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    from other children‚ but often the difference that is perceived as challenging and frustrating is often advantageous‚ novel and useful if handled in proper way. Autism is often classified by psychologists as a severe form of psychopathology that alters the cognitive ability of the patient. However‚ I find it very unconvincing to label autism as a form of pathology (or a disease) because more than a disease it is actually just a different way to see world. Many autistic people grow up to be remarkable

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    Writers Notebook :: Autism

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    org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatis_factsstats http://autism.emedtv.com/autism/autism-statistics.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism http://www.medicinenet.com/autism/article.htm http://autism.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/treatmentshub.htm Writers Notebook Entry #1 For my first entry I searched for common statistics that go along with the topic of the disease of autism in the United States. For starters the cost of autism treatment is $60 billion annually‚ with 60% of the costs being towards

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    Headline: How to Tell If a Child Has Autism Keywords: Child‚ autism‚ signs‚ symptoms‚ facts‚ asperger Page Description: Autism is a condition of ASD‚ similar to asperger syndrome. Signs of and symptoms of autism vary from case to case. According to the Autism facts‚ doctor should evaluate the child for autistic symptoms immediately. Text: { Autism Autism is a disorder in which child suffers from a variety of conditions termed as Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Asperger syndrome is also a condition of

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    Autism now effects one in every 110 children. Also‚ more children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS‚ diabetes and cancer combined. To understand autism‚ think of the most complicated aspect of our universe‚ and then multiply that by infinity. Autism affects the brain’s ability to develop social and communication skills. The way the media presents it‚ you would think that autism is autism‚ but that is not true. In fact‚ autism is actually a collection of diagnoses‚ each a little

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    all physicians look for signs of autism in children 18 to 24 months? This can be a great benefit for those families that have children with this disorder. Children with autism can show certain symptoms of the disorder very early in life. There are many different levels to this disorder that sometimes can be confused with slow development‚ but in fact are due to the disorder of autism. Parents and pediatricians need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of autism in order to get the earliest diagnosis

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    Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Najah Dail Liberty University Abstract Autism is a developmental disorder that affects your behavior‚ your ability to socially interact with others and your communication skills. Autism is recognized at a young age when symptoms such as speech delays‚ inability to respond‚ little or no eye contact‚ doesn’t interact with others‚ and little use of gestures is present. When studying autism you learn that there are many different types of autism. These specific

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    Autism‚ also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is unique as there are multiple factors causing the disorder. According to The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM)‚ 1 out of 68 newborns in Malaysia is estimated to have autism. Autism is not the same as being shy or do not know what to say to others instead people with ASD are unable to understand the basic social conventions that others take for granted such as making eye contact‚ holding a conversation‚ or recognising gestures (Autism

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    language acquisition. However‚ they show difficulties with social interactions and non-verbal communications. They may also show perseverative or repetitive behaviors. The lack of demonstrated empathy is possibly the most dysfunctional aspect of Asperger syndrome. Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction‚ which may include a failure to develop friendships or to seek shared enjoyments or achievements with others (for example‚ showing others objects of interest)

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    born with Autism Disorder each year‚ which majorly affects brain development. This paper will help those who read have a better understanding of this disorder and everything that goes along with it. Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by‚ in varying degrees‚ by difficulties of social interaction‚ verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors (Autism Speaks‚ 2016‚ p. 1). The commonality of Autism has increased

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    Autism in California Notes

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    Autism in CaliforniaThere ’s autism in California too? Yep. And if you haven ’t discovered IHSS or SSIit ’s time to check that out. California has an early intervention program for children with disabilities ages birth to 3. Actually‚ in reality‚ it serves ages birth to 2.99. It ’s called Early Start. This program aligns with I.D.E.A. Part C Regulations. It ’s a federal program but individual states can opt out. Fortunately‚ the Golden State hasn ’t opted out‚ but the current economic crisis may

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