People on the autistic spectrum

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    Most Autistic kids have different abilities and have different thing they can not do . It is important to raise awareness for kids with Autism. Most people do not realize how many kids are diagnosed with Autism. Autistic kids are not always the same, there are other kids diagnosed with different types. According to Autism Speaks, “Autism appears to have its roots in very early brain development. However, the most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to emerge between 2 and 3 years

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    Vaccinations and Autism Spectrum Disorder Summary of “Vaccines Cause Autism” In the article, “Vaccines Cause Autism,” Michael Snyder, an attorney and writer, attempts to convince parents of young children that autism is directly linked to childhood vaccinations. He claims that numerous toxins, including thimerosal, are present in vaccines that are forced into the bloodstream, later causing neurological and brain damage to children. He says that autism has risen by 78 percent over the past decade

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    think it is simply a difference in human adaption that needs to be nurtured and acknowledged. Regardless of what autism may be, it continues to dramatically rise in the number of children and families affected. With autism being based on such a broad spectrum, the affects and causes leaves the medical world searching for answers in unending stacks of research. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which alters impairments in social interaction, communication, restricted interests, and repetitive

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    Many people who don’t know what autism is would think that it’s a new issue in modern society, but it has become far more predominant today compared to previous years. The term autism comes from the Greek word “autos”, meaning “self”. The word autism was first used in 1908 by a swiss psychiatrist named Eugene Bleuler. He used it to describe a schizophrenic patient who had withdrawn into his own world. However, the innovators into autism research were Hans Asperger and Leo Kanner. While they were

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    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex set of neurological developmental disorders which are ultimately defined by it diagnosis. ASD is usually characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors (Bailey, Phillips, & Rutter, 1996). The challenges autistic people face start very early on, sometimes barriers are put by people who are supposed to help them the most: their parents or guardians and the health professionals (Ford

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    What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder is a diagnosis which describes a group of individuals with a common cluster of symptoms, though it is important to note that the degree of severity of these symptoms vary greatly amongst individuals (Speaks, 2011). Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder affecting our communication, our interactions, and processing abilities which co-occur with motor coordination, attention, and physical health conditions which include but are not limited

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    to teach them in a way that is beneficial for them. However, this tactic only benefits the autistic children that are very low on the spectrum. The autistic children who are high functioning would benefit greater in a mainstream classroom. Public schools should integrate autistic students into the mainstream classroom. Autism is a disease that falls on a spectrum. There are high functioning autistic people who are able to have a job, live on their own, and overall go through life with little support

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    My daughter was three years old when a daycare employee called to inform me that something was wrong and I needed to pick up my inconsolable daughter. I swiftly left work and sped to the daycare. As soon as I walked in, I saw her bright red screaming face and reached out to comfort her fluttering fingers. I held them tight as we walked out of the building, I realized that this was something serious and we were approaching a hurdle in life that nobody could possibly prepare for. When she was five

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    3 Types Of Autism Essay

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    teacher assistant allowed me to interact with children with different types of the Autistic spectrum Disorder. Research shows that one out of forty two boys are diagnose with autism. This might be the reason why I have many friends that have kids with autism and they are all my favorite kids. There are three types of autism: Autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental disorder. The first type autistic disorder, also called classic autism. Children with this type of autism, usually

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    Living With Autism

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    Is it Possible to Live with Autism? Autism is defined as a developmental disorder effecting the individual’s communication skills. No two children with autism experience the same symptoms. Autism is a spectrum often referred to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are people who benefit greatly from the disorder and there are others who suffer from autism making his or her everyday life very difficult to live. The cause of autism is still pretty much unknown, although in the 20th century

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