There are three types education that need to be taught simultaneously, “teaching social behavior, correcting special disabilities, and training in skills compatible with ability.” (Autism Spectrum Disorders) The reality for an autistic individual varies from person to person. There reality is just there. To them nothing just exists just by itself. These individuals live in a world of there own without structure. Autistic savants are individuals with autism that have extraordinary skills that most individuals do not have.
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 1.2 Identify problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships 1.3 Outline the problems of inflexibility and restrictiveness in activities and interests and how these may affect individuals on the autistic spectrum 2.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each individual on the autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths, preferences and interests 2.2 Describe why autism can be considered as a spectrum, encompassing individuals differing in the expression and severity of their symptoms 2.3 Identify other conditions which may be associated with an autistic spectrum condition 2.4 Outline the sensory difficulties experienced by many individuals with an autistic spectrum condition 3.1 Describe behavioural characteristics associated with autistic spectrum conditions 3.2 Identify reasons why individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may exhibit such behaviours 3.3 Describe what to do if an individual is highly anxious or stressed 4.1 Explain why it is important to have in place structures and routines which match the wishes and needs of the individual 4.2 Identify formal and informal support networks for an individual with an autistic spectrum condition 4.3 Explain why it is important to involve families/parents/carers in a person-centred approach to the support of individuals with an autistic spectrum condition 4.4 Describe ways of ensuring that support provided is consistent, both within own approach and with that of others 4.5 Describe how to contribute towards the learning of an individual with an autistic spectrum condition 5.1 Explain why it
University of Phoenix Material Appendix F Autism and Mental Retardation Respond to the following: 1. List the primary features of autism. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate as well as how they interact and socialize with others. The 4 main categories of symptoms are social, language, behavioral and medical. A person with mild form of autism can live on their own and function normally, while more severe cases a person can be non-verbal and function on a limited basis.
covert discrimination; overt discrimination; harassment; rights; labelling; vulnerability; stereotyping; inclusion; prejudice; empowerment; abuse; opportunity and equality Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability. Explain what is meant by “learning disability”. The meaning of learning disability means i.e. ‘an incomplete or state of arrested development of the mind’. An individual with a learning disability will have significant impairment of intellectual function/social and adaptive.
The actual symptoms of disorganized schizophrenia include: impaired communication skills, incomprehensible or illogical speech, inappropriate reactions, emotional indifference, infantile behavior such as baby talk or giggling, and peculiar facial expressions and mannerisms. The second type of schizophrenia is catatonic schizophrenia which is when the person has disturbances in their movements. There are two different types of states that one can be in and that is a stuporus state or an excited state. A stuporous state is when the person experiences a decrease in motor
It would also open clear access for advice from colleagues or other carers. Aiii Identify three ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual. For each method, describe how effective it is at establishing the needs of the individual. One way would be to literally observe the individual. This would enable you to work out if they have a major or minor learning disability and to gauge what their communication level would be, but also allows you to understand if they have a hearing/visual impairment.
(Christina Frank 2006) Symptoms present in both ADHD and bipolar disorder include impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity, and both disorders seem to be inheritable. But there are many differences, the biggest being that bipolar disorder is primarily a mood disorder, while ADHD affects attention and behavior. For example, while irritability and aggressiveness can indicate bipolar disorder, they also can be symptoms of ADHD, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or other types of mental disorders. "One problem is that there are not many child psychiatrists in this country, so parents take their child to a pediatrician, who just isn't equipped to do a comprehensive assessment, says J. Kim Penberthy, PhD, a professor in the department of psychiatric medicine at the University of
| Final Paper | Autism Spectrum Disorder | | Crystal Lubinski | 4/21/2013 | Tina Arduni COM/155 Autism is a long term condition that affects the way a person socialize verbally and non-verbally and interacts to the people around them and also the way the world is viewed around them, and this is how they make sense of it. It is a spectrum disorder; it means that, while people with autism have certain complications, their condition will affect them in many aspects. Some people with autism are unable to live independent living situations and need something simple as therapy, but others may have abstract learning disabilities and mental health issues in need of lifetime specialist support. Some people can
Autism Diagnosis Autism is much more than just one brain disorder there is a whole spectrum full of different stages of autism. Autism is more widely known as Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) people who have ASD have difficulties in their memory, perception and motor behavior which causes them to have difficulties with emotional and social behaviors. For example, one syndrome on the autism spectrum disorders is Asperger’s syndrome which is when a person has significant trouble with social situations which is not as severe as Kanner’s which you see on the diagram above. Many disorders on the ASD are those associated with social and emotional troubles. In order for a child to begin treatment and be helped he has
Abstract This paper discusses personality disorders as a whole, in regards to the three clusters of personality disorders, and also selected individual disorders in greater depth. Information included will contain symptoms, causes, risk factors, and prevalence of the disorders, as found online. Criteria for diagnoses as based on The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be discussed. Available treatments and prospects for the future, in terms of finding a cure, will also be covered. Information covering the effects of personality disorders on relationships, working environment, and socialization will be included.