Aspergers: Defining the Syndrome

The relationship between Asperger syndrome and autism has been a controversial topic in psychology. There is not a definite correlation which has been decided upon between the two and chiefly due to the fact that they are both overly similar. Concisely, psychologists seek to identify the main difference between them. In a simpler way, it is not yet clear whether autism and Asperger syndrome should be defined as independent (distinct) terms, or whether Asperger syndrome should be categorized under

a child who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. The various disorders that are divulged according to origin, diagnosis, symptoms, occurrence, and treatment in this paper are as follows: autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, pervasive development disorder, Rett syndrome, and child disintegrative disorder. Studies of stereotypes and talent assumed in the autism category are also considered. Keywords: autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger syndrome (AS), pervasive development disorder

Hans Asperger, a pediatrician from Austria, began to study a group of children at his clinic in 1944. He noticed that the young boys he was studying were clumsy, lacked social skills, and did not understand nonverbal communication. Asperger’s syndrome (AS), named after Doctor Hans Asperger, is a developmental disorder. Research by Woodbury-Smith and Volkmar (2009), claim that AS was originally thought of as a less severe form of Autism, in which the individual has higher linguistic ability but still

classic autism may be nonverbal. Alternatively, they may have significant language difficulties, so that their language may consist primarily of echolalia or delayed echolalia”, (E. Amanda Boutot, 2011, pp. 6,9). Additionally, “Children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) frequently have difficulty in conversations and following up on statements made by others”, (E. Amanda Boutot, 2011, p. 18). Individuals with AS may also take a literal interpretation of language, as well as, speak with an unusual volume

Just like Childhood autism, there is only a brief paragraph listed below defining the characteristics. Under this section, discusses how this subcategory is only to be used when the impairment is shown after age three and lacks abnormalities to be diagnosed as Childhood autism. The next subcategory is called Rett syndrome. I found it interesting how Rett syndrome is listed under Autism in ICD-10 when in the DSM-V, Rett syndrome is listed under differential diagnosis under ASD. The third subcategory

The word is derived from the Greek autos (self) and ismos (a suffix of action or of state). Bleuler used the word to describe idiosyncratic, self-centred thinking that led to a withdrawal into a private world of patients with schizophrenia, defining it as a morbid self-admiration and self-withdrawal. (Cremone, 2015, p. 3). The term has since been attributed to other historical accounts of children and young people suffering psychiatric disorders. In his paper “The History of Autism” Wolff (2004)

Asperger syndrome is a milder version of autism, individuals with Asperger’s may face challenges socially and have unusual behaviors or interests, these individuals do not typically have any problems with language or have intellectual disabilities. The pervasive developmental disorder is also known as atypical autism and is met by some of the criteria for autistic disorder and Asperger syndrome, there are usually fewer and milder symptoms and there

Abstract This assignment will give an insight into what inclusion education is, and the way in which a target school relates inclusion to their students. It will focus upon Asperger 's within the school, and show how Asperger 's is treated to ensure inclusion is met. The assignment will argue the policies set in place and, with the literature review, will source findings and compare them with the schools ethos. Introduction The earliest legislation and act brought about that acknowledged a disability

behaviors that may occur are high levels or anxiety, odd fears (ex. of color or shape), and emotions that change from one extreme to the other (Wing 31+; Siegel 49). A common myth about autistic individuals is that they cannot show affection (“Defining Autism”). Autistics show affection, but they are very precise about who they show affection to. They have to be very comfortable with this person and their affection they show is not like normal children’s. The affection is a brief hug or something

Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Vaccine and the Development of Autism Controversy Andrew Wakefield and other 12 co-authors published a study in the Lancet in 1998 that suggested a relationship between measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and autism. In other words, Wakefield and associates suggested that the vaccine for MMR could predispose children to autism. The paper received massive publicity despite the researchers having used a sample size that was not representative (n=12), the research design was