Autism Spectrum Analysis

What is the name of the test? The name of this test is Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS).

Being a sibling of an individual with Autism can be difficult. Not only does the sibling feel

Generally, most of the articles or research done on the Autism Spectrum generally focuses on either the parents of the children with the Autism Spectrum disorder or on the individual who suffers from the disorder. However, what made this article so interesting was that instead of focusing on the parents of the children with the Autism Spectrum disorder or on the individual who suffers from the disorder the research focus on the sibling of the children with the disorder. The researcher conducting the interview would ask the sibling questions and then compare their answers to those given by the child with the Autism Spectrum disorder. One interesting aspect in regards to the answers given by the children with the Autism Spectrum disorder was that their answer was generally more positive than their siblings (Latta, A.,

The author Kraft, Ulrich talks about if autism can be detected early on it can be treated opportunity when the brain is going underwire during development time. The article talks about how important it is to start early diagnosis when the brain is still “strengthening and pruning neural networks”.

My interest in child health first began when my brother was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In fact, this has motivated me to become a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician. Moreover, during my internship this past summer, I was able to work alongside developmental pediatricians and interact with patients. During this time, I was provided with the opportunity to learn first-hand how the physicians and students completing their fellowships assessed behaviors linked to ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and Down syndrome. Furthermore, I also observed ADOS screening for children and learned from the physicians, which forms of behavior were a cause for concern. ADOS stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule it is a structured assessment that

Existing literature suggested that siblings of children with ASD expressed their needs for better knowledge about their brother or sister’s condition. Furthermore, previous results of psychosocial interventions suggested that some siblings have difficulties related to childhood illness or disability, but many are reported to be bewildered and concerned with limited knowledge of the condition or disorder as well as their own support networks being reduced [Lobato DJ, Kao BT.2002, Roeyers H, Mycke K. 1995, Glasberg BA 2000]. Several studies have described the relation between knowledge of the disorder and the sibling relationship, i.e., the greater a sibling’s knowledge of his or her brother or sister’s disability,

Understanding autism and the different disorders on the autism spectrum has become more prevalent in today’s society, mostly due to the increase in children being diagnosed. Disorders such as Rhett’s syndrome, Fragile X and Asperger 's are becoming more prevalent in today’s classroom. The research studies reviewed for this paper focus specifically on Fragile X (FXS), which is also termed Martin-Bell syndrome. This essay will review the literature on FXS including the prevalence of it, the importance of early intervention strategies, the types of treatments that can be used with FXS and behaviors that are related to individuals that are diagnosed with FXS.

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of complex brain development disorders. This group includes conditions such as autism, childhood disintegrative disorder and Asperger syndrome. Autism Spectrum disorders are characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication and a restricted and repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. Scientific evidence indicates that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the onset of autism spectrum disorders by influencing early brain development. The prevalence of autism in Sub Saharan Africa is not known but several experts indicate that it is a problem of increasing public health importance. Aside from these core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, one common presentation

Every single day in my life I think about the person who has probably changed my life completely: my brother. I can truly say that if he had not been around this whole time, I would probably have been a totally different person that I am today. I believe having a relative who has autism can really change your perspective about life. My whole life I have asked myself what would have been of this life if he had the chance of having one, how could he maybe behave differently, communicate, socialize with people, what kind of things we could have done together. I think having a disorder like this, it is a limitation, however, we must try to live the best dealing with this. Because they are not in this alone, we are all in this together supporting

Autism encompasses a wide range of development disorders. Therefore, defining what autism is is a distinct challenge. It is no one thing; it may be many things. A puzzle piece stands as the apt and indelible logo for Autism awareness.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex disorder of the brain. Autism is a neurological disorder and is usually identified at the age of two or three. Symptoms of ASD usually start appearing at this age. Scientists have no proven records of the causes of ASD but it has been witnessed that genetics and environment have played a major role. Autism comes with no cure. Although, there are methods to comfort the child through which he/she can improve their health. In today’s world, awareness for autism has increased and people with ASD are provided with utmost care and attention. This paper delves into various aspects of autism such as identification, causes, therapies, education, and expectations for future regarding this disorder.

I choose this topic because I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of special children that

Autism is also known as classical autism as well as an autism spectrum disorder or ASD. Classical autism is one of the five types of autism spectrum disorders in which all are developmental brain disorders. The development disability challenges children to have social, communication and language problems and a limited range of activities and interests. The other types of autism spectrum disorder include Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder (autism.emedtv.com). Autism differs from child; they don’t experience the exact same problems therefore the severity ranges. According to Dr. Ananya Mandal, it is possible for autism to result from one or more cause. She describes some of these causes to be the advancing age of the parents, defective immune systems and responses, inflammation of the brain, environmental toxins, premature birth, and genetic problems or syndromes. Defective genes play an important role, but the severity of the condition depends on the factors mentioned. Given that autism is a range of disorders, there are several interacting causes that may lead to ASD. Due to the complexity of the disorder making each autistic child unique, the precise cause is difficult to determine (news-medical.net). An example of an environmental toxin is viruses. Dr. Mandal explains that some infections that relate to the development of autism include encephalitis caused by measles, congenital rubella, herpes simplex

Consequently, many tantrums are thrown when he does not get what he wants and it is hard for him to understand that people do not always get what they want. When we were younger, I was able to understand what he wanted and communicate that to my parents when they did not comprehend what he was expressing. Growing up with him has enhanced my communication skills because I am able to notice the nonverbal actions that many people overlook. Having a brother with Asperger’s syndrome caused me to mature at a younger age and be a role model to him. We are just two years apart and I was the first one to get a job and learn how to drive a car. He saw the luxuries that I was able to have and wanted the same. I had a job opening at my work so I had him fill out an application and he was hired. It was ideal for us to work at the same job because I am able to give him assistance and pick up his slack for he is a slow worker. Although he does make family life harder, I would not have developed into the person I am today without him. I am thankful that I have a hidden blessing in my family that has opened my eyes to recognize the diversity among

Being a small family, my brother doesn’t have a lot of support or guidance to help him with his life struggles. As a big sister, I want Tre to grow up as successfully as possible, so I try to support and guide him as much as I can. Try to imagine helping someone who clashes with you