Autistic Spectrum Analysis

1) explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests

Complete write up re Autistic spectrum conditions. Include in this the difficulties that those with these conditions have and the behaviour they may exhibit. How do you support those with Autism, who else may be involved and how do you ensure effective communication with autistic people. Give actual exampls of your support where possible.

1.1 - Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities needs strengths gifts and interests.

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive brain disease that results in cognitive functioning and memory loss. It is thought that reduced levels of the fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) contributes to increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) levels, therefore contributing to the symptoms of AD. However, the link between Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and AD is still a relatively new area of research, so there are few certainties and still many unknowns. Studies were carried out measuring the percentage of FMRP in both the cortex and cerebellum of children with AD. This showed that there were consistently lower FMRP levels in the brain of AD sufferers, which favours the link between low FMRP abundance and AD. Another study showed that the higher the secretion levels of APP, the more severe the symptoms of ASD. This allows a link to be made between high APP levels and enhanced symptoms in both AD and ASD sufferers. Additionally, drugs that target both AD and ASD are being developed such as an AD targeted drug called Memantine which has been found to be effective at alleviating symptoms of ASD.

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.,

Autistic spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that will appear within the first three years of a child’s life. A child that has autism will live in their own world, show minimal interests in others, and they will have a lack of social awareness. An autistic child will have a designated routine and perform odd behaviors that will be repeated frequently. These odd behaviors will include flapping of the hands or rocking back and fourth. Children with autism will have a difficult time communicating with others and they will avoid eye contact throughout a conversation. Autistic children will be resistant to change, they will have a delayed speech development, they will play alone, and they will avoid cuddling. People

J. L. Payne and C. Wood’s article “College students’ perceptions of attributes associated with autism spectrum disorders” researched the impact of the perceptions college students had of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A comparison was made between those who felt that autistic children were able to control or not control their behavior and its effect on the feelings of those making that judgment. Payne and Wood state that, “given the historical negative judgments, it might be expected that perceptions remain negative; however, considering the shifts in educational trends and generational trends toward acceptance of differences, it is equally plausible that positive perceptions pervade” (Payne & Wood, 2015, p. 79).

According to ASHA (American Speech and hearing association) “Autism Spectrum disorder(ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors”. Throughout history the definition of Autism has changed from not including social aspects to including social aspects. The definition of ASD is not the only thing that has changed, technology has followed suit. Experts can now detect and diagnose at a faster rate than ever before, allowing parents to watch for signs that point to autism. Informing parents faster can positively aid in how a child develops emotionally, physically and socially. Properly detecting and diagnosing is imperative being

Autism is one of the most common, yet misunderstood disorders of the modern age. Most Americans do not have a clear understanding of possible causes, what Autism actually is nor possible cures or treatments of this disorder. An incredibly important step towards the better understanding of this disorder is having the basic facts available for the common man, presented in a way that is easy to understand, and easier for parceling out in small components. The fundamental components of the facts necessary to understand and potentially one day eliminate autism include, understanding what the autistic spectrum is, what the possible causes of autism are, as well as past and present treatments.

The purpose of this research paper is to reflect on the understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in depths. Autism Spectrum Disorder is categorized as a set of complex neurodevelopment disorders that accompany repetitive and specific patterns of behaviors along with difficulty with social interaction (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes [NINDS], 2015). This research paper will discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder in several aspects such as definition, symptoms, cause, diagnosis, treatment and relatable disorders.

Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)’s affect 1 in 69 children in America. Boys are 5 times more likely to be affected by ASD than girls. There is 3.5 million Americans that currently have been diagnosed with an ASD. The rate of autism and ASD is steadily increasing. There is 15 million Americans that ASD is or has impacted their lives. (n.a, 2016) You ask, “What is autism or ASD?” Autism or ASD is a “developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.” ASD symptoms are not the same in each case, the symptoms and the severity varies on an individual basis. (n.a, Autism, 2016) What causes ASD or autism? Autism spectrum disorders could be caused by genetics, autism can also be caused

Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that joins cripplings in social association and developmental vernacular and social capacities combined with unbendable, excess practices. Because of the extent of signs, this condition is right now called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It covers an unlimited scope of signs, capacities, and levels of the prevention. ASD keeps running in reality from a handicapped person that to some degree limitations a by and large run of the mill life to a mind-boggling failure that may require institutional care.

The word ‘autism’ comes from the green work ‘autos’ meaning ‘self’, or a secluded individual. This term was first used to describe patients with schizophrenia who seemed to be withdrawn. In the early forties, analyzers began to use this word to label this to children with social and emotional problems. The history of autism dates back to the 1600’s, but in 1943, the first case of autism was reported by Leo Kanner, describing them as “an obsessive insistence on persistent sameness.” (Dan Brennan)

Autism have been recognized as in existence since the 1940s but only in recent years it has been recognised under the standardized psychiatric diagnostic classification schemes. It is not unusual for people with ASD to be at risk of displaying challenging behaviours which could lead to offending behaviours, however, on the other hand they can also be at lower risk as they find rules helpful in surviving in the social world. This paper will look at what is ASD, studies on ASD individuals and offending behaviours, explanations on the outcomes of the studies and conclusion on these findings.

Not every child can adapt to every environment they encounter with. Everyone is very different in many ways. Personally, I believe children become immune to mental disorders because they don’t adjust to anything fast. Children are always labeled under negative descriptions. Labels never describe behavior instead it describes people which is bad. According to Mash and Wolfe (2016), We must be careful to avoid the common mistake of identifying the person with the disorder, as reflected in expressions such as “anxious child” or “autistic child”. (p.12). We should put these children in some type of program to help them not be label instead make their behaviors labeled. These children with disorders actually needs help especially when it comes to