challenges faced by those with autism spectrum disorder? Autism‚ is not a mental disorder and these children do not choose to misbehave‚ but yet society still labels them without having a full understanding of their background. Bringing awareness to the uniqueness of those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is the first step in making a difference in how society views and treats those diagnosed on this spectrum. According to the National Institute of Health‚ autism
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ANDREW WAKEFIELD AND THE MMR AUTISM FRAUD In February 1998‚ Dr. Andrew Wakefield‚ a British gastroenterologist‚ published a research paper in which he linked autism and bowel disease to the measles‚ mumps‚ and rubella (MMR) vaccine – creating a public health crisis in England and raising questions about vaccine safety in North America. Additional studies have since shown that the data presented was fraudulent‚ and after ten years of controversy and investigation‚ Dr. Wakefield was discredited
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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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1.0 Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are one of the most common disabilities teachers will face in the classroom. Approximately 1 in 160 children are being diagnosed with having ASD‚ with autistic disorder (autism) and Asperger ’s disorder the most prevalent (Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders‚ 2007). Australia promotes an inclusive education system meaning that all students with disabilities are encouraged and entitled to be educated within a general school
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connection I experienced with my classmates is empathy. So what if I received a good grade and my autistic friend received a good grade too? Do I feel just as happy as he or she does? It is said that people with Autism are different than people who do not. I have not experienced having a friend with Autism until I was in high school. I always thought that they were stupid and awkward. It seemed harsh but that is how I felt about them because that is what
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Don’t believe everything on the internet is true‚ our parents tell us – then why do they believe that vaccines cause autism? Andrew Wakefield published the article that said vaccines cause autism in the medical journal the lancet in 1998‚ and refused to correct it until 11 years later‚ despite 14 worldwide studies. Obviously‚ Andrew Wakefield is just one example of people’s egos getting in the way of recognizing their faults‚ even when data proves otherwise. The need for self-esteem causes writers
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in the house. However‚ things get complicated for Gilbert when he pursues interest in a young woman named Becky. Gilbert struggles to find time to take care of his brother Arnie while trying to pursue a relationship with Becky. The film portrays autism in a negative light. For example‚ Arnie demonstrates inappropriate behaviors toward his father’s death by laughing and repeating “dad’s dead.” Also‚ at the end of the movie‚ Arnie
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Thomas Vinyard 1/21/10 Life Management Fr. Reece‚ pd. 7 Rain Man There is a mental illness called “Autism Savant”. “Autism” is from a Greek word meaning “self” This refers to an autistic’s seeming self absorption. “Savant” is a combination of the French word meaning “to know” and its Latin half means “to be wise”. Autistic people are very simple‚ usually very kind and funny. Autistic savant‚ however‚ has all of that‚ twisted into a blend that can be extremely useful or disastrous. Every person
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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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