Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves behavioral, social, and communication problems. Typically, doctors do not evaluate children for autism due to their immaturity—their behaviors are usually inconsistent. By working at a preschool, I have learned to identify behavioral, social, and communication differences that may lead to the diagnosis of autism. Based on a possibly autistic child’s needs, I have also learned to change the classroom experience and the importance of early intervention. Being employed at a preschool, I work with a child named Ava, who is currently being treated for possible autism. Due to confidentiality, I am not using the child’s real name. Doctors prefer not to diagnose a child with autism at a young age because of …show more content…
A therapist works with Ava as if she has autism, but this therapy does not downgrade her, it helps her to reach the developmental level of her peers. Ava requires more attention than her peers, but being in a classroom with fourteen others makes this difficult. She does not speak at the level a three-year-old should, which creates a barrier between her and me; therefore, I have become a very observant and patient person. Ava’s behavior was the first red flag that I noticed. Ava is an energetic three-year-old, but what three-year-old is not? Consequently, this does not make naptime easy. She constantly runs around the classroom because she cannot keep still—almost as if her brain cannot either. This behavior is common for a three-year-old, but the consistency of this behavior is uncommon. As the school year progresses, children tend to learn the rules and understand acceptable and unacceptable behavior, but I have not noticed this realization with Ava. During naptime, I constantly remind Ava to lay on her mat, but she kicks or hits me each time I correct her. Researchers have proven that children with autism typically have a difficult time going to sleep or waking up due to the influence of the behavioral characteristics
Autsim Spectrum Disorder Liam Knoblock Clint Broadbent 4/16/2023 My special topic was disabilities more specifically we highlighted autism, and the struggles those with it may face. In this paper i will go over what our research found such as symptoms,effects as well as some theories that we discussed in our presentation. I will discuss treatment options as well as the impact that autism may have on the families surrounding the person with it Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior.
A psychiatrist diagnoses Autism using criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 though observation of the child in an examining room and recording observations made by the parents. Clinicians may also ask parents and teachers to complete behavior checklists such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised after observing the child’s behavior at home and in the classroom (Hallahan, Kauffman, Pullen, 2015, pp. 216). Clinicians look for signs in social, communication and behavioral differences. Some social differences are that a child with Autism would have little or no eye contact and do not read social cues. They do not respond to a parent’s smile or other facial expressions and often have inappropriate facial expressions.
Autism in psychology is a mental condition characterized by great difficulty in communicating with others and in using language and abstract concepts (Fredericks, 2008). The book “There’s a boy in here” the author is Judy Barron and Sean Barron. It recounts a strange point by a mother and her son, passing the painful years the son underwent through the painful years and the son suffered from autism and his remarkable convalesce. Ron and Judy were a young couple that gave birth to a son who had very different emotional needs. Rob and Judy Barron’s first born child was autistic.
Let me end by leaving you with a few points for you to take away from the information I have shared with you today about Autism. II. Sometimes Autism can go unnoticed in our daily lives, but knowing the signs can help us to identify someone with Autism and be more understanding if they don’t look us in the eye when talking or if they do the same thing over and over again. Knowing the causes of Autism gives each of us the opportunity to step in and take the precautions that decrease the chances of Autism occurring. The biggest thing you can do to assist someone with Autism as far as treatment is to help them cope with the changes around them and understand that nothing can hold them back but themselves.
ABA therapy changes how the child acts by making them afraid to show their autistic traits. This is often referred to as “masking” in the autistic community. It’s mentally draining and forces the person to hide who they are. It’s part of the process that leads to PTSD and increased suicide rates. This research has proven that while the practices and ideas of ABA therapy are abusive and harmful to autistic children, this doesn’t mean the therapists have bad intentions.
Katherine Lord. Dr. Lord is a Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Director of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain. Her dedication and countless contributions to the field have substantiated her as an international expert in the diagnosis, social and communication development and intervention in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She is renowned for her work in longitudinal studies of children with autism as well as for her role in developing the autism diagnostic instruments used in both practice and in research worldwide today. We are delighted to have her here today to dissertate her longitudinal study “What can we Learn About Appropriate Services in Children with ASD from our Longitudinal Study From 2-22”.
it also addresses common inquiries about experiences and problem behaviors belonging to children with autism spectrum disorder. Noaki shares his
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2002. Print. This book is about the latest research and clinical practices in autism. It discusses how a person gets diagnosed with autism, therapy a child will go through, medical aspects, communication, educators, siblings, adolescents with autism, and what families wish people knew about autism.
Name: Lonnie Young III Topic: Autism General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose:
I was in elementary school when my youngest brother, Dominic, was born. The first two years of his life were filled with the average toddler developments: first words, first steps, first day of preschool. Now, almost a decade later, it is hard to remember when the shift happened in him—my mother used to tell me that it was like the light suddenly went out of his eyes. When my brother, Dominic, was diagnosed with Autism, my family and I were introduced into a whole new world that showed us how beautiful difference can be. When I first learned about my brother’s diagnosis, the description of Autism was simple: a disorder that affects your mind.
Introduction Early intervention is consists of services and supports designed to help children who have developmental delays/special needs, and their families. Early intervention is a way to develop children who suffers from different disorders to be as normal children who can deal daily with life. Early intervention services are a range of targeted services to help young children who have developmental delays or specific health conditions, and there are different types of specialists work with these kids. In this task we will define early intervention, and discuss the steps of the process of intervention. We have chosen autism as a disability, because we want as group to know more about it, and to know how to work with them and learn
JOURNAL #2 I have enjoyed reading and learning about the many intervention strategies on the Autism Internet Modules. Although I currently do not have any students with ASD, I know the information I have learned is invaluable. Last week, I did have the opportunity to work with a new female kindergarten student who will be assessed for ASD. The teacher has noticed that “KK” gets upset with her peers if she does not get her way or loses when playing a game. KK is verbal and seems to struggle with social skills.
. Client Scenario My client is a 4-year-old boy that has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Austin mother reports that Austin has problems dressing himself and interacting with his family. She is concerned about him being unable to dress himself.
Topic: ASD and Education Date: 10/12/2015 Place: Volusia County Schools Summary of Experience: I attended a workshop for my job that primarily discussed autism as it relates to the learning process. The speaker, Dr. Rick, started out by defining autism as complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and interaction. There are a wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of functioning in children with ASD. Interestingly enough, boys are significantly more likely to develop ASD than girls.
the future challenges of recent technologies required for the improvement of autism children are also stated. Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorders