Impact+of+Autism

At the website yhat follows you will find the mayo clinic's explaination of autism [] There are certain characteristics that Psychology professionals and some teachers look for. These characteristics are in a book we call the Diagnostic Manual or the DSM most use the DSM IV. The characteristics of autism according to the DSM are as follows: (I) A total of six (or more) items from (A), (B), and (C), with at least two from (A), and one each from (B) and (C) (A) qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following: 1. marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to regulate social interaction 2. failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level 3. a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people, (e.g., by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people) 4. lack of social or emotional reciprocity ( note: in the description, it gives the following as examples: not actively participating in simple social play or games, preferring solitary activities, or involving others in activities only as tools or "mechanical" aids ) (B) qualitative impairments in communication as manifested by at least one of the following: 1. delay in, or total lack of, the development of spoken language (not accompanied by an attempt to compensate through alternative modes of communication such as gesture or mime) 2. in individuals with adequate speech, marked impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others 3. stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language 4. lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play or social imitative play appropriate to developmental level (C) restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and activities, as manifested by at least two of the following: 1. encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">2. apparently inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">3. stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complex whole-body movements) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">4. persistent preoccupation with parts of objects <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(II) Delays or abnormal functioning in at least one of the following areas, with onset prior to age 3 years: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">(A) social interaction <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">(B) language as used in social communication <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">(C) symbolic or imaginative play <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">(III) The disturbance is not better accounted for by Rett's Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Found at: [] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">There has been a major debate for several years over the causes of autism. Some say it’s the environment and some blame it on vaccinations. The truth is nobody knows for sure what the cause is but to give you a better understanding of the debate I have attached an hour long show that demonstrated this. The seven links that follow will take you to different parts of the show. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">[] [] [] [] [] [] [] I want to stop for a minute and give a little advice to the parents who may see this. Take a minute to breathe deeply and calm down. This may seem like a lot but if you take it a little at a time you’ll deal with things better. Take advantage of all the help you can get from family and friends. Find a support group of parents who are going through the same thing. Don’t shut yourself off that is the worst thing you can do for you and your child. Become as involved in your child’s life as you possible can and be aware of your rights as a parent especially in regards to their education. Research and understand things like IDEA and other education acts. Basically do your homework you’re the only one who knows your child the best. Something to think about is if you want your child to go to college you need to ensure that your child is getting the best education possible. There are colleges that have a set up for students with autism. Once again do your homework and your children will experience the benefits. Example of a famous female with Autism Dr. Temple Grandin (Females with autism are rare than males with autism). She has written several books and as you can see from her title she has a PhD.