Throughout the study and examination of the disease, Autism, I came to the conclusion that the older the ones diagnosed with it get, the harder it is for them to live their lives alone. The research and treatments available range from all ages, but there is more focus and support for those of a younger age. The treatment available provides medication and therapeutic support. Together or individually, individuals can benefit from them. However, once these individuals reach 21-22, they no longer receive support and care as they leave the aid they had grown up with.
History
Autism was first described in 1887, by Doctor John Langdon Down. He titled it as Down Syndrome, but his description today would be classified as Autism. The word Autism was first used to identify the illness, in 1911, by Eugene Minkowski. Autism is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders,
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“Often, parents first start to see symptoms or unusual behaviors in their child at a young age” (Nelson). There is a list of informative questions that parents can answer that can indicate whether he or she should be further evaluated by a specialist. This test is the Modified Checklist of Autism in Toddlers, also known as the M-CHAT. Occasionally Autism can be diagnosed later in one’s life, often in relation to difficulties with learning, or with social and emotional cases. Just like with young children, diagnosis of older patients involves personal observations and interviews from trained specialists. Many times, diagnosis brings a sort of relief to those who have struggled with many difficulties throughout life and are finally given an answer. Diagnosis opens the doors to access to therapy, and assistive technologies that can improve their function in the areas of difficulty and improve their overall quality of
Based on the information provided by the parents, the doctor requested Milton and Margaret complete a Modified Checklist of Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), which is a list of informative questions about their child. The test resulted in the doctor requesting support from a developmental pediatrician, a neurologist, and a psychologist. After receiving reports from all of the supporting professionals, Milton and Margaret were officially informed that their daughter has a form of autism called Asperger’s.
However, with this screening tool, false positives may occur (Williams et al., 2015). Because of this, the M-CHAT-R tool was developed and it is more sensitive, and detects 67 per 10,000 cases of autism (Williams et al., 2015). If the risk is low; the child is reevaluated at the 24-month-old. If medium risk, then a follow-up questionnaire called M-CHAT-R/F is given. These screening tools are easy, efficient, and reliable to assess the risk of Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) (Williams et al., 2015). Many nurses lack familiarity with these screening tools and also don’t have time to screen children for ASD. This article helps nurses to prevent barriers in screening children with early developmental
Autism is a mental condition, which becomes apparent in the early stages of childhood. Autism is often characterized by the difficulty in connecting and establishing relationships with other people and in the use of language and intangible ideas. Autism is fast becoming a very familiar disorder. Many people across the nation have been trying endlessly to find a treatment for it. There have been limitless establishments which have been continuously trying diverse ideas and ways to bring funding for further research for Autism as well as bringing more awareness towards it. To become more familiar with Autism one should first understand what symptoms can be linked with autism. Some of those symptoms more common to Autism is difficulty with social interactions and relationships, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and limited interests in activities or play. Although most of these symptoms can seem similar, Autism is continuously changing through the different stages of life; the childhood years, teen years, and adulthood.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD / autism) are a group of disorders referred to as "developmental disabilities" and the result for children afflicted with ASD is "significant social, communication and behavioral changes" (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC). In short, children with ASD simply deal with their brain's information in ways apart from others around them. The CDC information explains that autism can afflict a child in a very "mild" way or in a "sever" way as well. Many of the symptoms are typically shared by all children with autism, and among those shared symptoms having to do with social interaction; children with autism struggle to have normal social interaction with others. The differences in how autism manifests itself in a child and how it starts can be dramatic. This paper reviews the physical, social, and cognitive aspects of autism in children, and relates two developmental theories to the literature on autism.
Autism is a rare disease that can be characterized by a “neurodevelopmental disorder categorized by the inability to relate to and perceive the environment in the realistic manner.” (Anthes, 1997) The signs of autism are mainly found in infants to young children usually between the ages of newborn to two years. The main symptoms that are discussed are “impairment in social interaction fixation of inanimate objects, inability to communicate normally, and resistance to changes in their daily routine.” (Anthes, 1997) Autism is a very understood disease but one thing most people do not know is that autism not only effects a child’s life mentally and physically, it also effects their social ability to have friends, play normally and even grow up
Every case of autism is different. Symptoms and behaviors vary in severity and often change over time, thus, the method of treatment is specialized to the needs of that child or adult. It is said that early diagnosis can help these individuals develop to their full potential as the primary goal of treatment is to improve their overall ability to function. Individuals with autism positively respond to highly structured treatments that help improve communication, social, behavioral, and learning aspects of their lives. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that strategies such as; specialized therapies, behavioral training and management, medicines, and community support and parent training are the best ways to help individuals with
Autism has become one of the top disabilities in California’s developmental system. Today, the rise of autism is increasing by 10 - 17 percent each year. (Madeleine 3) "The disease was first identified by child psychologist Leo Kanner in 1943 at Johns Hopkins University" (Little 2). Autism is a disorder that is usually detected within the first three years. According to the Autism Society of America, 1 in 166 individuals are diagnosed with autism, making it more common than the pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Boys are four times more likely to have it than girls. People with autism have a hard time communicating verbally and physically. They have special ways of gathering and reacting to information presented to them.
When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many people don't understand what the disability is or how children who suffer from ASD live their everyday lives. “Autism is a serious nuerodevelopmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.” (Psychology Today, 2015). Usually, autism is diagnosed in children from as early as the age of 2 and symptoms can impact individuals throughout their lifespan. Common symptoms of autism include impaired social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, problems processing information from the senses, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Anxiety is also common among children with ASD, and parents of children with ASD are more likely
This paper considers the problem of detecting autism in toddlers at an age early enough to allow for timely intervention. It begins with an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and explains the importance of early screening for such disorders. It then outlines a range of possible screening techniques, before focusing on the most prominent of these, the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT). The paper explains the origins of M-CHAT, how it works, and what its results have been so far. It also considers an important question guiding contemporary research on M-CHAT, namely the appropriate age range at which M-CHAT is to be administered. The paper concludes with a consideration of the limitations of research into
Autism is a developmental problem that affects a small percentage of the young population adult in the United States. Autism is associated with developmental problems that often result in young adults not being able to live their full lives and realize their full potential. Autism is a subject that has been discussed in several journals as professionals seek to find adequate solutions to help children living with autism. Health institutions across the country have taken a variety of steps to help children with autism live a normal life just as other ordinary children. The rapid advancements in technology in the twenty-first century have been pivotal in the general push to help young adults with autism, and the future holds a brighter future for them. The purpose of this literature review is to provide
Autism, as a diagnosis, did not exist until early 1908. Doctors began to notice that they had several patients who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, but did not exhibit all of the same symptoms and characteristics that supported that diagnosis. They were more distant from their peers and did not interact well in social settings, along with other misaligned characteristics. They started diagnosing these people as being "autistic". The word
Historically, Autism as a word was introduced from the Latin word Autos, which means self. Back in 1911, Eugene Bleuler; a Swiss psychiatrist, adopted Autism as a medical term to identify
The word “autism” was first used by a Swiss psychiatrist Eugene Bleuler in an article written in the American Journal of Insanity in 1912. It comes from the Greek word meaning self. Bleuler used it to describe the schizophrenic’s seeming difficulty in connecting with others (“Autism”).
The history of ASD; the word “Autism” was first used by a Swiss psychiatrist by the name of Eugen Bleuler. He began using the term to describe one group of symptoms for schizophrenia patients, (Wolff, 2004). “Autism” is a Greek word that comes from
The term “autism” has been used for approximately one hundred years. Autism comes from the Greek word “autos” which means “self.” Self applies to autism because people are taken away from their social life and isolate themselves. A Switzerland psychiatrist, Eugen Bleuler, was the first person ever to use the word autism in 1911 towards symptoms of schizophrenia. From 1940 through the 1990s, doctors have had many theories on how autism affects children. They came to the conclusion that autism medically affects each child differently. Towards the 1980s