Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition By Schopler

In Chapter four it talks about how people that have autism are concrete thinkers. Before reading this chapter I was unaware of much of our social language is figurative. This is something that a child with autism would struggle with. The author makes a good point when saying “you wouldn’t dream of issuing instructions to you child in a foreign language but English can seem that way” ( Notbohm 66). This put it in to words how hard it can be for a child with autism to grasp the language people use. The author identifies four things that people need to watch out for when speaking with a child with autism. The first thing was to avoid idioms and cliches, so this means instead of saying “something smells fishy” try saying “this does seem right to me”. It gives a better and clearer

(The Summary of Best Practices for Autism disorders, page 37 of Evidence-Based Practices for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Children’s Mental Health Government Ontario has a good chart with a breakdown of the different tests) A Parental Stress Index (PSI-SF) and Family Crisis Oriented Personal Evaluation (F-Copes) may also be done should it be felt it is necessary. As this is multidisciplinary team the tests will be conducted by the individuals then combine and assessed by the authorized person who will refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to make the diagnosis. This breaks down the signs and symptoms of ASD into categories and also states how many of these must be present in each category to confirm a diagnosis. Once a diagnosis of autism has been established, a severity rating is also determined by DSM-5 criteria. A report is then typically written and the parents are apprised of the results. The process may take months, many parents are confused and overwhelmed by the process and the number of people involved can be a source of stress for the family. A single person who co-ordinates the process and acts as a primary contact is helpful, as is receiving written information in

Even as adults, sometimes we tend to question whether or not there is something more to us. In years past, and often still is, the subject of autism was unknown, and often misunderstood. Many times autistic tendencies are just dismissed as either bad behaviors or defiance. Many times the individual also has an underlying condition such as attention deficit disorder. This article sheds some light on that subject.

Today, we are seeing a rising increase in the occurrence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. What once used to be a rare disorder is now commonly recognized in the medical field as well as in the community. Not only is autism a health issue in itself, but many health issues come along with the disorder. This paper will discuss the description of the population, the top health issues and their relevance, and interventions and outcomes that can help reduce these health issues in this specific population.

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

The DSM 5 defines autism spectrum disorder as a persistent deficit in social communication and interaction across various areas. The deficits occur in the areas of social and emotional functioning, non-verbal communicative behaviors, and fostering relationships. The DSM 5 also includes repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities as factors to consider when seeking to understand if a child has autism. The child can become fixated on specific objects, strongly adhere to schedules or ritualized patterns. When patterns are broken, the child has a difficult time transitioning to a new schedule or pattern of existence. Additionally, the child may be hyper or hyperactivity to various sensory aspects of the environment. As denoted

The diagnosis of students of autism brings long-term effects that can increase the functionality of the child 's life. As we know, early diagnosis is key producing long-term effects whenever families and parents are diligent in getting their children help. Throughout the diagnosis process, it is imperative to take every element into account. Considerations such as race, culture, and socioeconomic status may affect the validity and reliability of the test. Although the test can be administered exactly as it should be, there are many different characteristics of the child in their upbringing that can affect the outcome of the results.

As research into autism spectrum disorders has increased over recent years and this has resulted in changes to the way that American psychiatry diagnoses autism spectrum disorders. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is used by clinicians as a guide to diagnoses of mental health illnesses and since its first publication in 1930’s it has been updated every 20 years, and these updates reflect on new research and discoveries.

2014). With the recent release of the DSM-V, these have all been combined under one diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and are differentiated through the use of numerical scales to describe severity of effect. Primary diagnostic tests used are the Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), and Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale (GADS). The Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder is the only checklist or rating scale designed to evaluate children with either low or high functioning autism spectrum disorder. The Childhood Autism Rating Scale or CARS is used because it has the best psychometric support for children with low functioning autism when compared with other autism rating scales. The Gilliam Asperger’s Disorder Scale or GADS is used because it is the only scale for high functioning autistic children in the age range of early childhood to adolescence (Mayes, S. D., Calhoun, S., Murray, M., et al. 2009). Through the use of these diagnostic tools to determine the evidence of a PDD and its severity of symptomatic characteristics, a subject can be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and classified into severity of autism.

The study included 61 preschool children with autism who were randomized to one of two groups; one receiving intervention

The administrator will rate each item using a four-point response scale. The rating is based on not only a child’s response but also their behavior during their session. An administrated also takes into consideration student’s intensity, peculiarity, and duration of a answer. The CARS2 assessment is a good place to start when a child is believed to have autism spectrum disorder.

One the biggest psychological disorders in our society is childhood autism. Childhood autism is defined as “A pervasive developmental disorder defined by the presence of abnormal and/or impaired development that is manifest before the age of 3 years, and by the characteristic type of abnormal functioning in all three areas of social interaction, communication, and restricted, repetitive behaviour.” (MHresource.org). Furthermore, boys are three to four more times likely to develop childhood autism than girls (MHresources.org). Statistics also show that the prevalence of childhood autism in births is one in fifty-nine and has grown 119.4 percent from 2000 to 2010 (CDC). Now, researchers are looking into what causes childhood autism. They are

According to the CDC, autism is “a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges (Facts About Autism, 2016)”. Autism was first discussed in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner, after he observed 11 children who had fixations on the inanimate environment rather than people (Quick Facts About Autism). It affects about one percent of the population, and is

Van Hees, V., Moyson, T., & Roeyers, H. (2015). Higher education experiences of students with autism spectrum disorder. Challenges, benefits and support needs. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(6), 1673-1688.

Tens of millions of people have been diagnosed with Autism worldwide, effecting both genders, all races, ethnicities and people from all socioeconomic classes. In 2010 a Surveillance Summary was conducted in the United States, where it identified that one in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). It has been recognised