Lack of schools for children with autism in Puerto Rico A lot of parents with children diagnosed with autism are desperate looking for options of how to educate their children because of the lack of schools for children diagnosed with this disorder in Puerto Rico. As you know autism is “A developmental brain disorder that is accompanied by a variety of symptoms including problems with communication and social interactions‚ as well as repetitive behavior.” (Autism‚ Science Online) it’s no secret
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Vaccinations do not cause Autism Jonas Salk was a medical researcher and virologist who created the polio vaccine in 1952. Thanks to Mr.Salk polio is eradicated in the wealthier countries. Mr.Salk has won numerous medals for his contributions to science‚ such as the John Scott Legacy Medal‚ the Presidential Medal of Freedom‚ Congressional Gold Medal‚ Lasker - DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award‚ the Meritorious award and many more. However more recently vaccinations have come under heavy fire
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COPING MECHANISMS OF PARENTS OF CHILD A DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM: BASIS FOR COUNSELING PROGRAM Researcher: Aracelli C Legarda INTRODUCTION Parenting is a highly stressful job. Everyday is a challenge. Some days are easy and others are hard. However still‚ this is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs parents will ever face. It is therefore critical to know how parents cope when having a child with autism. Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired
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The Autism Controversy and Why it’s Ridiculous In 1998‚ a scandal that caused outbreaks of diseases and widespread fear was released (10). In 1998‚ the formerly-renowned Dr. Andrew Wakefield‚ along with 12 of his colleagues‚ released a paper‚ oddly entitled Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia‚ non-specific colitis‚ and pervasive developmental disorder in children in noted scientific journal The Lancet (18). This study‚ according to The Huffington Post‚ was retracted by 10 of its 13 authors as well
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Children with Autism Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Effects of the Children and their Family University of Phoenix The topic that I have chosen to write about is Autism. Have you heard about it? I am sure you may know someone who suffers from this disease‚ but do you really know what it is‚ or its causes and effects? That is what I am going to explain to you. Autism is a disability that affect young children‚ and we need to understand
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Literature Review: Autism Spectrum Disorders: What is Autism‚ how is it caused‚ and how can it be treated? The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Crystal Waynick April 3‚ 2012 Abstract Autism has become an increasing subject of interest‚ especially to researchers and medical professionals. This increase in interest is most likely due to the fact that autism is becoming an increasing problem in children‚ with the number of diagnoses doubling in
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Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders which includes Asperger Syndrome‚ Pervasive Developmental Disorder (atypical autism) and classic autism also known Autistic disorder. Several myths surround the disease because of popular shows and movies such as “Rain man”‚ in which actor Dustin Hoffman portrays an adult male named Raymond Babbitt whom is autistic. The film won four Oscars at the 61st Academy Awards in 1989 which included best picture. Because of the spark
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Apart or A Part? Inclusion and Autism in Main Stream Primary Settings. The number of pupils with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) being educated in mainstream settings is increasing (Humphrey 2008). Inclusion in main stream education can be extremely beneficial for pupils on the autism spectrum (Great Britain. Department for Children‚ Schools and families‚ 2009)‚ however there is growing concern about the educational experiences of pupils with ASC. Only 12% of parents with children in an
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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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