High-functioning autism

The Born On a Blue Day is a book about a character named Daniel Tammet. This character has an extremely rare form of autism named Asperger’s syndrome, which gives him unimaginable metal powers. Asperger’s syndrome is a form of autism, which is considered a high functioning form of autism. Obsessive compulsive disorder plays a great part with Asperger’s syndrome. It is also subcategorized as being a part of a pervasive developmental disorders, in which it involves delays in many basic skills.…

Introduction Difficulties in social interaction are a prominent feature of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These difficulties are a source elevated anxiety to social interactions for individuals with ASD. In the article titled “Social Skills Differences Between the Autism Spectrum Disorders” by A. Kozlowski, J. Matson, & B. Belva published on April 2012 in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities categorizes in researches social skills between three ASD groups.…

1 The Social and Academic Challenges Affecting Students with Autism Joshua Stendts Genesee Community College Abstract Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder that comes in several forms and cannot be described in any one way. In general, this developmental disability is characterized by impaired social communication and social interaction skills, as well as impairments that affect social functioning. This includes interests, activities, and behavior, both socially and…

For one, there are significant deficits seen in the social abilities of those with autism spectrum disorders. They have difficulties forming secure attachments or being attached to others, including their parents. However, this is primarily due to their inability to understand and respond to social information. Furthermore, they lack the…

Children that have autism are very sensitive in every aspect. What is normal to others, is not normal for children that have autism. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that includes social interaction and developmental language, communication skills are combined with rigid repetitive behaviors (WebMd). Autism is a fairly common disease 1 in 68 children are affected by it. However, it affects more boys then it does girls (Autism Speaks). There is no specific cause for autism, just…

The first, is that, the many diverse causes and symptoms of autism are stigmatized in mainstream culture. This includes the severity and frequency of these occurrences. Secondly, regardless of the specific conditions, autism almost always effects the same three characteristics of the brain.These are, feelings towards others, communication, and imagination. Lastly, I have realized that autism causes a very isolated state of mind, autism in itself means “aloneness.” According to the article, many…

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disability that affects the way children speak and interact with others. Different levels of social interactions and certain behaviors portray these conditions. This developmental disorder usually begins before age three and lasts throughout a person’s life. Although some people with autism excel in many areas of life, there are others who struggle with day-to-day tasks. With autism on the rise, there are many characteristics, as…

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Also referred to as ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a general term of a disorders involving the brain development. The most known disorder that falls under ASD is autism. Though for those that fall under the Autism Spectrum Disorder only 20 percent of those on the spectrum have “classic autism”(CITE). There are other types that fall under the spectrum like Asperger’s Syndrome, which is on the high functioning side of the spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental…

for, and why I noticed that Andrew was different. Andrew has Asperger syndrome, which is now classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder “is a complex developmental brain disorder caused by a combination of genetic and environmental issues” (Autism Speaks Canada). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) “includes three distinct neurological disorders: autism (or classic autism), Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)” (Encyclopædia…

Asperger’s Syndrome into a new category called Autism Spectrum Disorder. This lumps Asperger’s into a group with other previously singular diagnoses such as Autism and PDD-NOS. This has been a large source of controversy during the new release of the DSM-5. Though these disorders have previously been separate, Asperger’s does have enough reason to be grouped with Autism; in fact, Asperger’s Syndrome has even been previously referred to as high functioning Autism. This can be shown through the…