Asd Child Development

Research has found that on average 33% of youths in the juvenile justice system are identified as disabled and eligible for special services. However, there has been little research studying the characteristics or prevalence rates of youth with ASD in the criminal justice system. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly have impairments in communication, social skills, deficits in abstract thoughts and specific interests that could prevent individuals with ASD from understanding legal and illegal behaviors. It is also suspected that the high rates of psychiatric comorbidity associated with ASD, for example ADHD, may increase the risk of delinquency in youth with ASD.

This paper will cover many aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder, also commonly known as ASD. It will identify reginal, national and global statistics of the occurrence of ASD, predisposing factors, usual signs and symptoms of ASD, and tests used for diagnosis. It will also analyze both medical, surgical and psychosocial aspects of the care needed by patients with ASD, interdisciplinary interventions, comorbidities commonly associated with Autism, and the prognosis of these patients. Lastly it will identify several implications for best nursing practice and interventions that may be helpful in the care of these patients.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects a child’s communication, behavior, and emotional understanding. It has been described as primarily being a social disability (Laushey et at.,2009). Due to their inability to perceive others emotions, ASD children feel alienated. Consequently, this will result in ASD children having ongoing social problems caused by to their helplessness to interact with others. Since children with ASD are delayed in development, they face many challenges; however, the most severe one is the lack of social relationships. A social relationship is something shared with another person; it is formed when you share common interest, have give and take conversations on that interest, experience the rise or downfall with a friend, being there when a friend is in need. These sensitive moments are when relationships are formed. ASD children have a difficulty seeing things from a different perspective, they cannot analyze people’s emotions, and consequently, it is hard for them to understand another person’s actions when trying to accomplish a particular goal. ASD has become more prevalent each year, however, the cause and treatment are still unknown. Even though children with ASD have a social disability, they also face challenges because they cannot learn from parents or peers, they are incapable of reading others emotional cues and are not able to cope with others emotional regulation. There is a separation when it

The cause of ASD is currently unknown, but the different cultures have “their own perception of the causes” for this disorder (Gona, 2015). In the Western culture, they consider ASD as a “neurodevelopmental disorder with a significant genetic contribution” (Gona, 2015). Its main cause is a result from abnormal brain development, which they think could be caused by those genetic factors (Correia, 2014). There have also been some people that proposed a theory about the amygdala where some of the symptoms of autism are explained by abnormalities in the amygdala (Correia, 2014). Goin-Kochel and his colleagues (2014) say that the top-rated causes of ASD were “genetics, brain structure, will of God, toxins in vaccines, and environmental pollution”

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by qualitative impairments in social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive behavior (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), and is associated with impairments in executive functions. Autism Spectrum Disorder is also defined as a group of disorders that impair an individual’s ability to understand and engage in the give-and-take of social relationships. (Boyd, 2015) Autism is a well-known disability in the world today. Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify 1 in 68 American children on the Autism spectrum. There has been a prevalent increase in the cases of autism in the past 40 years. Over 3 million people in the United States alone are affected by autism. Government autism statistics suggest that the prevalence of autism has increased 10 to 17 percent annually in recent years. There is no established explanation for why there is such an increase in autism in the recent years, but more people being aware of it and environmental factors could be a factor to the increase. (Jenson, Steinhausen, Lauritsen. 2014)

As shown to be an epidemic, autism ranges in differences of initial cause, symptoms, precautions taken, and responses to interventions, as well as the possibility of a cure, is at the least described as complex. Autism Spectrum Disorder, which was rare in the 1980’s started to increasingly spread in early diagnoses, rising exponentially during the mid-1990. Before the increase it wasn’t out of the ordinary for a general practitioner and pediatricians to go their whole practice without seeing a single case. Autism Spectrum Disorder is described as a Biological and Neurological disorder that both genetics and the toxic environment around us trigger a range of symptoms, affecting the immunological system, neurological and gastrointestinal systems,

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), also referred to as autism, is defined as “a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child 's ability to communicate and interact with others. It also includes restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities. These issues cause significant impairment in social, occupational and other areas of functioning. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is now defined by the American Psychiatric Association 's Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a single disorder that includes disorders that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger 's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.” (DSM-5) Autism is

I will use the information, that I have personally gained regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder(s) (ASD), student development, and language development, include understanding the identification signs of young children, the importance of pragmatic development in all students, and identifying twice exceptional students.

An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that effects social interaction and behaviour. (1) It is relatively common in young children, with around 1% of 5 year olds being diagnosed. Both Asperger’s Syndrome and Childhood Autism fall into the category of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many reasons have been placed forward about how and why an ASD occurs in certain people. The majority accept that genetic factors are the most likely cause. Research is ongoing to find any genes that may increase the likelihood of developing an ASD. Aside from genetics, other factors such as environmental (i.e. upbringing) have been suggested as possible explanations. Recently, there was a scare in the UK when it was claimed the MMR (measles – mumps – rubella) vaccine was causing ASD in young children. (2)There was no link found between the two in studies however, but it demonstrates how an ASD can affect everyone’s life at some point, and how quick it can act.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. People with ASD often have these characteristics such as ongoing social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with others. Repetitive behaviors as well as limited interests or activities. Symptoms that typically are recognized in the first two years of life. Symptoms that hurt the individual’s ability to function socially, at school or work, or other areas of life. Some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled. Treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and ability to function. In the presence of

From gamma rays to radio waves, the electromagnetic spectrum varies in frequency, energy, and wavelength. Just like the electromagnetic spectrum, people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary on a scale of severity. Some are able to integrate into the social world by making their own choices, while others are severely disabled and need care providers to attend to their every need. These individuals face numerous obstacles every day that the average person in society is unaware of. Life with Autism is anything but simplistic. To completely assess this disorder, one must evaluate all aspects of Autism in their own lives and in our society’s past- including the history and symptoms of the disorder, treatment options available, and emergency plans.

Purpose: My audience will learn the importance of recognizing early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Learning to sleep through the night is something that all children have to do. But its often a much more difficult process for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is very common among kids with ASD to have challenges with sleep. Setting up a good schedule and setting a clear expectations and having is clear rules that parents follow through with. A survey study was done in which parents were questioned about sleep problems in their children with ASD. The current range quoted was about 50% to 80% of children with ASD have some sort of significant sleep problems. The survey study shows good evidence that sleep problems tend to persist in kids with ASD from the youngest stage into adolescents and adulthood. So it’s just not a problem

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interactions, social communication and an unusually restricted range of behaviors and interest (David R. Simmons, 2009). It seems that autism is a new condition because most of research about this condition has occurred since the 1980. However, Autism has been around for a much longer time than that, people just didn’t know about it.

The neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the DSM 5, are a group of conditions with onset in the developmental period. The disorders typically manifest early in development, often before the child enters grade school, and are characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is newly classified as such; it was once classified as “Asperger’s Syndrome.” ASD is a severe neurodevelopmental impairment. The disorder limits the functioning capabilities of children and their capacity to communicate as well as interact with others. ASD effects how children perceive the world around them; socializing with others happens to be the most vital piece of development. Onset for ASD can occur as early as infancy, some children, however, may develop normal and then begin to suddenly withdraw and become unusually aggressive with those around them, they also begin to lose vocabulary and language skills they’ve once had. Other medical conditions may be comorbid with ASD; for example, epilepsy, intellectual and structural language disorders, mental disorders, sleep disorders, and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorders, (DSM 5, pg. 59).