Hans Asperger

Social Graces Do you remember learning how far to stand from someone that you are talking to? Do you remember learning to discern when a person is using humor or sarcasm in his/her conversation with you? What if you had to go through this cynical world never sure if someone was being facetious or not? Could you do it? Can you imagine those that have to everyday despite normal to above average intelligence? Can you imagine a preschool age child who does not like to play games that involve use

The study of genetics includes not only the study of normal DNA, but also of the mutations within a DNA. A mutation is a slightly distorted gene. These mutations can have an effect on a person, both physically and mentally. Although genetics may seem to be just about the genes, scientists are beginning to see a connection between gender and genetic mutations. Meet Henry, a man with dark hair, and Katie, a woman with gapped teeth. The couple has a child and from their physical description, we

Behavioral Therapy in this particular case is for Children with forms of Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Autism was first described by Leo Kanner in 1943, and Asperger’s was described by Han Asperger in 1944. (Happe, 1994) There is no known cures for Autism or Asperger’s but there are a variety of treatments and therapies available. Behavioral therapy is a popular known treatment. Behavioral therapy accompanied with educational systems with insightful and dedicated teachers can have an enormous

Autism has turned into a fairly common, but is a serious developmental disorder that decreases the ability to communicate and interact. This impairs social, verbal and nonverbal interaction, and also brain development. Although there are many myths to what can cause autism, there are very few known true causes or preventions. The most commonly known cause is a mutation in chromosomes. Males are four times more likely to develop autism due to females having a ‘backup’ gene. Women hold two X chromosomes

In the mid 1900s, psychiatrist Leo Kanner and a pediatrician Hans Asperger used the same word “autism” for a condition where children had deficits in socializing and forming contact. Stemming off the greek word “autos” meaning self, Kanner stated that autistic children had good cognitive potential yet they had islets of ability meaning their intelligence was focused in silos. There was an assumption that autistics were incapable of intelligence and were mentally disabled. Later, Laurent Mottron discredited

to describe symptoms of schizophrenia (“History of Autism,” n.d.). Not until the 1940 's was it used to describe symptoms of children with social and emotional difficulties (“History of Autism,” n.d.). Around this same time, Asperger 's syndrome, named after Hans Asperger, was identified (“History of Autism,” n.d.). Throughout this time, autism and schizophrenia remained as associated disorders (“History of Autism,” n.d.). By the 1960 's autism became known as its own separate disorder, and was

Autism Changes in the DSM-V Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now described by the continual deficits in social communication, including, non-verbal communication, understanding relationships and the ability to reciprocate communication socially. In addition, the diagnosis of ASD includes the existence of restricted and repetitive behaviors (APA, 2013). The newly revised criterion has changed the way clinicians will have to diagnose individuals with impairments in regards to the aforementioned deficits

One out of every sixty-eight children are born with Autism Disorder each year, which majorly affects brain development. This paper will help those who read have a better understanding of this disorder and everything that goes along with it. Autism is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by, in varying degrees, by difficulties of social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors (Autism Speaks, 2016, p

criteria for Autistic disorder and required that at least six be met for a diagnosis of autism. The wording of DSM-IV, which was not changed for DSM-IV-TR, criteria could have a wider interpretation than earlier versions. Furthermore, DSM-IV included Asperger disorder, which could be met if Autistic disorder had been ruled out but social impairments and restricted behaviors were present in a verbal individual with at least average intelligence. Rett’s Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder were

Introduction Conceivably the utmost prolifically explored of all youth psychiatric disorders, Autism continues to be a captivating condition. The conception and description of the disorder has evolved significantly over time leaving some philosophies once held with principle to later verify to be unproven. Scientists and clinicians have provided the highest influences to the understanding of the illness, however, history does illustrate countless teachings and initial interpretations of a possible