... age of 10.03, 19 were receptive vocabulary control group with a mean age of 10.99, and the remaining 22 were non-verbal IQ control group with a mean age of 9.36. In order to measure motor skills, three tests were administered to each child: British Picture Vocabulary Scales II (BPVS-II), The Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV), The Movement Assessment Battery ... for Children 2 (M-ABC2). The BPVS-II assess the baseline of the adolescent prior to taking the other two tests. Next, the WNV is administered to, "establish a measure of non-verbal IQ," (Whyatt & Craig, 2011). Lastly, the...

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... early, accurate diagnosis is to the psychological development of the child. Although it may not be within a teachers' spectrum of expertise to conduct diagnostic tests, it should be within a teacher's expertise to recognise the needs for such tests. (NOTE: Upon my request for information regarding Asperger's Syndrome my school provided me with 3 photocopied articles which are not appropriately sourced. Nevertheless, I ... same language and communication difficulties that define Autism (See text, Page 10) One of the main characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome is that students still show ...

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... population. These individuals require constant care, and can speak and understand language very little. A neurological condition is usually the cause for their retardation. IQ tests are usually the main source of diagnosis. For a mild condition to be diagnosed, the IQ must fall between 50-70. Moderate follows at 35-50, then severe at 19-35, and finally profound with an ... foods that contain protein. Once identified, these infants can be given a low-phenylalanine diet that prevents retardation. Some states require newborn screening for additional inherited diseases. Adult screening tests...

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Autism is a rare disease that has been noticed for centuries. The purest form of autism (high IQ and almost normal behavior yet still self-contained) occurs in about one in 2,000 people. When the many other forms of autism are added in, the ratio is one in ... , fragile chromosomes, and problems with one of the five senses. Although there is no cure for autism, there are a variety of treatment therapies, such as drugs; behavioral and educational. Many tests and chromosomal studies leave little information to the causes or cure of autism. Certain drugs may help with behavior or even change it,...

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... at a pediatrician. The second stage is a comprehensive evaluation to rule in or out Asperger's. This stage includes neurologic and genetic assessment with in-depth cognitive and language testing. This establishes IQ and evaluates psychomotor function verbal and no-verbal strengths and weaknesses, style of learning and independent living skills. Communication strengths and weaknesses are also assessed. They evaluate non-verbal forms ... of communications such as gazes, gestures, also non-literal language like metaphor, irony, and humor (Asperger's Syndrome History "). The physician will ...

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... . Autism is easily confused with low intelligence, but many children with autism are in fact very smart. "While 70 percent of the children diagnosed with autism score below average on IQ tests, many are of normal intelligence, and a few are considered quite bright" (Riccio, 1999 p.1). Autistics can learn and improve their education and behavior, and this allows some of them to function ... ...

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... . Autism is easily confused with low intelligence, but many children with autism are in fact very smart. "While 70 percent of the children diagnosed with autism score below average on IQ tests, many are of normal intelligence, and a few are considered quite bright" (Riccio, 1999 p.1). Autistics can learn and improve their education and behavior, and this allows some of them to function ... ...

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... autistic disorder, they may receive a diagnosis of "Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS". Children sometimes possess impaired hearing in addition to autism. About half of people with autism score below 50 on IQ tests. A small percentage of people with autism are "Savants." These individuals have limited but extraordinary skills in areas such as music, mathematics, drawing or visualization. Communication Communication with individuals is usually ... ...

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