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Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that manifests itself in the first years of life. Characteristics of this disorder include impaired social interaction, repetitive behavior and delayed language development. Ask questions about disorders in the autism spectrum here.
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How many people in the UK have autistic spectrum disorder?
Estimates vary from 1 in 100 up to 1 in 60. The rate a generation ago was less than 1 in 5000.
With an estimate of 1 in 100, that works out to there probably being over 200,000 children with autism in the UK at present, with numbers rising.
Is Asperger's Syndrome more common in children or adults?
Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed more often in males than in females. This could be because it occurs more often in males or it could be because it is not as easy to diagnose in females. For example, it is more likely to prompt concern if a boy seems withdrawn than if a girl seems "shy." As another example, it seems that the special interests of boys and girls differ, so a boy who is extremely interested in firearms will bother parents more than a girl who is extremely interested in horses, so they might discuss the boy with the doctor but not the girl.
Does Asperger's Syndrome get worse?
No. It does not actually worsen, but when a person with Asperger's reaches puberty, he or she can come under tremendous pressure and stress. So even though there is no actual cure for Asperger's, it can be made less noticeable if the person with Asperger's is taught the correct ways to behave. This can mean going to occupational therapists, speech therapists, or the like.
The more positive work you put towards helping the Aspergian, the less noticeable the Asperger's will be.
Even though Asperger's does not worsen, it can become more noticeable during, and just before, the teen years.
What are some conditions for training a child with autism?
the condition is autism
Autism is a disibilty itself
There is any Difference in sensory processing in autism and adhd?
The 3 actually go hand in hand. Kids with autism normally have ADHD AND SPD as well. There are many though, that have ADHD and SPD but not autism. There is however a difference.
ADHD is mainly hyperactivity, and a hard time focusing.
Autism is developmental disorder and certain criteria is used to diagnose it.
SPD is most commonly diagnosed by an Occupation Therapist. That is the one that is the most different of the disorders. A child with SPD can be a SEEKER, or an AVOIDER, or BOTH. My son is both. He seeks proprioceptive input a lot. (rough play, heavy lifting) He avoids Olfactory and auditory input (smell and hearing.)
There are some great books out there to help you learn more. The Autism/ADHD connection is a great book.
Aspergers Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder is an amazing book that really breaks down SPD for you.
Lastly, Autism for Dummies was like my bible when my son was first diagnosed!
Do others with autism like people with autism?
Anything is possible and does not have to be that way. That is just saying if one person likes another; it doesn't matter if two people have similar conditions. They are both human. It is possible for that to happen.
It also depends on the severity of the disorder. The more severe a person is affected by autism, the less likely they are to interact with others. It really is not a matter of liking someone or not, it is more that they are not sure how to interact with someone.
How is phantom limb syndrome diagnosed?
Medications such as anticonvulsants , muscle relaxants, and antidepressants may be tried. Opiate medications have also been used. Ketamine, an anesthetic agent, or calcitonin has been shown to be effective in some clinical studies.
Is thought to be a milder form of autism that occurs in relatively high-functioning individuals?
Most people think "Aspergers" when they think of "mild autism", because (very fortunately), those with Aspergers (also called "Aspies"), don't have issues with lowered cognitive abilities. But "high functioning" is the part that always trips people up... They assume if Aspies are "bright" then they "function better". Although, what that really means is whether or not they function well within the environment. Aspies can function well, but sometimes there are HFA individuals (High Functioning Autism) who function better, on a day to day basis, than some Aspies.
How is the brain affected by autism?
The brain isn't affected by Autism. Autism is an effect of how the brain forms in womb, after birth, and growing up through childhood until the brain is fully formed.
While the causes are uncertain (though there are many theories), some people end up with parts of their brain overdeveloped, and other parts underdeveloped. The area's and degree's of development are different in each person with Autism, but generally, it's usually the right temporal lobe and/or the occipital lobe that overdevelop and usually the frontal lobe and left temporal lobe that underdeveloped.
The right temporal lobe is for comprehending spacial arrangements, mathematics, logic, etc. The left temporal lobe is mainly used for communication. The occipital lobe controls your ability to see as well as imagine and also is the seat of the occipital cortex which is essentially the processor for the brain and nervous system. The frontal lobe is used for planning, seeing ahead, pattern recognition, etc.
Why can't some autism people talk?
You can hear Autistic people simply by listening to them - whether they talk verbally or communicate via other means. The organisation Autism Speaks has the tagline 'It's time to listen' but they refuse to listen to autistic people...you can't hear unless you listen, and that's when problems arise with people seeking to 'help' autistic people when they don't know what autistic people need or want.
Why do autistic don't understand money?
I have Aspergers, and I understand money perfectly fine. I know how to save it up, what I should and should not buy, saving for college, how to run a business, advertising, and what a fair allowance is. So yes, they can.
I think that depends on the person with autism, I have autism and I'm hopeless with money, I don't Understand tuppence of it all. Ha! Get it? Tuppence! HaHa!
Where do autism people go to school?
That really depends on the inderviduel with autism. Some do & even have good results but many don't for reasons of there own. Some don't because they can't cope with University (too many people), some can't cause they don't want to get bullied anymore cause they got bullied enough at school, some can't go because they also have Learning Difficulties as well as autism, which makes them struggle accidemicly, which would not be suted for University & others can't go for all of these reasons. But there are still those that do go & get good results; but don't know what do with their life once they'bve finished.
Can someone with Asperger's Syndrome join the military?
- For the United States, more than likely No.
- I have to agree with the No. I have researched this as I had an applicant with this high form autism. The person will not even make it to the physical.
- I disagree... It all depends on the individual; the military looks at each person on a case-by-case scenario. It mostly depends if the person applying had special accommodations and also treatment. If they have, then Yes, they would be disqualified and if still have Asperger's and are not receiving accommodations or treatment, then they can join the military.
- Yes. I know someone with Asperger's syndrome who was recently admitted into the Air Force and will leave to join it in a couple of months. As long as a person can pass all the tests and has the necessary skills for the branch of the military they're trying to get into, they will get accepted.
- Hey, I'm from Canada, and I've been diagnosed with a slight case of aspergers. I've aspired to enlisting since I could remember, and have recently continued on to do so. I've passed the Physical, Aptitude and the Medical. My last step was to complete the final interview, but I had a debt mixup, and outstanding criminal charges (no, I'm not a psychopath, I just got a bit rowdy while drinking). Now that I think of it, after a bit of research, it may have been a bad idea to exclude my "disability" from the medical questionnaire. The problem here, is that doctors have always told me I had ADD, which I told the military physician. However, during the last "just incase" test my mother had forced me into, I was told that I had a few symptoms of aspergers, not really enough for diagnosis, but they would diagnose me anyways, so it would be easier to get a job... A lot of help that did, huh? Anyways, I hope this has helped in one way or another, and I wish anyone thinking of military service, luck in their indeavour's.
- Unfortunately not. Not in the United States, at least. The Armed Forces of the United States adhere to almost inflexible regulations known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and that code does not recognize the ability of ANY prospective aspirant who is NOT of perfectly sound mind, nor does it recognize the confidentiality of doctor-patient relationships; Asperger's disorder is still officially considered a mental deferment.
- The United States Military will accept people with Aspergers on a case by case basis. It all depends on what doctor that you see while at MEPS. I am a Legalman in the United States Navy with Navy Legal Service Office North Central, Detatchment Great Lakes, and I have had this question posed to me before. I discussed it with a few of the JAGs in , and after reviewing the UCMJ, they found that there is no Artical forbidding it.
- Ok, lets beat the dead horse one more time. The UCMJ has nothing to do with medical clearances into the military. This is a MEPSCOM function that falls under the department of the Army. The person will not get cleared by a MEPS Dr. because their MEPSCOM regulation forbids it. The best they could hope for, if the sun is shining particularly nicely that day, is to get a mental evaluation and then get disqualified. The branch of service that is attempting to bring them in can try for a waiver but once again, it's ultimately up to a Doctor, now that branches surgeon general, to put their name on this.
- Wow, a bunch of people who are GUESSING. That's what's wrong with these types of sites (any Wiki site, Yahoo answers, etc.), they are loaded with a bunch of unqualified opinions. Yes, someone with Asperger's can get into the military. The person above who spoke of the UCMJ and MESPCOM is partially right, but mostly wrong. Asperger's does NOT fail you during the mental evaluation. However, if you're taking any medication for it or any other disorder then you have to be off of them for at least a year.
- YES. My husband has AS and he is doing very well in the military. Some do and some don't. The decision is on a case by case basis. If you would like more info about Asperger's Syndrome in the military check out this web site I just found http://www.aspires-relationships.com/articles_as_in_the_military.htm
- After 50+ horrible years, I was diagnosed as Aspergers/High Functioning Autism incidental to an Aspergers diagnosis for my daughter. Can one do the military? The answer is a "qualified" yes. I did two years in SouthEast Asia and came away with the Distinguished Flying Cross even though essentially I was 12 in many ways, not counting I was behind that far biologically. Later, I made it through the commissioning program. At a later junior officers leadership course, they tested and retested my physical coordination skills for placement on competitive teams (everyone had to compete) thinking I was playing uncoordinated as a "ringer. I was almost passed over for 1st Lt, was passed over for Captain, but pulled data together that clinched it, then despite my technical efforts leading to officer of the year two years in a row, was passed over for Major. Years later I was able to secure a reserve position, and it was my Aspergers skills that led to a recall to active duty and my eventual retirement as a Lt Colonel. I had a habit of placing myself in situations that were beyond my comfort level, but to be truthful, leadership and socialization is not the strong point of Aspergers. Technical skills however, is where we excel. As a junior officer in charge of 150 people I was a flop. Later as a technician, I was great. At least for the Air Force, however, there is an up or out policy, which means you have to compete for and be promoted. As a SSgt and later a Captain, I was right where I should have been and that would have been fine. But to answer your question, with enough drive and by creating the right sense of circumstances, Aspergers/HFA may have a successful career if they can avoid the leadership situations. By the way, there is a quote: "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," out of the scriptures, I believe. Knowing I'm Aspergers has allowed me to more successfully (and more happily) deal with life than ever before.
- According to at least one person in recruiting, United States military rules prohibit enlisting a person who has a mental disorder (including autism spectrum disorders) that interferes with school or employment, unless that person has not required special accommodations for school or employment for 12 months.
I actually checked on this a few years ago, when my son was old enough to start thinking about enlistment. He has an autism spectrum disorder and, as it turns out, that did not render him ineligible. The medications for his condition, however, made him ineligible.
Support a learner with asperger syndrome?
To support somebody with Aspergers Syndrome you've got to try and give them plenty of independence, understanding and time to get to know them. Having been supported myself by a support learner I was left bitter as the support learner treated me like a remedial.
How does autism affect a person?
Autism is STILL classified as a spectrum disorder.
Meaning you can be significantly affected or be affected very little by it.
People with "high functioning" autism may appear "normal" to most others.
People with "severe" autism often can not speak and they need help doing simple tasks(like bathing,toileting,writing...etc).
High functioning or not,autism almost always affects them sensory wise.
They often have "stimming" behaviors (in severe autism things like hand flapping,humming and rocking).
Does Stephan Hawking have autism?
No, Stephen Hawking has a motor neuron diseases that is similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. This disease has left his body almost completely paralyzed, so he must speak through a device.
Statistics say about the prevalence of autism?
In 2013 CDC released data saying that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed as autistic, which seem to also be true for adults. Not all autistic people are diagnosed so we don'tknow the true figures in how many people are autistic.
Does Hannah Gosselin have down syndrome?
No she does not. The prominence in the foreheads of most of the children is caused by the inherited Asian genes from the father.
Is it safe to have surgery if you have autism?
Autistic people might have some emotion problems. It's hard for them to get used to unfamiliar environment.
Why does a child with autism become withdrawn?
A child with autism is likely to withdraw from social situations due to the nature of autism and their difficulty communicating or dealing with social situations. Or, when overstimulated and upset and unable to express it a child with autism might withdraw and appear to sulk in order to calm themself down.
What does a person with autism do?
A person with autism is very smart, but they cannot communicate in a sociable way. People with autism need to bump up their self-confidence, and need to be more outgoing to actually be noticed.
Why do people get diagnosed autism?
I sometimes wonder why myself. All I seem to get from it is Hallucinogenic Persistent Perception Disorder, Musical Ear Syndrome and some psychedelic effects which seem to occur without taking drugs of any kind.
Why do famous people have Asperger's Syndrome?
A small fraction of the population has Asperger's Syndrome. It is likely that some of these people would become famous. People with Asperger's Syndrome can excel in their special interest areas and thus can become famous in those areas.
There are famous historical people who are speculated to have Asperger's Syndrome because of a few traits known about them. They did not necessarily have Asperger's Syndrome.
Why does Rett syndrome only occur in girls?
Rett syndrome is a neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder that is the result of a chromosomal abnormality. It is caused by mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene in many of the cases. Almost all of those alive with Rett Syndrome are female; males who have the genetic mutation do not have a second X chromosome to compensate for the defective gene so they usually die before birth or shortly thereafter. The males that survive almost always have an extra X chromosome (XXY).
