Autism Case Study
Autism Autism is a childhood disease where the child is in a private world of their own. It is caused by biological factors, it is a neurological disorder that affects the children's, whom most can demonstrate special skills, sensory systems, their ability to communicate and their ability to fully participate in society. An autistic child can get help by different therapies, the newest one is the facilitation therapy. A description of an autistic child by her mother is: "We start with an image-a tiny, golden child on hands and knees, circle in ground and round a spot on the floor in mysterious self- absorbed delight. She does not look up, though she is smiling and laughing; she does not call our attention to the mysterious object of her pleasure. She does not see us at all. She and the spot are all there is, and though she is eighteen months old, an age for touching, tasting, pointing, pushing, exploring, she is doing none of these." (D'Abrosio, 2) This is the most important trait in an autistic child, they don't interact or socialize with other people. Other characteristics......
How would you feel if you were in a crowded room, yet still all alone? How would you feel if you knew this feeling was because of a disorder given at birth that renders you simply socially awkward for the rest of your life? Different. A terrible feeling for everyone, but some live with this wretched feeling every day of their lives. These individuals are stricken with autism. Although autism is rare, it is still a huge hindrance on those affected. This is why society must learn about autism so that we can understand and help those affected with this terrible disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life, resulting in a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills (Rosenberg 20). Both children and adults with
How would you feel if you were in a crowded room, yet still all alone? How would you feel if you knew this feeling was because of a disorder given at birth that renders you simply socially awkward for the rest of your life? Different. A terrible feeling for everyone, but some live with this wretched feeling every day of their lives. These individuals are stricken with autism. Although autism is rare, it is still a huge hindrance on those affected. This is why society must learn about autism so that we can understand and help those affected with this terrible disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life, resulting in a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills (Rosenberg 20). Both children and adults with