https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1 Amanda Mercer en-us 2020-09-27 23:58:13 UTC 2020-09-28 01:00:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782896521 The APA got rid of the "pervasive developmental disorder" term and now uses "autism spectrum disorder." (Buron & Wolfberg, 37)

They also removed some diagnostic categories such as Rett's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger's disorder.]]> 2020-09-28 00:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782896521 anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782902575 The DSM V uses hyper- and hypo-reactivity to sensory inputs.

This reflects the understanding by those with ASD, parents, teachers, as well as the most recent research in the field.

These criteria are listed as "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities." (Buron & Wolfberg, 37)

The severity scales used in the DSM V can help gauge what the level of needs is for individuals, but has to be used in conjunction with specific, individual diagnoses. They range from "requiring support," to "requiring very substantial support." (Buron & Wolfberg, 36)]]> 2020-09-28 00:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782902575 anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782910049 The term Asperger's was officially removed from the DSM V, but it remains as a diagnosis as ASD Level 1, the lowest severity of the ASD Severity Scale.

The original term had been in use for several decades, but is now captured under the umbrella of ASD. Many clinical settings use both terms in order to help those in the individual's support system clearly understand the colloquial equivalent.]]> 2020-09-28 00:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782910049 anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782917955 There are three main theories that help explain the characteristics of ASD.

1. Impaired Theory of Mind suggests children with ASD struggle to understand the indicators that others give for thoughts and feelings, although researchers are working on teaching methods for this impairment.

2. Weak Central Coherence suggests children with ASD have a difficult time "seeing the forest instead of the trees," so to speak. They often have great focus on smaller detail, but struggle to understand larger context. This impairment can also be minimized by support from parents and teachers.

3. Impaired Executive Function often has to do with a tendency of children with ASD having impulsive responses in the classroom and in their life, often as a result of stressful situations. By developing strategies to relax and take a bit more time, these children can think about past experience, think of new strategies, and planning to be successful in their efforts.]]> 2020-09-28 00:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782917955 anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782928927 1. Leo Kanner, Child Psychiatrist at John's Hopkin's Hospital, published paper in 1943 on 11 young patients, speculated that Autism was very rare, and his criteria for diagnosis was very specific & narrow. Some of his theories were faulty.

2. Lorna Wing, Cognitive Psychologist in London, rebutted Kanner's theories. She had an autistic daughter. She and Judith Gould studied the population statistics of Autism's prevalence.

3. Hans Asperger, clinician and educator in Vienna in 1930s. Progressive ideas about ASD. Thought of it as a "lifelong, polygenetic disability," that requires support, compassion, and accommodations during their whole life. Developed methods for teaching a wide range of individuals with ASD.]]> 2020-09-28 00:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782928927 anmercer https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782972654 1. Susan Boyle: The Scottish singer who became famous from her performances on Britain's Got Talent, was diagnosed as being on the spectrum of Autism, after being misdiagnosed as a child as having brain damage.

2. Hannah Gadsby: the Australian comedian was diagnosed with an ASD, after long believing that women weren't able to have such disorders. She works with Yellow Ladybugs to help women and young girls who have ASD.]]> 2020-09-28 00:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/anmercer/padletactivity1/wish/782972654