Children With ASD

Research has found that on average 33% of youths in the juvenile justice system are identified as disabled and eligible for special services. However, there has been little research studying the characteristics or prevalence rates of youth with ASD in the criminal justice system. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly have impairments in communication, social skills, deficits in abstract thoughts and specific interests that could prevent individuals with ASD from understanding legal and illegal behaviors. It is also suspected that the high rates of psychiatric comorbidity associated with ASD, for example ADHD, may increase the risk of delinquency in youth with ASD.

A parent knows their child, that being said over the past two weeks I noticed my 20 month child has become very agitated, displays no eye contact with neither his father nor I any longer. We have noticed a major change in his behavior, sleeping habits and a lost in language skills. The changes in our son have sparked our full attention and concern. As parents, our sole responsibility is our son and his upbringing.

The course of a person’s development over the lifespan is influenced by several factors including genetics, environment, culture, nutrition, among countless other things. Developmental disorders also greatly influence a person’s development starting from a very young age. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is considered a pervasive developmental disorder that can range from mild to severe. People who have ASD often have problems during social interactions, difficulty with verbal and nonverbal communication, and experience repetitive behaviors (Santrock, 2012, p. 536). Those diagnosed with mild ASD, previously known as Asperger’s syndrome, have less communication problems, but are still impacted by restricted interests, difficulty engaging in relationships,

When people hear Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) they think right away about the child. Does anyone think about the parents of these children and the journey they are about to embark on? Did you? My research will focus on the families of these children and how they are affected by raising an ASD child. How does the stress impact a mother and father, physically, emotionally and mentally? Raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most difficult challenges a family can face. Do these parents have any hope that society can support them, and their ASD child effectively?

Autism is a developmental disorder and its frequency rate has risen significantly over the past decade. ASD (Autism spectrum disorder) is a disorder that can emerge in the development of the brain and can be characterized in varying degrees such as repetitive behaviors, impaired social interaction, and also verbal and nonverbal interactions. Social skill discrepancies are a key features within the spectrum of autism disorders. Interacting with one's peers can have a substantial positive impact on the lives of individuals with such disabilities. Interaction allows individuals on the autism spectrum to participate and build in their communities. Individuals having better social skills are more likely to be accepted in

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavior challenges and was first described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943 (Brown & Percy, 2007). Individuals with ASD can range from high functioning to low functioning in their ability to learn, think, and problem solve (Brown & Percy, 2007). Behavior problems are common among individuals with ASD (Hill at el, 2014). Kogan (2009) estimates that approximately 637,000 children in the U.S. alone have ASD and within those 637,000 children, Hagopian (2007) suggests that half of those children, who are diagnosed with ASD, also display problem behavior. According to Hagopian & Hardesty (2014), Applied Behavior

Autism is known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) this is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by reduced social interaction, verbal, and non-verbal communication and restricted and repetitive behavior. (Langone, 2002, p. 3). ASD can also be linked with many other symptoms such as intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination, attention, and physical health issues. Sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances, are known as the physical health issues (Langone, 2002, p. 4). Autism appears to develop and show signs in the early stages of the brain development, specifically between the ages of 2 and 3 years old.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders with an onset in childhood. They are characterized by impaired communication, abnormal reciprocal social interaction as well as restricted stereotyped range of activities and repetitive behaviors 21.

As there are no specific guidelines for parenting, nothing can prepare a parent to receive a first medical diagnosis of their child’s autism. . The burden that parents experience when receiving the diagnosis depends on the following: level of severity; level of the child’s dependency and intensity of needed care; the support that is available to the parents from their close environment; the parents negative views on caring for a child with ASD; negative view on the diagnostic process; levels of passive avoidant coping strategies (Stuart, & McGrew, 2008).

Life as a human is full of mystery and discovery. Throughout history, people have set out to learn more about the world and the people inhabiting it. In the process, they gained knowledge about a disorder that is now referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or simply Autism. ASD is a developmental disorder that results in difficulty in social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Researchers have come a long way in gathering knowledge about the complex disorder since it was first discovered. Many of its aspects have been discovered and redefined to shape the disorder that is diagnosed and studied today. However, much like many other well-known psychological disorders, autism has yet to be fully understood; instead,

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental and neurological condition that affects individuals in the areas of social communication and social interaction, and it is also characterized by the presence of repetitive behaviors and language difficulties. Other characteristics include delays in reasoning and self help skills (Smith, 2011) p. 1037). Individuals with ASD vary widely in level of intelligence and may also exhibit other co-existing conditions such as intellectual disability, depression, and phobias (Nozomi, 2009). The disorder begins in early childhood, but is usually not diagnosed prior to the age of two to five years old or when a child enters school. In 2013, the Center for Disease Control reported that there was a major

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by the early-onset inability to engage in social interaction, communication, and restricted, repetitive behavior. It is commonly known to be a developmental disorder. Genetics, in conjunction with developmentally early environmental factors, play a key role in the causation of autism. Studies show that autism is more prevalent in males than females, although there is not much difference in individuals with intellectual disability. Because atypical development is now being recognized early in toddlers, children are now frequently diagnosed at the age of 2 years and last into adulthood, although symptoms may improve over time. A wide range of health care providers are the first professionals to

Autism Spectrum Disorder, (ASD) is a development disorder and affects the brains normal development in social and communication skills. ASD is now defined as a single disorder and includes disorders that were previously considered separate such as Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Persuasive Developmental Disorder not otherwise specified. There is no exact cause of ASD, but scientists believe that a variety of factors both genetic and environmental may play a role. Scientists believe that several genes are involved in the development of ASD. “There is a genetic susceptibility to ASD. This was initially determined by twin and other family studies. Although many chromosomal and gene abnormalities have been associated with symptoms of ASD, none of these are present in all affected children” (Errol, 2014). Scientists believe that some genetic problems seem to be inherited, while others happen randomly. Although genetics do not fully explain the occurrence of ASD, researchers looked at the additional environmental causes such as prenatal and perinatal factors, early toxin exposure, viral or bacterial infections, vaccinations, and autoimmune concerns. Scientists are studying how environmental factors affect certain genes. By studying how environmental factors affect genes, it provides many new ways to study how ASD develops and changes over time.

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurological disorder that includes a set of developmental and behavioral features. These features include social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Social interaction and communication are difficult for those who have autism. It is considered a syndrome, not and illness, because it is a collection of behaviors, that the child exhibits, not a known biological part. Children with autism may not respond to their names, may not make eye contact and may only interact with others if it meant achieving a specific goal. They may also have difficulty interacting with other children and may have trouble expressing their own feelings

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a class of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication, and restrictive, repeated patterns of behavior observed at the onset of early infancy. The importance of somatosensory, including tactile, processing when studying ASD is often overlooked, but research in the field has progressed to better understand the role that touch plays in the core diagnostic symptoms of the disorder. Early observations of ASD include abnormalities in the response to sensory, especially tactile, stimuli (Kanner 1973). Tactile defensiveness is a common component of these observations, characterized by hyper and/or hypersensitivity to textures, temperatures, vibration, and other tactile