Running head: THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM AS AN INFORMATION PROCESSING DISORDER The Treatment of Autism as an Information Processing Disorder Mark Collins University of the Rockies Dr. Robert Wolf August 1‚ 2010 Abstract This paper examines some of the research and theories related to the neurological‚ sensorimotor‚ and memory functions in individuals with autism and autism spectrum disorders. It examines data associated with dysfunction within four neural mechanisms in the brain of those
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studies. FOREIGN LITERATURES According to the study of the orbitofrontal–amygdala circuit and self-regulation of social–emotional behavior in autism that. Autism is centrally characterized by developmental disruption in social–emotional behavior and communication. Numerous studies have documented that‚ across the spectrum of disability‚ individuals with autism have poor social and affective relatedness‚ difficulty developing and maintaining social relationships with peers‚ problems in the social use
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and Autism Information Cycle Megan Woods On February 26‚ 1998‚ the Royal Free Hospital in London made a press release based on the hypothesis of Dr. Andrew Wakefield‚ which insinuated that a causal link existed between the MMR (measles‚ mumps‚ and rubella) vaccine and autism in children. Two days later‚ his research article was printed in the Lancet Journal in which he detailed the link he believed existed between the MMR vaccine‚ gastrointestinal disease and the development of autism. This
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Autism: A Disorder That Is Becoming More Common Kelly Zulkoski Central Community College 06 December 2012 Autism: A Disorder That Is Becoming More Common “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects 1.13% which is 1 of 88 American children” (Landrigan et al‚ 2012). Autism is a neurological disorder that affects lives of many children and adults. Some have a mild affect and some are very impaired to the point that they
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Running head: AQUATIC THERAPY: Aquatic Therapy: An Effective Physical Therapy for Children with Autism Aquatic Therapy: An Effective Physical Therapy for Children with Autism Water has been used for rehabilitative‚ rejuvenation and healing purposes for over 100 years. (Irion‚ 1997). Aquatic therapy has been accepted as a beneficial physical therapy treatment. However‚ the primary use of aquatic therapy (Fragala-Pinkham‚ Haley‚ & O’Neill‚ 2008) has been for those patients that have had
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Autism and Special Education Policy in Mexico John P. Tuman‚ Danielle Roth-Johnson‚ Dana Lee Baker‚ and Jennifer Vecchio In recent years‚ a great deal of scholarship has examined the adequacy of special education and other support services for children with disabilities in the U.S. and in other industrialized states. By contrast‚ there has been comparatively little study of services for children with disabilities in developing countries. In this paper‚ we attempt to bridge this gap in the literature
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whether or not vaccinations cause autism‚ there is no proven fact about this argument. However‚ there is strong‚ valid evidence for both sides of the argument. Vaccinations and Autism: A Tale of Shifting Hypotheses discusses ways that vaccines could cause autism but states why none of those experients and arguments are not valid‚ and Vaccines Cause Autism‚ Behavioral Disorders discuss why vaccinations do cause autism. In the journal article‚ Vaccinations and Autism: A Tale of Shifting Hypotheses‚
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DSM-IV-(TR) : Autism Spectrum Disorders Type 299.0 Autistic Disorder Type 298.0 Asperger’s Syndrome Type 298.0 Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified Abstract Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication. Symptoms usually start before age three and can cause delays or problems in many different skills that develop from infancy to adulthood. Disorders included in the Autism Spectrum are Autistic Disorder‚ Asperger’s
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AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE COMMUNICATION FOR AUTISM Augmentative and Alternate Communication for Autism Jennifer A. McIntyre Widener University Introduction This literature review is to help educators review research on assistive technology andA\how it relates to the lives of students who have disabilities. The focus of this literature review is to explore what AAC is‚ how it benefits students who have autism‚ and current research on AAC . Autism is a spectrum disorder‚ meaning that there
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past decade has acknowledged the impacts of characteristics and life-functioning for individuals on the autism spectrum. Models of support or interventions strategies have been researched but little‚ or limited practical or resourced models appeared as accessible for families of older youth. The intention of this research paper was to investigate a specific activity group for youth on the autism spectrum. The group runs concurrently with a parent group and is funded through a respite funding provision
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