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3-5 famous researchers of autism from the TED Talk by Steve Silberman. What are they famous for, what did they do, how did they contribute?

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3-5 famous researchers of autism from the TED Talk by Steve Silberman. What are they famous for, what did they do, how did they contribute?

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1. Leo Kanner. He is known for publishing a paper describing 11 young people who seemed to be different. He contributed by trying to diagnose his patients with autism, believing it was rare.

2. Lorna Wing. She is famous for studying "autism prevalence" in the general population. She found out that Kanner's findings were too narrow and autism is actually more colorful and diverse. She contributed by realizing that Kanner was wrong about autism being rare and how parents who part of the cause. They ended up working with American Psychiatric Association to do some reflection on what they call "autism spectrum disorder.

3. Hans Asperger. He is famous for running a combination clinic and residential school. He didn't blame the parents for autism and explained it as a "lifelong, polygenetic disability." which requires lots of support and accommodations throughout the rest of their lives. He contributed by helping those with autism, but rather than stating they had autism he called them his "little professors."

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What are the similarities and differences you observed in the 3 children profiled in Autism Now. How does this align with what you have learned in the text?

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What are the similarities and differences you observed in the 3 children profiled in Autism Now. How does this align with what you have learned in the text?

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* Some of the differences I noticed were that two out of the three children were able to speak, they all learned differently,  and each of them wanted a different way to interact with the professor. For the little girl she was not able to speak, but she was able to communicate in different ways, and she was pretty smart. The little girl knows more than she thinks, and shows it by having the professor say something, and then she will either point or write what the professor is asking. The two boys were different to because one child was in a classroom that allowed him to take more time on his work, and the other boy wanted really nothing to do with the professor that day.

* Some of the similarities that I noticed were that, none of three children interacted with the professor, converse, and none of them use the materials in the room as a eight year old would.

* This aligns with what I learned in the text pretty spot on. These children are on the autism spectrum disorder, by showing some of the six aspects of the autism spectrum disorder. The little girl showed no language abilities, by not being able to speak. And the two boys showed social reasoning, one of the boys were able to be social with other children, while the other boy was struggling to make, and be social with children on the playground.

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Psychological theories of ASDs from the textbook.

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Psychological theories of ASDs from the textbook.

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Impaired Theory of Mind:
* This refers to the ability to identify and comprehend beliefs, desires, ideas, and the intentions of others, as well as to interpret their conduct and attempt to predict their next move.

Weak Central Coherence:
* Children with autism are typically excellent at paying attention to detail but struggle to grasp the larger picture or the essence of a situation.

Impaired Executive Function:
* Organizational and planning abilities
* Working memory
* Inhibition and impulse control
* Time management and prioritizing
* Using new strategies

ASD in Association With Other Disorders:
* Co-occurring disorders with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are quite common. Typically, it affects kids with Down syndrome or kids with mobility disorders including cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Additionally, they could struggle with attention span issues. Attention deficit disorder

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Historical information about Asperger's Syndrome - How long was it here? Where did it go? From the textbook.

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Historical information about Asperger's Syndrome - How long was it here? Where did it go? From the textbook.

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* The term Asperger's has been around for over two decades.

* The name was changed from Asperger's to ASD Level 1. Asperger's did not go anywhere, it just got a new name for the diagnosis. The new term is ASD Level 1 and this is "without language or intellectual impairment."

* Parents, teachers, clinicians, and therapists still often use the term Asperger's, rather than the new name that it was given.

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The current diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorders and the severity scales in DSM V from the textbook.

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The current diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorders and the severity scales in DSM V from the textbook.

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Current Criteria of ASD :
* With or without accompanying intellectual and or language impairment.

* Association with a known medical, genetic condition, or environmental factor.

* Association with another neurodevelopmental, mental, or behavior disorder or catatonia.

* Severity of expression from Level 1 to Level 3 based on the level of support needed for social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Severity Scale DSM V :
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What has been the evolution of Evidenced based practices according to the textbook.

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What has been the evolution of Evidenced based practices according to the textbook.

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* The use of evidence-based practice in the education, social support, and clinical treatment of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a historical development that has been significantly influenced by current political and economic trends.

* EBP has been used in a variety of sectors, most notably in special education and other clinical and medical fields that serve people with disabilities.

* Although the definition of EBP differs between disciplines, it is usually understood to refer to any practice that has been proven beneficial through scientific research after meeting a clear set of criteria. The development of EBP as used with students on the autism spectrum has been influenced by a variety of factors.

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What are some of the key areas to pay attention to according to the textbook

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What are some of the key areas to pay attention to according to the textbook

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* ASD is the fasted growing special education eligibility category in public schools in the United States.

* As we are still considering future instructions for research, training, and practice related to ASD, it is essential to deepen and gain more understanding of EBP within the context of dynamic and a field that continues to develop.

* While there have been many advances in research and policy, many critical concerns related to EBP remain.

* Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition.

* Autism can co-occur with other disorders.

* To date, no research study has established a consistent link between immunization and autism.

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Information about the changes in the the diagnostic criteria from the DSM IV-TR to DSM V from the textbook.

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Information about the changes in the the diagnostic criteria from the DSM IV-TR to DSM V from the textbook.

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* The phrase "pervasive developmental disorder" has been replaced with "autism spectrum disorder" by the APA, which is a significant difference when comparing the diagnostic criteria between DSM IV and the current DSM-5. This change reflects the preferences of academics and physicians worldwide.

* Another change is the elimination of the DSM IV diagnostic categories for Asperger's disorder, Rett's disorders, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified.

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2 famous people with autism spectrum disorders that your group did not previously know about from a google search.

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2 famous people with autism spectrum disorders that your group did not previously know about from a google search.

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1. Anthony Hopkins. He is an Actor. When he was a young child he was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Some of his side effects from ASD are obsessive thinking, difficulty keeping friends and seeing people with a unique perspective.

2. Dan Aykroyd. He is an original cast member of Saturday Night Live. He was diagnosed with Aspergers in the 1980s. He was obsessed with "ghosts and law enforcement." This obsession leads to the movie "Ghost Busters" (1984)