Noonan syndrome

Etiological Factors Every one in one-hundred and fifty children in the United States are affected by a disorder which has no known etiology and no cure (Ryan, Hughes, Katsiyannis, McDaniel & Sprinkle, 2014). This disorder is known as Autism Spectrum Disorder and it has become the “fastest growing disability in the United States” (Ryan et al., 2014, p.94). Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopment disorder characterized by “sensory processing problems and social and language difficulties”

People that are not on the spectrum learn social skills from their surrounding such as home, School, Church, Playgroup and etc., so why is it that many children with ASD become confined to home and school and are not afforded the same opportunity to learn social skills outside of home and school. In my opinion, it's because of the fear of the parents. Parents fear how other people with react towards and around their child. They fear a meltdown, which is understandable because meltdowns can look different

Another strength they have can go both on being a strength and a weakness. Independent thinkers are a strength. With people with Autism having a brain on their own has them to not worry about anyone else or not letting things get to them such as bullying. This is both a strength and weakness because it can go both ways. As a weakness, people with Autism tend to face bullying and harassment. Although like stated before, as a strength these people with Autism would honestly care less what other think

Unfortunately, autism is developed in several children at a young age. With autism, they are often incapable of communicating with other people, causing hardships between these children and their parents or teachers and their classmates. In a study conducted in 2008, an 8-year old was taught to mand, tact and provide intraverbal responses to certain items with the use of sign language. Mands are defined as “being controlled by an establishing operation or more simply, a person’s motivation”, while

XXX syndrome is also called triple X syndrome or trisomy 47 or 47. Triple X is a chromosomal abnormality. In this abnormality the female has an extra X chromosome in each of her cell. Normal female will have two X chromosomes which it will receive one from dad and the other one from mom, however a female with this abnormality will have three X chromosomes. The sexual development for these females with the abnormality is normal and they are able to give birth to a baby with no problems. Some of the

The first article is “A pilot play-based intervention to improve the social play interactions of children with autism spectrum disorder and their typically developing playmates” by Belindi Henning. This article demonstrates ways that occupational therapists are effective in helping to assist patient’s, in this case children with autism spectrum disorder, to effectively develop skills that help them with their tasks of day to day living. One of the ways that occupational therapists help these children

conclusion that autism is not only a disorder but a spectrum. “Autism Spectrum Disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM -5) in 2013, autistic disorder were classified as distinct subtypes, includes Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative (CDD), and pervasive development disorder (PDD)” (“Autism Opposing Viewpoints”). Autism is a characterized by symptoms sach as inability to socialize, hyperactive, and are likely to have severe intellectual disabilities

Approaches for Helping Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Succeed in School Settings Keith Allen Reuter St. Ambrose University Abstract The topic of investigation for this paper is effective techniques for helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) succeed in school. Communication and socialization were the two areas of focus. If students with ASD are helped in these two areas, the likelihood of success in school increases. With ASD increasing, literature

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) From the description of the behavioral characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , their interpersonal , verbal communication and social behavior have noticeably different with other children. This might become a stumbling block for them in learning a healthy relationships , language, communication and social behavior . Further analysis, it is found that their cognitive abilities is one of the factor that lead to autism . Their ability of recall , optokinetic

Case Study Assignment Submitted by Deirdre Oliver EDU 551: Early Childhood Screening, Diagnosing, and Prescribing Instruction Dr. Hantak November 2, 2014 Oliver 1 Developmental Background Zakai is six-years old and will enter the 1st grade next August. Zakai was diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder one year ago at a local university medical school. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that affects social development. Zakai has trouble making