Effects of ASD on Reading Comprehension and Math Matthew O’Donoghue American International College 05.02.13 EFFECTS OF ASD ON READING COMPREHENSION AND MATH Abstract Autism spectrum disorder children often face difficulties in several areas within the educational setting and curriculum. This paper will identify the affected child’s academic strengths and weaknesses within the areas of reading comprehension and math. It
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Interactive-Behavioral therapy: Group Psychotherapy for Students with Autism 03/10/15 Abstract Youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically over the last decade. The amount of research on ASD while still limited is increasing; this paper provides a brief overview to the current definitions and characterizations of Autism Spectrum Disorder.. The foundational issue explored in depth is social skills their deficit and its holistic impact on individuals
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This study involved 30 children ranging from 7-11 in age who all had a form of autism. The children in this study were split into two groups‚ 15 were the control group and the other 15 was the experimental group. The groups were made based on matches of age‚ sex‚ and function. The main sensory problems the children had were‚ hearing-speaking
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Moreover‚ many misconceptions exist regarding people with ASD and before I move on‚ I would like to address some prominent myths about autism. Due to the popular movie Rain Man‚ many people in America and elsewhere believe that every individual with ASD is an Autistic Savant‚ as in they are exceptionally gifted in a specialized field‚ such as artistic ability‚ musical acuity‚ and more (Sicile-Kira‚ 2). This is a falsehood‚ as only ten percent of people with ASD have astounding gifts and are considered
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(AS)‚ originally described by Hans Asperger in 1944 (Attwood‚ 2007‚ p. 23)‚ was historically considered a distinct high-functioning subtype of autism. It is now considered simply an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following a change to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013 (Kite‚ Gullifer‚ & Tyson‚ 2013). “Autism spectrum disorders are severe disorders of development that can affect social interaction‚ communication‚ play‚ and learning” (The Speech Pathologist‚ 2014)
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Much has been studied on Autism. While doing research this reader viewed articles on behavior‚ coping skills‚ children’s development (including social skills) and therapies relating to Autism. Evidence behind Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy suggests that starting children early in a therapy setting gives them a better chance at a more “normal” life. Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as a developmental disability that is characterized by
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with Autism Spectrum Disorder‚ specifically‚ Asperger Syndrome. Christopher is very gifted in math and science but lacks in social skills. The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night Time is unique because it is the first novel written in the first person by an autistic teenager‚ and clearly shows the way an autistic person reacts to social encounters
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Asperger’s Syndrome a Disability Throughout Life Donna Walker Student at Portland Community College 2012 Table of Contents 1) Introduction 3 a) What is Asperger’s Syndrome 3 b) The history of Asperger’s Syndrome 4 i) The Mercury Myth 4 2) Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis 5 c) How is it diagnosed 5 d) The effects of a diagnosis on the family e) The effects of a diagnosis on the child 3) Asperger’s
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be successful in educational or social settings. (aota) The specific interventions also depend on the age of the person diagnosed. At younger ages‚ therapists tend to focus on the sensory-processing‚ sensorimotor‚ social‚ and behavioral aspects of autism. In adolescence‚ the focus shifts to mainly social-behavioral aspects‚ transitioning to work‚ and gaining independence within the
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This paper looks at the conversational discourse presented by English psychologist and autism specialist Tony Attwood in an episode of Australian Broadcast Corporation’s podcast Conversations‚ hosted by Richard Fidler. This podcast episode is titled‚ “Love and family and Asperger’s: Tony Attwood” as it circles around the topic of marriages that involve one autistic partner and one neurotypical partner. Much of the examples given about these cases‚ in which Tony Attwood has professional experience
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