Hi Kayl Autism Case Study

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

During the second quarter, Lisa Beresford and I have met weekly or sometime more. Our discussions for this quarter have been focusing on several different topics. First, we have discussed different transition activities and strategies that we can use to help the students to be successful. We have discussed transition plans (IEP portion), for students that want to attend the CTC next year, and also students that are graduating this year.

This paper will cover many aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder, also commonly known as ASD. It will identify reginal, national and global statistics of the occurrence of ASD, predisposing factors, usual signs and symptoms of ASD, and tests used for diagnosis. It will also analyze both medical, surgical and psychosocial aspects of the care needed by patients with ASD, interdisciplinary interventions, comorbidities commonly associated with Autism, and the prognosis of these patients. Lastly it will identify several implications for best nursing practice and interventions that may be helpful in the care of these patients.

The child that I chose to do my discussion over is a 15-year-old boy with autism. He was the first one that I connected with my first day at Boshears. He is non-verbal, but can mimic words that he hears; when I was helping him brush his teeth, he kept saying, “Brush my teeth,” and once we were finished he was saying, “Good job.” All the times that I have been with him, he shows me a very sweet side, but the teacher and aides were telling me that he can get kind of violent and throw chairs and stuff around the room. He listens and understands what I tell him or ask him to do, and if he wants something and doesn’t know how to ask, he will take you to what he wants and put your hand on whatever it may be. He loves ranch, so at lunch on the first

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a general term that people use to describe a series of complex brain development disorders. This disease affects a person’s social skills and causes the brain to react differently in social situations than most peoples. Autism is most commonly found in a child’s first 3 years of their life, but it is not uncommon for an adult to be diagnosed with autism. ASD affects more than 2 million people in the United States alone. It is said that there is a 1 in 42 chance of autism in boys, and a 1 in 168

One of the most difficult things when dealing with an Autistic child, is not knowing what it is like for them. The condition is simply “inconsistent and unpredictable” because you never know what the child is thinking of, or what to expect next from them. Helping children with Autism understand and comprehend their disorder is a great way of supporting the child. “Rejoicing their strengths” can help them be more productive and improve in whatever are they are best in. “The task is to hone that strength, and never stop expecting good things from the

During my interview I was thrilled at the services she received and how far she has come. At the age 4, Jane had shown many red flags and needed to be evaluated. Jane’s teacher thought it would be beneficial to her. Jane was evaluated in her private pre-school in Wilton. After being evaluated Jane was diagnosis with high-functioning Autism Asperger’s syndrome. High functioning Autism Asperger’s syndrome is a brain disorder, in which communication and interaction with others are difficult. High functioning Autism (HFA) is at one end of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), these symptoms are less severe than other forms of Autism. Some may have language delay, in this case Jane did also. When Jane turned 5 she was eligible for special education services provided from the Wilton Public

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

Before the nineteenth century individuals with disabilities were often seen as burdens or victims. They were also housed in asylums and institutions isolating them from the rest of the world and treating them in a non-human manner. Fortunately, that sub-human treatment was addressed in the late nineteenth by enacting major laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) to include individuals with disabilities in the societies institutions proving them access to education and jobs and enable them to be functional in the societies through special education and accommodations. To be more clear and specific on disabilities labels, the federal government had recognized thirteen categories of disabilities determining their legal definitions and the required special education needs for each one. Autism is one of the thirteen disabilities that the federal government has acknowledge to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders be functional in the society and ensure their inclusion in the schools, institutions and the society overall.

Kirit is a 6 years old boy who was diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder. He is raised in a bilingual environment by his mother and grandmother and communicates both in English and Telugu. His grandmother lives with Kirit and takes care of him when a mother is at work. With the beginning of a new school year, his family moved and he began attending a new school. Kirit was placed in a general education class and is transported to school in a special education bus.

Children who have pragmatic language impairments often have difficulty with language comprehension, telling stories and participating in conversations. This typically leads to further problems fitting in with their peers, making friends and being successful within a classroom. There has been a lot of research regarding effective treatments for improving social skills for students with autism. “One barrier to drawing conclusions about optimal treatments for children with autism is the use of highly varied dependent measures in the treatment literature” (Cunningham, 2012, p.1). The study conducted by Cunningham focuses on reviewing previous studies on this topic and addressing variables important in the development and the measures taken within those studies. The studies used assessed social interaction skills in young children with autism through a focus on various related literatures.

According to google “Autism is a mental condition that affects how one interacts”. The doctor who first described Autism was Eugen Bleuler in 1943. He also discovered that Autism and Schizophrenia are related. This doctor was a Swiss psychiatrist. Symptoms start to show around the age of 3 if not sooner. “It is shown by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with others and in using language and weird concepts”.

I choose to attend the Chattanooga Autism Center (CAC) because I had previously volunteered at the center and had personal connection to the facility. I also have professional and personal interest with Autism and the center itself. My nephew, Kayden, was tested for Autism when he was three and the physiologist determined to have Asperger’s syndrome. Moreover, I choose the CAC because of professional interest; after volunteering and learning about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) I concluded that I wanted to work with this population and the CAC is a wonderful place to network.

My visual schedule project was made specifically for a young, Latino student of Mexican descent who was diagnosed with having Autism-Spectrum disorder at the age of four (4) years old. The student, male, is currently eight (8) years old and is currently enrolled in a public school where he is now in the third grade. He is a grade level behind intellectually in comparison with his peers and is non-communicative. He also tends to be uncomfortable when it gets too noisy or when he has to do unfamiliar activities. He is slow to or does not reciprocate in relationships and, thus, makes it difficult for his peers to want to interact with him.

Autism is defined as a disability that affects many aspects of a student’s life. It effects physical aspects, communication, learning, socialization, and behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism now effects 1 in every 110 people (Hill & Hill, 2012). There are many legal standards that must be followed by all the professionals involved. However, not only that, but they should also be sensitive when respecting diversity and be willing to collaborate effectively with the family of the child. There are multiple forms of assessments that are conducted by these professionals that are used in making the best educational decisions