviorally. However‚ a diagnosis today is not nearly as detrimental to the person’s quality of life as it was decades ago. Strides have been made in Down syndrome awareness‚ education and overall acceptance. Screening is now available so that parents know in advance if they are going to have a child born with
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Down Syndrome Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. It occurs in about 1 of every 800 births. People with Down syndrome may have mild to severe learning disabilities. Physical symptoms include a small skull‚ extra folds of skin under the eyes‚ and a protruding tongue. People with Down syndrome are subject to a variety of medical problems including heart abnormalities and thyroid gland dysfunction. Survival rates have been increased dramatically in recent years as problems specific to Down syndrome
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