Category: Autism

“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by deficits in communication and social interaction, and the engagement in restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviours” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Due to this, the child will have trouble functioning in work, school, and other areas of life. For example, if routines change this is something…

Have you ever seen a child or adult who is acting weird and not their age? It is not their fault but they have a genetic disorder called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this paper, the reader will have a good understanding of what autism is. This paper contains a lot of information regarding this…

Autism is a mental condition that affects children the most, however, it can affect adults too as it’s an incurable disability, so children grow up having that condition throughout their lives. Autistic children often are not able to form relationships, it’s very hard for them to even show affection at times even to their family.…

For this summative piece, I have decided to look at ‘What is the impact on parents when having a child on the autism spectrum disorder.’ I believe this to be an important topic worth discussing due to the focus usually being on the child rather than their parents. This leaves the parents feeling neglected that…

‘Children with autism are colorful – they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out.’ (Devine, 2014). In life there are sunny days as well as blustery days, which in some cases can be a great or terrible day. Meeting and knowing an individual that has autism spectrum disorder is an experience…

After being born, children begin a long process that will help their bodies grow immunity to certain, otherwise possibly deadly, diseases. The first shot a child receives is given a mere 24 hours after their birth, ideally. The antibodies in that shot are designed to protect the child from Hepatitis B. That shot, however, can…

Introduction ‘Welcome to Holland’ is a widely celebrated essay written by Emily Perl Kingsley. This thought-provoking piece uses the metaphor of a trip to Holland instead of Italy to describe the experience of raising a child with disabilities. Through its powerful use of language and symbolism, ‘Welcome to Holland’ offers a profound perspective on parenting,…

Introduction: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals across the globe. As our understanding of neurodiversity continues to grow, it becomes essential to define and comprehend autism accurately. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive definition of autism by exploring its characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and impact on individuals and their families. Definition and…

Formative assessment Scenario 1 Patrick is a 28-year-old white Scottish male; he has a diagnosis of mild learning disability and Autism. Patrick has epilepsy, which is poorly controlled with Sodium Valproate (500mg twice daily), and his mood is stabilized using Citalopram (20mg daily). Patrick lives in shared accommodation, he shares with one housemate. The housemate…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves the reduced ability to emotionally interpret communication, idiosyncratic preoccupations, repetitive motor patterns, sensory sensitivity, and resistance to change. Typically signs such as failure to respond to one’s name, or make eye contact with parents lead to the earliest diagnosis around age two. As usually is…