Reflection Paper On Autism

I do not really know what autism is. I believe autism has something to do with delayed learning. Some people with autism do not talk much. They seem very shy and don’t hang around with others much. I hear about autism on commercials. I also heard that people with autism are good at some things though. People with autism tend to be do things differently. For example, some people function by remembering patterns, pictures, or words. Autistic individuals are good at paying attention to detail.

What is autism? What are the symptoms of autism? There are so many questions about autism, especially there are many children that suffer from different types of autism which are autism disorder, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive development disorder. This essay is going to explain different steps on how to help your child cope with the world or at home. My brother has autism, he was diagnosed when he was two years old which was very interesting and shocking at the same time.growing up with an autistic brother wasn't easy, there were so many things to learn through these eight years, but me and my mom took these steps providing a soothing environment, taking him to therapy, ensure safety around the home, understanding stimming/communication verbal, understanding special interest.

     There are several reasons why I chose the topic of Autism. First, autism is intriguing

In 1994 my oldest sister, Christina, was born. She was always peculiar and could never understand or read social cues. When she began puberty, these traits intensified. As an adult, we discovered that she had high functioning, level 1, autism. When I first received a job offer to work with Jake, a 10 year-old autistic student, I believed he would be extremely similar to my sister with the same personality traits and struggles. However, to know one autistic individual is just that, knowing one singular autistic individual. My work and observations of Jake have moved me to consider autism in a new light. With so many adversary stereotypes surrounding autism, I was faced with a sweet little boy who merely needed a little extra help, if only the

Autism What is autism? Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that causes problems with communication, social skills, speech and nonverbal communication. With autism the parts of the brain fail to work together. Autism is generally different in each one person. Autism can affect people of all age

Just imagine your child was diagnosed of having autism. The realization of your child perhaps being autistic may be lurid. You now know that your child will be found with many challenges, and may have a severe difficulty making sense of the world. Autism is an illness that can affect your communication, socialization, intelligence, and you may act in many unusual behaviors. To try to help an autistic child is being very courageous. Having a child will who is autistic will be a struggle throughout both of your lives.

Autism also known as learning disability problem. According to Michael. D. (2010) autism is a spectrum disorder, which means a child’s symptoms can present in a wide variety of combinations, from mild to severe. Autism can make it difficult for a child to communicate and interact with others. It can also cause a child to perform repetitive activities and movements, become upset at changes in daily routine, and have unusual responses to certain situations.

At my high school, I participate in a club called Best Buddies. This club allows for students with intellectual disabilities to build one-on-one friendships with students without intellectual disabilities. My buddy’s name is Karissa, and she has autism. Being friends with her has changed my life for the better. Not only has she taught me the virtue of patience and to see the opportunity in every difficulty, but that labels are meant to be peeled off. Although others may laugh at her for what she cannot change, she refuses to let others define her by her autism. In a world that is constantly trying to tell her that she cannot be who she is, she continues

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the third most common developmental disorder after mental retardation and cerebral palsy. The first discovery of autism occurred in the early 1940’s by a child psychiatrist named, Leo Kanner (Miller, 2001). The disorder decreases the ability for a person to socially interact and properly communicate. This may be due to abnormalities in brain functioning from neurological derangement (Miller, 2001). There is no one single factor that causes autism but brain structure and function tends to be the accepted reason. There have been theories that suggest that the cause is a genetic factor, but there has not been a single gene detected is causing autism. When scientists could not find a biological cause, psychiatrists’

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term for several different behavioral disorders. It’s include: autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. According to Web M.D., autism affects child’s social interaction, communication, and behaviors. The research stated that children diagnosed with ASD are the most rapidly growing group. It’s not sure if autism is becoming more prevalent or if the rise comes from improved detection. Parents are often the first to notice something is wrong with their child. The delay or absence of social interaction such as no eye contact can be a sign of ASD. Children with autism often have difficulties with communication

The purpose of the first article, Level of Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Phenotypic Congruence Among Affected Siblings, is to determine familial aggregation amongst siblings with autism, specifically twins. The main question raised in this article is whether “individual differences in levels of overall functioning can be explained by genetic [factors] versus environmental factors” (Goin-Kochel et al., 2008). My question asks “Are siblings more likely to be concordant of ASD amongst MZ twins or DZ twin?” which is supported by this article that researched the familial aggregation amongst siblings and twins with ASD. The author found that “great variability existed among scores on the PPVT-III, Ravens,

The history of Autism is fascinating because the first theories were based n little more than an assumption. This lead to generations of parents being blamed for their child’s disability that was later found to be a genetic brain disorder.

What is autism?Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication. Autism causes children to experience the world differently from the way most other children do. It is hard for children with autism to talk with other people and express themselves using words. Children who have autism usually keep to themselves and many can't communicate without special help.

Autism is a six letter word that can change the dynamic of a family in the blink of an eye. My brother Jacob and I are best friends. For some siblings, there isn’t always the relationship I have with my brother but that is because we don’t have the same problems most siblings face. We have a whole different set of problems. My brother Jacob was diagnosed with autism when he was four and since then we have had our fair share of road bumps. The struggle to communicate and understand one another have been a challenge, to say the least, and it 's nowhere near over with but slowly we’re overcoming the obstacles. Through these challenges, I think we have grown closer.

My cousin, Louis, was diagnosed with mild autism at a young age and had speech problems. Everyone had a hard time understanding what he says and would mostly keep to himself. Every year, ever since I was born, my parents have taken me abroad and back to Malaysia, my parent’s home country, for the holidays. My entire family lives in Malaysia and only my mom, dad and me reside in America. Louis was born when I was around five years old and he is like my younger brother. Each year I went back, I slowly started noticing the interactions between Louis and his parents. Louis only spoke English, while the main language in Malaysia is Chinese. His parents’ native language is Chinese. It was hard for his parents to communicate with him because Louis’s English level was on a higher level than them. They would respond to him in short replies like “yes” or “no” and simple sentences. As time went on, Louis started closing out communication to the world and there was little to no improvement of his behavior.