Autistic spectrum disorder‚ otherwise known as autism‚ is a complex disorder of the central nervous system and a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. (Dowshen‚ 2008). It is not something one can catch or pass along to someone else. It makes interacting with other people incredibly difficult. Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Autism spectrum disorder can usually be reliably
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Defining Autistic Spectrum Disorders Abstract Autistic Spectrum Disorders are a newly revised category of Pervasive Development Disorders that are found in the newest addition of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). This category contains 4 types of Autistic disorders that fill a spectrum from Autism
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)‚ which affects roughly 1 in every 68 children in the U.S.‚ has become a focal point for society‚ as it is one of the few disorders researchers have not been able to fully determine the causes for. ASD affects the way individuals‚ mostly children‚ function in terms of communicating‚ interacting‚ and behaving (“Autistic Spectrum Disorder”). As it is normal for parents to be apprehensive when it comes to their child’s health‚ it is important to think critically about
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The autism spectrum refers to a number of conditions that are linked together by similar characteristics and symptoms. There are a wide range of skills‚ symptoms and levels of impairments or disabilities that are associated with autism. Every person with autism will have an array of characteristics and they will differ from another person with autism. The symptoms are over a spectrum and people with autism may how some of the symptoms on the spectrum but not all of them. There three areas of difficulty
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Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders Task A- 1. Body language – People with ASD’s often have difficulties understanding and using body language. This may make them seem rude‚ but they also avoid eye contact as it makes them feel uncomfortable. Process delay - It is a common difficulty for people with ASD’s to have a delay in processing spoken/written communication and replying. Sporadic Language – Individuals may also have learnt certain words or phrases of interest
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Autistic Disorder is considered a development disorder and also called autistic spectrum disorder‚ People with autism usually produce abnormal behaviors in their social skills‚ motor skills‚ and have behavior problems. The abnormalities may be due to abnormal amygdale activity in the brain. (Ishitobi‚Kosaka‚Omori‚Matsumura‚Monesue‚Mizukami‚Shimoyama‚Murata‚Sadato‚Okazawa‚ and Wada ‚2010).It is a important disorder because it provides evidence of how the brain can affect the way individuals process
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main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions 1.1 - Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities needs strengths gifts and interests. If we know individual’s abilities‚ need‚ strengths‚ gifts and interests then we can focus on them‚ we can create environment‚ situations‚ we can pick activities to support and develop individual’s. 1.2 - Analyse the main diagnostic features of autistic spectrum conditions commonly
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Analyse the defining features of autistic spectrum conditions and the impact on practice. Autism is a lifelong‚ developmental disability that affects how an individual communicates and relates to other people‚ and how they experience the world around them.someone with autism sees‚ hears and feels th eworkd differently to others. It is a spectrum disability so while people with autism will share similar difficulties‚ it will affect each person differently. Some autistic people say the world feels overwhelming
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Cultural and Disease Paper Autistic Autism known as Autistic disorder is a neurological disorder that may occur during the first three years of life. The children with this disorder appears distance; living in their own world. The child does not show interest in interaction with other and lack of awareness to surroundings. Autistic children have problem communicating with others‚ poor eye contact‚ and shows limited attachment to others including parents. According to Choc Health (2012)‚ "Approximately
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with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder within a Primary School Setting Mukaddes Cross May 2012 Discuss Inclusive Practice for Children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder within a Primary School Setting According to The National Autistic Society (2011 and 2012)‚ autism can be defined as a lifelong developmental disability which affects the way a person is able to interact with others around them and make sense of the world they live in. However‚ there are variations of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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