INTRODUCTION
Autism Spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder which includes three main features problem with socialization, problem with communication, repetitive and inflexible behaviour. A child with autism spectrum disorder use non speech behaviours and they have difficulty to make eye contact, facial expression. The peer group interaction of an autistic child is far behind a normal child. They may not respond, when other people try to get their attention. These all features make barriers in the child ability to take part in socialization.
Many studies have been conducted about the autism spectrum disorder, its characteristics and different treatment. Autism Spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder which mainly affects
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Hembree-kigin and Cheryl Bodiford McNeil (1995) describe the importance of PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy). It is a therapy which developed for families with young children who have behavioural problem. Dr. Constance Hanf developed a two-stage operant model in which mothers were taught to give their attention to their child positive behaviour and to ignore negative behaviour and parents have to give clear direction and reward compliance with praise. The influence of parents in the development stage of children is enormous.
M.Mary KonstAntareas, Soula Homatidisin (1988) explained about a study conducted among the family of children with autism spectrum disorder. Approximately in 50 families mothers of children with this disorder are over involved than fathers and it was found that mothers have better awareness than fathers of the child’s strength and weakness. The study found that mother’s protect the husband from caretaking task of child with autism spectrum disorder even if the father’s do come.
A paper written by Robin L. Gabriels (2007) focus on the features of autism spectrum disorder and the challenges faced by clinicians working with this population and also discussed about the psychiatric symptoms of autism spectrum
Behavioral therapy is a used treatment for children with autism. It identifies and modifies specific behaviors through positive reinforcement and other behavior change techniques. This essay will delve into the effectiveness of behavioral therapy for children with autism and provide two references to support the information. One of the critical benefits of behavioral therapy for children with autism is that it can help them learn new skills and behaviors essential for social interactions and daily living.
Autism can prevent a person from socializing and forming relationships with others. People with autism tend to repeat, as well as attach to, odd and unusual behaviors; a consistent routine is important
Autism is a disorder in the nerves that makes the human brain socially inactive, and in order to understand it, several main aspects must be considered. Although autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain-based developmental disorder that involves multiple abnormal perceptual, cognitive, linguistic and social behaviors. With rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder rising, it is important that we improve our understanding of the causes of the disorder and become more culturally aware and sensitive to screening for the disorder in order to find effective interventions. Understanding of the current clinical picture, etiology and treatment of ASD will be discussed. Autism was a label coined in the early 20th century from the Greek word autos meaning “self” as it was used to refer to individuals who would “withdrawal from the fabric of social life into the self” (Hallahan, Kauffman, Pullen, 2015, pp.210). Symptoms
Throughout the USA there has been many cases of autism with more than 3.5 million people living with it. 1 in 68 children have been diagnosed with autism. Making parents struggle on whether to rely on antipsychotic drugs to repress some of the symptoms. In Emmilie Buchanan-Whitlock article What are psychotropic drugs doing to autistic children?, reflects through stats, personal accounts and medical terms how psychotropics are effective on repressing autism symptoms and how it doesn’t determine the Quality of life of the child that uses it. Although psychotropics like risperidone and aripiprazole are effective in repressing irritably and withdrawal, it’s not enough to go against a big scope like autism.
Autism is described in a uniform way as opposed to being unique disorder for anyone diagnosed, hence the “Spectrum” in Autism Spectrum Disorder. According to studies, only “aproximately 40% of children with ASD do not talk (CDC, 2010)” (Hewitt. et al 2012). The documentary used personal anecdotes only to try to prove that facilitative communication was an advancement in autism studies.
This book was written for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the nutshell, it is a "how to" book based on methods from the Early Start Denver Model. It provides parents with tips and tricks to help engage their children and help them learn. It has quality information on many struggles parents of children with ASD, like selecting appropriate interventions and how to help siblings cope, for example. While there is no manual on how to successfully parent a child, this book is a nice guide to help parents of children with Autism who are struggling.
According to the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition). It states that an individual with Autistic Spectrum Disorder has persistent defects in the social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts. They have restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities. For a diagnosis to be made, symptoms must be present in the early developmental period. Symptoms can cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
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.
The aim of this essay is to look at Autism within Early Years settings. It will consider if a child who presents with Autistic traits which leads to behaviour issues, receives the inclusive learning environment that is required for them to reach their full potential. It will examine the factors that can affect children with Autism and reflect on how this makes a difference to their behaviour; positive and negative, evaluating whether Early Years Settings are equipped to manage in these situations. It will consider what parents, carer's, practitioners and other professionals can do to ensure the child has the correct learning environment to meet their individual needs. Following Bera (2011) unstructured interviews will be undertaken, research
Autism is a lifelong brain disorder that messes with the development of the brain and make it harder for a person to communicate and interact with others. Some other symptoms to autism is repetitive behaviors. Since Autism is a spectrum disorder people diagnosed will have similar problems, but their condition will affect them in different ways. It is also a spectrum disorder because not every child has the same problems. One child can
Numerous opinions on autism therapy are stated over time and controversy is strong. A therapy that is most common among autism therapists is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA teaches the person with autism skills with the use of rewards and punishments, if could be stated as
Name: Lonnie Young III Topic: Autism General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose:
Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to persuade a parent whose child has received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to provide their child with critical early life intervention therapy as well as educate the parent on ABA therapy in addition to touching on a handful of other possible therapies. After delivering this speech, I want my audience to understand why early intervention will provide their child with the best chance of matriculation into society later in life. I want to prompt every audience member to research further therapies available as treatment for their child’s disorder and ultimately decide to enroll their child in a therapy. Intended Audience: My perfect audience would be parents and family members in relation to a young child, between the ages of eighteen months and three years old, that has recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by continuous problems in social communication and interaction, besides with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder and can sometimes be referred to as Autistic Spectrum Disorder. As stated by the Medical News Today (2015), Autism Spectrum Disorder is a wide-spectrum disorder. This means that there will be no same people who will have the exact and same symptoms. And as well as experiencing altering combinations of symptoms, because some people will have mild symptoms while others will have severe ones.