Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is a brain disorder that is characterized by slow and difficult comprehension of spoken and non-verbal communication and repetition of behaviors. Autism is normally noticed in the first two years of a child (Myers & Johnson, 2007). Asperger syndrome is an autistic disorder that has almost the same similarities with autism. People with Asperger syndrome have little comprehension of the world and its surroundings and poor communication with other people. People with Asperger syndrome are hard to recognize, as they do not show on their outward appearances. They are average or above average intellectually and have fewer problems in terms of speech and specific learning disabilities unlike in autism. These difficulties include dyslexia, epilepsy, and attention

The participants in this study were 19 boys and one girl with autism and received 40 hours per week of this type of intervention for two years. Following the completion of this intensive ABA, students received supplemental instruction for the next two years while entering school. The average age of the participants was 41.5 months with a range of 20-65 months. Thirteen of the children were receiving intervention prior to age 4. Eighteen of the children were diagnosed with autism and the remaining two had labels of

According to the 2014 estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 68 children have been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD); a rate that has been steadily growing over the past 20 years (National Autism Association, 2015). Increases in reported frequencies for ASD are most likely due to a combination of factors including broader diagnostic criteria and increased awareness as well as a true increase in the number of people with ASD (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Autism it self does not effect life expectancy and, in general, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can expect to live as long as the non-cognitively impaired population (National Autism Association,

Each ABA session provides a safe and reinforcing environment for children to learn. By providing therapy in the child’s own home by visiting therapists children are provided a consistent schedule of 25-40 hours of therapy in the safest environment possible. Additionally, ABA providers are able to work on behaviors that matter the most in environments that matter the most with family, school, and community support and involvement. Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, Olive, Fishetti, and Holt describe the numerous capacities which ABA improves the lives of children with Autism “As a discipline, ABA providers are charged with the improvement of socially significant behaviors. Socially significant behaviors include communication, social skills, academics, reading and adaptive living skills such as gross and fine motor skills, toileting, dressing, eating, personal self-care, domestic skills, and work skills. ABA treatment is often extended to other family, community and school environments to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders live their highest quality of life. All of this provides consistency to clients and paramount to success is consistency across all environments of a child’s

Since the birth of your son/daughter you have dealt with many hurtles and obstacles ever since their doctor said these four words, “Your child has Autism”. No matter where your child is in the Autism Spectrum, you knew that there would be challenges throughout their lives, and I’m sure you also knew that you would do anything you could to help them conquer these challenges.

When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the parents face numerous questions about what that means for their child’s life. With a growing prevalence rate of ASD, many parents face the similar struggle in determining what type of treatment will provide the best outcomes for their child. Two popular treatment choices are applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and skills training.

This article is all about AAI otherwise known as the animal-assisted intervention. AAI has been suggested time and time again as a possible treatment practice for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Article starts off by talking about autism what it is and the diagnosis of it. It then goes into detail to talk about AAI; AAI is an alternative intervention that has developed into treating all sorts of individuals with a range of medical issues and developmental issues. The article talks about the lack of evidence to support the programs on AAI and its effects on children with ADS. IT goes into detail identifying 20 studies that were done to assess the effectiveness of AAI on ADS patients. They assess AAI by participant

This discussion paper aims to highlight the importance of imaginary play for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Furthermore it aims to highlight the need for further research on the effectiveness of the Learn to Play program as an effective imaginary play intervention tool.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) F84. 0 [299.00] is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder with varying degrees and manifestations that has both genetic and environmental causes, in which the symptoms are usually recognized in early childhood, which progress into adulthood. The three primary areas affected by ASD are communication, socialization, and motor behavior, and it is often associated with an intellectual disability (26). The current edition of the DSM, the DSM-5, no longer recognizes once separate autism spectrum disorders, including Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger’s Disorder (AD), childhood disintegrative disorder, and autistic disorder. This change has created a controversial conversation. The first two journal articles are studies that were conducted that specifically explore ASD’s diagnostic place in the latest edition of the DSM, the DSM-5. All of these studies are vary based on research, data, and methods, but share similar ideals about ASD’s place in the DSM-5. The third journal article is a study on patterns of the developmental course in toddlers with ASD.

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 Spectrum Disorder is a disease that occurs in children that usually are an infant and beyond but it affects them for the rest of their life. Autism is a disease that makes kids be shy and they don't want to participate so they seclude themselves from everyone. 1 in 68 children in the United States are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. An estimated 50,000 teens with autism become adults and lose school-based autism services each year.

In my opinion, autism is a mutant disorder in a gene during the formation of the gene that causes the child to have difficulties in speech, learning and interaction with others. From what I can remember, autistic children are very good at remember patterns and routines. I believe an autistic child can memorize many things if the child is taught serve times. An autistic child is not good with interacting with others. Autistic children in my opinion, are scared of unknown voices, loud noises and things that they are not sure what they are. When autistic kids are scared, touching them to calm them is probably not the best choice. I think autistic children are very bright. They can remember details better than any “normal” person.

Did you know that one in every sixty-eight births are diagnosed with the Autism spectrum disorder in other words (ASD), which is about one percent of the world’s population. And that more than three point five million people in America live with a person who has the Autism spectrum disorder. We all know that Autism is a spectrum disorder in which an abnormality is developed in the brain. It is a long life condition that has no cure for itself. People who have Autism face many difficulties in their communication and their social skills. They tend to also have bipolar reactions and moods in which one minute they’d be totally fine and normal and the next thing you know it they start to act differently becoming more aggressive which sometimes causes them to cause tantrums. Autism a spectrum disorder appears in the first three years of a person’s childhood and remains a mystery because of its unknown cause and unknown cure. And for that, treatments are offered by support teams and doctors, schools offer special education which help families in many ways. All these resources are to help families in need who are challenged by this diagnoses.

Purpose: My audience will learn the importance of recognizing early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children.

Autism is a life-long developmental disorder/disability that affects the brain’s normal development of social interaction, communication skills, and overall cognitive function. Typically symptoms and conditions of autism appear during early childhood within the first 3 years of life.