A study on autism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; References. The purpose of this paper is to bring to light autism as a disorder that is prevalent among school children. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autism defined. Early signs of Autism. Characteristics of Autism. Causes of Autism. Autism under IDEA. Strategies for educating students with Autism: Positive behavioral support plans and social stories....»

Autism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Effetcs in education. Autism therapies. Conclusion. Bibliography. Autism Introduction Autism manifests itself before the age of three years. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of the disease.. General characteristics.. Asperger's and Kanner's syndrome.. Causes.. Difficulties of the autistic people.. Social development.. Sensory system.. Communication difficulties.. Repetitive...»

Combating an American Epidemic: A Look At Autism

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; What Is Autism? Bibliography. Combating an American Epidemic: A Look At Autism Today, our country is in the midst of a major epidemic. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What Is Autism?. Treatment. Occupational therapy. Music therapy. Respite care. Autism as a major issue facing Americans today. Bibliography....»

Autism and Apophaticism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Craig is autistic. As I will attempt to demonstrate, autism is the default stance of all of us, in relation to God and to each other. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Autism as the default stance . The negation of appelation. The symbol of self. The silence. Conclusion. References....»

A possible neural basis for autism: Oxytocin and Vasopressin expression

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « An epidemiologic study conducted by Lauritsen; Conclusion; References. A possible neural basis for autism: Oxytocin and Vasopressin expression Autism is a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finding a hypothesis that explains the wide range of behavior deficits . How oxytocin and vasopressin affect social behavior. Immuno reactive studies . The specificity of the networks that are involved with oxytocin and...»

Autistic Disorder

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   05/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Ignorant to his autism, his parents would physically punish him whenever he misbehaved in an attempt to deter the behavior (McKean, 1994). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Clinical history. DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis. Case formulation using the integrative Model. Treatment goals and planning. Course of treatment and treatment outcome. Discussion. References....»

An essay outlining the autistic condition and discussing what it can teach us about consciousness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction. Part 1. Autism: A psychiatric condition. He studied autism. In Part 1 of this essay we will discuss what autism is. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Autism: A psychiatric condition.. The parents of the autistic child.. Part 2.. Philosophers of the mind and psychologists.. The ability to hypothesize what another person is thinking. . Evidence collected over recent...»

Understanding the effects of Asperger's syndrome on the parents

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « syndrome on the parents Abstract The diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome is often indistinguishable, using current standards, from high-functioning autism. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Cluster of symptoms. Description and emerging concepts. Reaching Asperger's. Recommendations. Conclusion. References....»

Gender and sexual orientation's effect on lateralization and phonological language

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Using MRI and fMRI scans they compared and contrasted children in the following groups: SLI, autism (without language deficiency), autism language impairment ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The effect of gender on lateralization.. Gender lateralization and tasks.. Gender, lateralization and handedness.. Gender and lateralizations effect on language.. Gender and Lateralization's effect on Dyslexia.. Gender and...»

Understanding children with Asperger's Syndrome through visual art

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « AS is one of several pervasive developmental disorders, or PDDs, often described by psychologists as a higher functioning form of autism. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The psychological condition called Asperger's Syndrome (AS).. AS - One of several pervasive developmental disorders.. Children with AS.. The limitations and difficulties caused by AS.. Children with AS - locked in an upsetting and...»

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