... have examined the complex relationships among members in autism families. They focused specifically on parents" interventions in sibling interaction, the adjustment of the non-autistic siblings, the effects of stress on the mothers, and cognitive abilities of non-autistic siblings. Most parents are ill-equipped to deal with an emotionally handicapped child. Mothers of children with autism have reported higher ... children after having an autistic child. However, some parents already have children, and some continue to have children despite their elder handicapped child. This is why Hughes...

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... , psychologist, developmental pediatrician, speech/language therapist, learning consultant, or other professionals knowledgeable about autism (5)(Autism Society of America, 2002). While there is no one behavioral or communications test that can detect autism, several screening instruments have been developed that are now used in diagnosing autism (5)(Autism Society of America, 2002). 1. CARS rating system (Childhood Autism Rating ... item screening scale that has been used with children four and older to help evaluate communication skills and social functioning (5)(Autism Society of Ameri...

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... the families of these children are affected as well. Parents in all cultures, including those in India who have Autistic children suffer from an increase in stress, a poorer quality of marriage, depression, anxiety and increased anger when compared to parents of typical children (Mastropieri & Scruggs, 2000, p. 185). ... there is no cure for Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. However, individualized education programs and structured support can maximize the child's progress, reduce pressure and stress upon the child and the family, and minimize the incidence of behavioral problems " (http://w...

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... Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.) or DSM-IV-TR to support the claim that Sam demonstrated significantly subaverage intellectual functioning by acquiring a 70 or below on an IQ test. Sam had to have also demonstrated concurrent deficits in adaptive functioning in at least two of the following areas: communication, self-care, home living, social/interpersonal skills, use of community ... prosecutor states "Sam's records indicate that he is retarded with autistic tendencies."" These scenes seem to suggest that at some point in Sam's history he was subjected to an IQ test and...

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