Essays on Autism

Introduction Applied Behavior Analysis is an intervention that assists children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My career goal is to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The following tests are what I will review will be under the category of Behavior. There are several testing methods that are applied for children and adolescents who have Autism. They are the following: Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS), Gilliam Autism Rating Scale -Third Edition (GARS-3) and Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder). I…...

Intro Mark Haddon’s postmodern novel “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”, exhibits the narration of Christopher Boone as an authentic voice generating distinctive perspectives of his journey. Christopher Boone the protagonist sufferers Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum that affects his judgment of understanding emotion and perspective. The structural style of the text follows a logical linear style mimicking Christopher’s mind. He finds it difficult to process empathy and can only understand emotion from physical…...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon is about Christopher Boone a fifteen-year-old boy who has autism, who tries to solve the murder mystery of Mrs. Shears poodle, Wellington. Christopher lives with his father who has been taking care of him ever since his mother left. Christopher wants to find out who killed Wellington, so he begins to write a book about his investigation. His father does not want him to investigate the death of…...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. In 2020 the CDC determined that approximately 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum than girls. ASD can be diagnosed by the age of two, but can still…...

Abstract Artificial Neural networks help us to diagnose ASD and AI-assisted intervention technologies such as contemporary computer-aided systems (CAS), computer vision assisted technologies (CVAT), and virtual reality (VR) helps autistic people to communicate and learn as it is difficult for them to make communication with other human beings. To diagnose ASD in individuals, ASD tests are developed under the study of ASD Diagnosis  with Artificial Neural Network. The ANN model shows an accurate diagnosis of ASD based on the evaluation…...

Introduction The first rule of medicine is to do no harm, but how practical is nonmaleficence in modern medicine? Being in the most innovated time ever with technology and medicine that grows daily, vaccines are being held on the four fronts. Now is a time of a movement, with many believing that vaccines do not contribute to beneficence. At the top of the concern, relative autism caused by vaccination injuries seem to be the highest issue of many parents, and…...

In this chapter the setting and rationale for choosing this specific location to implement this program will be discussed as well as the population that will benefit from this program. The methodological framework, outcome measures, data analysis methods, assumptions, limitations, supports and barriers will also be identified within this chapter. Sensitivity Training Program One occupational therapy student developed a sensitivity training program in response to recognized need from the director of a school in Kingston, Jamaica. This school provides education…...

Abstract This is an assignment paper on drama as a form of psychotherapy among children with special needs.This paper discuss the history of drama therapy,steps,techniques and strategies involved in the therapy, role of a therapist, benefits to the general population and benefits to the particular group in this case children with autism.This paper also contains a personal reflection of the benefits of a drama therapy among children with autism. Keywords; drama therapy,strategies,therapist,benefits from the therapy,special needs children Background of Drama…...

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, who is autistic, will…...

Psycholinguistics studies the relationship between language and mind. It studies how are language and speech acquired, produced, comprehended, and lost. Language acquisition and language dissolution happen over time or diachronically. While language production and comprehension happen at a certain point of time or synchronically. Firstly, this paper will talk about language acquisition. Children are a focus of attention and affection in all societies. They go through many stages in language acquisition such as crying, cooing, babbling, first word, birth of…...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that ranges from mild to severe impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive pattern of interest. Children with autism need early social skills support to develop their social interactions and understanding. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and socialization among young children and adolescence is one of the major impairments, along with language individuals have. Social skills groups are prearranged groups with, a direct goal orientated to engage young children and adolescences with the appropriate…...

Students with emotional and behavior disorders are not offered the same education as normal students. Although students with emotional and behavior disorders can be disruptive and cause problems during the educational process, they deserve the same education as all students. Most emotionally disturbed children have an inability to learn. These children have the failure to build or continue satisfactory interpersonal interaction with peers and teachers who may cause problems in the classroom. Children who are emotionally disturbed demonstrate inappropriate types…...

Complete write up re Autistic spectrum conditions. Include in this the difficulties that those with these conditions have and the behaviour they may exhibit. How do you support those with Autism, who else may be involved and how do you ensure effective communication with autistic people. Give actual exampls of your support where possible. Autistic spectrum conditions Autism is a developmental disability caused by neurological dysfunction. It affects the way a person understands and responds to the world, how they…...

Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. Even though the causes for these abnormalities are unknown, there been a number of possible ways to have autism. For example the mothers diet while being pregnant, digestive track changes, mercury poisoning (which is one of the most well known reasonings), the body’s inability to properly use vitamins and minerals, or vaccine sensitivity. Many parents worry that giving their child a vaccine may lead up to…...

1.1 describe the types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others (to help you answer this question; What social difficulties might autistic people have with any communication? What verbal and non verbal difficulties might they have?) 1.2. Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships (to help you answer this question; How would the problems you looked at in 1;1 cause…...

I come from a family of optimists. My parents are first generation immigrants to the USA and one value they highly regard is “optimism”. They strongly believe that one can overcome any obstacle as long as they are hopeful about the future and show resiliency to stick with their dream. My father came to the USA with $500 in his pocket and a dream to go to a top business school and succeed in corporate America. Today he is president…...

Mary Temple Grandin, a girl born in 1947, barely uttered a word until she was four years old. Although she was born with Autism Spectrum Disorcer, Temple used her autistic abilities as best she could, specifically the ability to “think in pictures,” to her advantage. For example, she expounded issues that were invisible to a neurotypical person. She is now a world renowned doctor of animal science, an activist for autistic people, and a professor at Colorado State University. She first…...

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. They may also react to what is going on around them in unusual ways. Normal sounds…...

The roles of women and men have been very stereotypical in the past. Women were made to cook and clean, and men were made to work, and bring home money to support their families. Today, there is more of an equal division of housework. When comparing my parents to my grandparents I especially notice a difference between the amounts of cooking that is being done. Women work more than ever, men find cooking more interesting, and the stereotypes of the…...

Nature can influence a child’s intellectual development, by genetic inheritance, the child could have inherited Down syndrome, which could cause a later development with the children’s speech and language, Down syndrome can also affect the muscles for them to become weak. They can also develop behaviour issues, such as autism, stubbornness, tantrums, compulsive and obsessive disorders. Children with Down syndrome can also develop a brain disorder which can affect the memory, judgement and function in later life. Another genetic disorder…...

"Of course I don't have my underwear. I'm definitely not wearing my underwear.... These are not boxer shorts. Mine are boxer shorts. These are Hanes 32... My boxer shorts have my name and it says Raymond...I get my boxer shorts at K-Mart in Cincinnati". (Rain Man, 1988) This quote from the popular movie Rain Man perfectly captures the disorder that plagues Raymond Bobbitt, one of the main characters. He is a very particular man who must always do everything on…...

Unit 501 – use and develop systems that promote communication Learning outcome Be able to address the range of communication requirements in own role Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role Individuals who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. Therefore it is vitally important in a managerial or senior role to both be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and also to…...

Human Dignity in the Catechism point of view explains that all humans resemble God’s image and presence so therefore if you attack someone you are attacking God. Human Dignity is not determined by what line of work they’re doing or by their strengths and weaknesses, but rather the persons they are. Temple Grandin was autistic which made her a weak auditory learner. Several people used this as an excuse to treat her with disrespect, and by doing so, violating her…...

Abstract Autism has become an increasing subject of interest, especially to researchers and medical professionals. This increase in interest is most likely due to the fact that autism is becoming an increasing problem in children, with the number of diagnoses doubling in just a four year period. In order to discover what may cause this disorder as well as finding effective ways to treat it, people must be informed and knowledgeable about autism. The current study discusses what ASD is,…...