whether or not vaccines cause autism‚ scientific evidence shows that there is no link between the two. The three most popular theories are that the MMR vaccine‚ Thimerosal‚ and the simultaneous administration of vaccines cause autism in children. Many influential people‚ such as Donald Trump and the United States Surgeon General‚ have spoken out supporting and denying this myth. The continued coverage of the media on the vaccine-autism controversy has led to misinformation‚ which causes irrational fear
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The MMR vaccine is used to prevent Measles‚ Rubella and mumps. These desieses first had separate vaccines available before they were intergrated into one vaccine. The vaccine for measles has been around since 1963. Vaccines for Mumps and Rubella have been around since 1967 and 1969‚ respectively. The three vaccines became intergrated into one in 1971. The first MMR vaccine jab is given to a baby usually at 12-15 months old and the booster injection is given to the baby at usually at 4-6 years old
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The Puzzle of Autism “Autism spectrum disorder(Asd) is just a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development.”1 Some people with the disorder are nonverbal or verbal. Some autistics may not do well in social situations but they might excel in things math and art. Now most autistics don’t like to be treated like they are different. They just want to be like everyone else. They just don’t think the same. They are far more sensitive than normal people(or so they are called). Most
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Autism‚ also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD)‚ is five complex brain disorders that affects a person’s behavior‚ communication‚ and social skills. Autism is caused from very early brain development. The most obvious stages of autism come anywhere between age two and three‚ and lasts throughout their whole life. The Centers for Disease Control said that ASDs were‚ "Developmental disabilities that cause substantial impairments in social interaction and communication and the presence of unusual
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Vaccines are an astonishing product that can provide immunity and/or prevention of certain diseases. The first successful vaccination was developed by Edward Jenner‚an English Doctor and the father of immunology‚ in the late 1790s(1). Within the next two centuries‚ several other successful vaccinations were introduced into the medial field(1). Some vaccines are given to children at birth while others need to be given at other certain ages across a child’s lifespan(1). Some states do allow exemptions
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Introduction In order to understand the causes of autism‚ biologically‚ environmentally‚ cognitively‚ one must understand what autism truly is. According to the American Psychiatric Association‚ autism spectrum disorder is defined by impairment in social interaction and communication skills‚ as well as an occurrence of repetitive behavior along with a need for a routine (APA‚ 2000). The American child psychologist Leo Kanner first described the condition in 1943 (Funk & Wagnalls‚ 2014). It is
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized‚ in varying degrees‚ by difficulties in social interaction‚ verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual‚ all autism disorders were merged into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD. Previously‚ they were recognized as distinct subtypes‚ including autistic disorder‚ childhood disintegrative
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Nursing and Autism Nursing and Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder as it was formerly known has increased in incidence over that last two decades. The autism spectrum disorders can often be reliably detected by the age of 3 years‚ and in some cases as early as 18 months.2 Studies suggest that many children eventually may be accurately identified by the age of 1 year or even younger. The appearance of any of the warning signs of ASD is reason to
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neural development disorders characterized by patterns of demeanor. Parents reactions towards the news of a child diagnosed with Autism are different in every family. This news can either make or break a family. These families have to mainly focus on how they will cope and how drastically their lifestyles will change. Financially‚ Autistic families have the most difficulty raising a child. Sometimes‚ one of the parents quit their job to stay home
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B. Background of the study Since the 1980’s‚ we have gained a better understanding of the broad diagnostic category that includes autism and autism-like disorders. Autistic Disorder (autism) is now believed to represent only one part of a clinical spectrum or group of disorders collectively termed pervasive developmental disorders. What is Autism? Autism is a neurobehavioral syndrome caused by a dysfunction of the central nervous system that leads to disordered development. According to the Diagnostic
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