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Autism : 

By Lloyd Rosow SPED 602 ON Autism

The History of Autism : 

The History of Autism Martin Luther Table Talk Autistic 12 year old Possessed by the devil Suggestion of death by suffocation

The case of Hugh Blair of Borgue : 

The case of Hugh Blair of Borgue 1747 First documented case of autism Annulment of marriage petition Gained brother’s inheritance

Eugen Blueler : 

Eugen Blueler 1910 Originated the phrase autismus Schizophrenia Greek Origin “Autos” Self admiration Autistic withdrawal

Hans Asperger : 

Hans Asperger Modern form of Autism Originated in 1938 Lecture in Germany Investigated and came up with Asperger’s syndrome Not widely recognized till 1981

Leo Kanner : 

Leo Kanner 1943 11 children reported with similar behavior Loneliness Sameness Infantile Autism Autism Spectrum Disorders Confusion of decades of terminology “Refrigerator mothers”

What is Autism? : 

What is Autism? Definition Disorder of neurological development Impairment of social interaction Non verbal Repetition Echolalia

Neurological Diagram : 

Neurological Diagram

The Autism Spectrum Umbrella : 

The Autism Spectrum Umbrella

Statistics for Autism : 

Statistics for Autism Experts estimate that two to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism Males are four times more likely to have autism than females. 1 in 500 (2/1,000) to 1 in 166 children (6/1,000) have autism In 2003 approximately 141,022 children were served under the "Autism" classification for special education services.. http://autism.emedtv.com/autism/autism-statistics-p2.html

Early Signs of Autism : 

Early Signs of Autism Impaired ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others Impaired ability to make friends with peers The transition or change from specific routines or rituals Absence or impairment of imaginative and social play Stereotyped, repetitive, or unusual use of language Restricted patterns of interest that are abnormal in intensity or focus Preoccupation with certain objects or subjects. No words or pointing interaction by age 1

Treatment of Autism : 

Treatment of Autism Applied Behavior Analysis Reduce inappropriate behavior Increase communication, learning, and appropriate social behavior. System of behaviors and rewards ABA is known as Lovaas Known for the originator Reinforcer Trial repeated

Medical Treatment : 

Medical Treatment Risperidone The only known medication for autism Risperidone is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions) in adults and teenagers. Risperidone is also used to treat behavior problems such as aggression, self-injury, and sudden mood changes in teenagers and children 5-16 years of age who have autism (a condition that causes repetitive behavior, difficulty interacting with others, and problems with communication. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000944

Famous People With Autism : 

Famous People With Autism