Autism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Autistic children may display or fail to display certain behaviour. According to Simon Baron-Cohen, many autistic children appear to lack a theory of mind. ...»

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...»

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 : « 3 Hence autistic children not only fail to experience normal social interaction with other children but they are also distressed by change in their environment ...»

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...»

Combating an American Epidemic: A Look At Autism

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « While no two children with autism are alike, there are several common traits that autistic children may exhibit; social awkwardness, resistance to change in ...»

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

Understanding children with Asperger's Syndrome through visual art

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Myers 7) This, in ways, is a misleading description as it suggests that children with AS are less impaired than children with other autistic spectrum disorders ...»

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...»

Reasonable accommodation as outlined by the Canadian Charter of Rights and freedoms, its uses, perception and applicable examples

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/25/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « The parents of a group of autistic children brought a suit against the province in which it alleged that British Columbia failed to fund a particular treatment ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for the study. Scope of the study. Limitations of the study. The origin of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Merits. Demerits. History of its origin. The process of evalution. Bib...»

Autistic Disorder

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   05/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « With autistic individuals, the typical treatment course is to use a series of behavioral is no cure in sight for autism and in turn teaching children how to ...»

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....»

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

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Lies De Fosse (2004) study took SLI children (many with phonological and dyslexic diagnosis) and compared them to autistic children with and without language ...»

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...»

Consciouness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « For example, children with autistic disorder have significant deficits in empathic capacity and in the ability to interpret social cues. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conscious awareness . Misidentification syndromes . A profound sense of discontinuity and confusion. Thought, language and cognition . The mental representation of some aspect of the world . Psycholinguistics. Modes of Processing...»

To what extent should social work practice be informed by social research?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : « The team noted that in the early years following adoption the Romanian children displayed autistic like behaviours and exaggerated sensory responses. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Part 1.. Age at time of adoption.. Inter-racial adoption.. Special needs/disabled children.. Part 2.. A clear statement of the aims of the research.. Aappropriate qualitative methodology.. Appropriate research design to address the...»

The Link between poverty and health: Implications for nursing

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « Laurena is a 25-year-old, working, single mother of three children. Her 10-year-old child is autistic and demands quite a bit of her time. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Significance and the vicious cycle. Significance of World Health Organization . The process of concept analysis and specific goals. Definitions of poverty and public health. Related concepts. Health insurance. Racial...»

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