People on the autistic spectrum

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    Most people take the simple things in life for granted. But for others those simple things are great struggles. Things like social skills and staying focused are struggles for people with autism. When you look up the definition of autism the most common thing that pops up is “Difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors” (What is Autism?). But the difficulties for people with autism vary with each type they have. In the five different disorders in

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    Discussion In the interviews gathered, the researcher was trying to gain knowledge of what people think autism is and how they feel towards those who have autism. The most important finding in this was study was most people had a different experience with those with autism and most did not know what autism specifically is. This is the most important finding because the interviews helped gain a different perspective from what the literature said. Interviews were very interesting for the researcher

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    categories of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The three categories of autism are classified by the severity of the symptoms. The category most people associate autism with is Autistic Disorder. Many times this form of autism is referred to as “classic autism.” Autistic Disorder symptoms include speech suspensions, strange behaviors and interests, as well as academic impairments. Another form of autism includes Asperger Syndrome. This form of autism deals with symptoms similar to Autistic Disorder, however

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    Google brings up more than 68 million results. Autism has become a matter of passionate national debate among different stake holders such as government, public health agencies, mental health associations, non-profit organizations, parents of autistic people and public in general. After the Affordable Care Act was signed into a law in 2010, there has been a renewed interest in autism with different groups wanting to include mandatory coverage for autism in the health insurance plans. The Affordable

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    Theories, Special Considerations, Strengths & Weaknesses Autism Spectrum Disorder develops in one out of two-thousand children and is a lifelong condition. There are four males to one female that are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (Elder, 2002). There are theories, special considerations, and strengths and weaknesses that help explain Autism Spectrum Disorder. The following information will address these. Three theories of Autism Spectrum Disorder are the theory of the mind and the extreme male

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    Autism is a disability that affects a large group of people in the United States and throughout the entire world. Autism is also referred to as ASD which is Autism Spectrum Disorder; those how have it usually have a huge difficulty talking or interacting with others. The autism spectrum also includes Asperger syndrome, pervasive development disorder, the what others call just simply autism (Rodriguez). People with autism also have a problem with changing their schedules. While one person not diagnosed

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    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals whose brain development is outside of the norm. ASD is a complex disorder and each individual that suffers from has a unique set of conditions. The symptoms of individuals with ASD vary in severity. That is, the disorder is characterized, in varying degrees, based on how difficult social interactions and communicating are for the person. Before, all types of autism were considered as distinct and subtypes of

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    From gamma rays to radio waves, the electromagnetic spectrum varies in frequency, energy, and wavelength. Just like the electromagnetic spectrum, people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) vary on a scale of severity. Some are able to integrate into the social world by making their own choices, while others are severely disabled and need care providers to attend to their every need. These individuals face numerous obstacles every day that the average person in society is unaware

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    Autism Spectrum Disorder and Genetics ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder and since the early 1900’s; it has been a mystery to many researchers and psychologists. Autism is usually noticed in the first three years of life but there are many theories on which it comes about. Before the 1940s, children who showed signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder were labeled schizophrenic, emotionally disturbed, and psychotic (Kartemquin, 2008). Not until about 1943 did Leo Kranner give a clear definition for

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    Analysis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders

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    toddler to say their special first words to their parents. Children with the autism struggle to communicate and interact their entire lives. Autism, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex development disability which presents itself during the first three years of a person’s life. ASD is a category that includes 5 different disorders: autistic disorder, pervasive development disorder, Retts Syndrome, child disintegrative disorder, and Asperger syndrome

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