Autism

... information is by no means exhaustive, but is should help to equip families with some of the basic tools they may need to successfully raise a child with autism (17)(Autism Society of America, 2002). Autism spurns much stress in a family. Stress is something all parents know. There is the physical stress from carpools, preparing meals, bathing, homework, shopping, and so on ... Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Apply for Special Needs Trust/Supplemental Needs Trust Apply for Family reimbursement programs Access a service coordinator/case manager Network with other families aff...

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... an assortment of studies it has been shown to possibly have variations of a broader phenotype(Rutter 2000). Edwards and Bristol (1991) disagree with this etiology stating that autism is a central nervous system abnormality that occurs during the period of brain growth, although they do agree that there is ARE some genetic components involved but more so neurologically ... . Showing that epilepsy is commonly found in autistic patients, this is a neurological disorder, also congenital and acquired CNS infections are documented in autism. Hypoplasia of the cerebellum has also consistently b...

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... They both have their own set of symptoms (Parks 22). There is a noticeable behavior difference in the kids with the different types of autism. Severely autistic individuals behave differently than those who have a more mild case. They become easily confused and scared. They become agitated and frightened ... an autistic person is able to undergo. There has recently been a rise in the demand for treatments, because more individuals are being diagnosed with autism. Also, the persons that have been diagnosed are done so into such a broad category that they are just placed into a generic th...

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... medical professionals as well as the people. Doctors usually misdiagnose or under diagnose the condition, (www.rivier.edu). In India, special educators lack adequate experience in handling children with Autism. They do not have a certification process by which a teacher can obtain special education training and certification like the process here in the United States. Families in India, lack ... to make it more accommodating to a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, (Burack, A.J., Charman, T., Yirmiya, N., Zelazo, R.P. (2001). "It has to be accepted that there is no cure for Autism o...

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... which means they like to stay on a schedule that is always pretty much the same. They tend to keep to themselves and many cannot communicate without special help. What is Autism? Autism is a problem in the way the brain works, probably due to too few or too many bran chemicals called neurotransmitters. It can range from mild to severe. Some children ... baseball game for the past 20 years. However, such skills known as islets of intelligence or savant skills are rare. Developmental Approaches: Professionals have found that many children with autism learn best in an environment that build...

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... already learned, poor eye contact, abnormal speech tone or rhythm, inability to start or keep a conversation going, inability to understand simple questions or directions. The behavioral symptoms of autism can include repetitive behaviors such as rocking or spinning, constant movement, light, sound and touch sensitivity, strange food preferences and self-harming behaviors such as head banging or hair ... where the children's symptoms become better with age and they can function normally in school and in social situations in general. Most can eventually lead normal or nearly normal lives...

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... focus on developing skills and replacing dysfunctional behaviors with more appropriate ones. Others focus on creating a stimulating learning environment tailored to the unique needs of children with autism. A treatment strategy to improve social behavior is usually "social stories" developed by Carol Gray. This involves presenting short stories to teach socially appropriate behaviors. These ... social behaviors of autistic individuals. (Rutter, 1978) Researchers have begun to identify factors that make certain treatment programs more effective in reducing or reversing the limitations im...

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... you by going through each topic that I have outlined in the introduction and explaining what each means and how they affect an individual with autism. Definition of Autism Before anything else, I feel that I should give a scientific definition of Autism. Autism is a sever disorder of brain function marked by problems with social contact, intelligence and language, together with ritualistic or compulsive behavior and ... . It causes less side effects than other medications and is considered safe when used appropriately by the individual. However, not many health practitioners advocate its...

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... autistic children may have inherited (ASA, n.d.). There is a possibility that a cluster of unstable genes may interfere with brain development resulting in autism but that is still under research. Problems during pregnancy or delivery as well as environment factors such as viral infections, metabolic imbalances and exposure ... eighteen months of age and voice some of their concern to a doctor around the age of two. Physicians are usually hesitant to diagnose autism at very early ages. They know that early development of children varies, and are often uncertain if a behavior will persi...

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