Jolissa Simon SPED 502 Professor Barbra Johnson December 8‚ 2013 Recent History of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Viewpoints on the Increase in Diagnosis The premise of “Back to Normal: Why Ordinary Childhood Behavior Is Mistaken for ADHD‚ Bipolar Disorder‚ and Autism Spectrum Disorder‚” by Enrico Gnaulati‚ Ph.D. is that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are up 78 percent in 10 years and that “we’re dramatically overdiagnosing it in everyday behavior” (Gnaulati‚ 2013). The underlying argument that Gnaulati
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Individuals with autism show equal or increased abilities in pitch processing‚ labeling of emotions in music‚ and musical preference when compared to typically‐developing peers. The most compelling evidence supporting the clinical benefits of music therapy lies in the areas of social‐emotional responsiveness and communication including increased compliance‚ reduced anxiety‚ increase speech output‚ decreased vocal stereotypy‚ receptive labeling‚ and increased interaction with peers. Preliminary
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In my family‚ I have a brother that has autism with ADHD that can’t communicate with us‚ a dad and an aunt that have to go to dialysis three times a week‚ a mom that has had several surgeries in the past for having stomach cysts‚ several other aunts and uncles that have Type 2 diabetes‚ and a grandmother I was really close with who died from lung cancer. These events have forced me to grow up faster than I needed to. It may be a cliché‚ but for me it’s my life because every day I’ve had to make decisions
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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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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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Adolescents with Autism Four themes representing the challenges the parents’ experiences included concern with medications‚ frustrations with healthcare services‚ recognizing secondary health issues‚ and the need for resources and services. Parents of adolescents with autism locating information about Autism‚ trying to understand the necessary medications that are needed and prescribed‚ and experiencing minimal social support from health care providers. Parenting a child with an autism spectrum can
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methods to cure autism. However‚ psychological and pedagogical intervention‚ conducting correction centers for children with special needs‚ specially organized for the child with autism living space in the building‚ supported by individual drug treatment and diet can dramatically improve a child’s development‚ greatly enhance the quality of autistic life‚ help them realize their potential. There are many different types of types of treatment‚ rehabilitation and treatments of autism‚ that might improve
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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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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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