objective of this paper is to discuss Asperger Syndrome (AS). This paper will delve into the history of AS, the general characteristics and the causes; as well as the effects on development in each domain. It will also discuss the learning challenges and how an Early Childhood Educator could create an inclusive and responsive environment for both the child with AS and the other students in the class. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Asperger Syndrome was named for Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician
similar behaviors and deficits. One of the doctors was Viennese pediatrician Dr. Hans Asperger and the other was a child psychiatrist named Leo Kanner. Dr. Kanner was the first of the two doctors to report his observations. What he described were behaviors similar to those seen in children with what we call Autistic disorder. The behaviors affected the children’s communication, social interaction and interests. Dr. Asperger later published an article discussing what he dubbed “Autistische Psychpathen
What is Asperger Syndrome? Asperger Syndrome was first described in Vienna in the 1940s by a pediatrician named Hans Asperger. He first observed the symptoms in several boys of ‘normal’ intelligence who simultaneously showed signs of autistic behavior. Others used the term ‘high-functioning autism’ to describe them, seeing the condition as a milder form of the developmental disorder. Asperger Syndrome wasn’t officially recognized until 1994, when it was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Living with Asperger's Syndrome Albert Einstein, Bela Bartok, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Thomas Jefferson and I. Is this a list of Geniuses? People who have changed history? Or are these people who display the symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome? Dr. Tony Attwood, the world-renowned Australian psychologist who is an expert on Asperger's Syndrome, cited them as examples of people with Asperger's during a Conference held at the Palisades Center in Rockland, New York, in October of 1999. Dr. Attwood
an Autism specialist at Mountain View Middle School, he talked to me about a young ma... ... middle of paper ... ...ncyclopedia of mental disorders. The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Retrieved from http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/aspergers-disorder/6 Glover, Michael. (2010, June 25). Autism Specialist, Mountain View Middle School. Personal Interview. Kluth, P. (2003). You're going to love this kid! Teaching students with Autism in, the inclusive classroom. Baltimore, MD: Paul H
Abstract Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has been a significant topic of research over the last few decades. While there is no conclusive findings as to what causes Autism, there are many reasonable theories that help to explain how this particular disorder develops. The purpose of this review is to explore and discuss various theories presented in biopsychology as to what causes Autism. Through the examination of several articles and studies, several theories will be presented. Such
In the novel Extremely loud and Incredibly close talks about Oskar a kid who might or might not have Asperger Syndrome. Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate, people with this condition may be socially awkward and all absorbing interest in specific topics, communication training and behavioral therapy can help people with this syndrome to socialize more successfully. In the book Extremely loud and Incredibly close Oskar Schell is
Personal Philosophy of Education I would not be considered your typical college student in search of an education degree. I am a 31 year old male, married, with two children, and working on my second career. My previous life consisted of working in the coal mines till I was injured. My injury, however, is considered a blessing in disguise. My injury has leaded me to the world of education. I have seen first hand the difference an educator can make in the life of a child; the child was my
Asperger Syndrome Also known as Asperger Disorder, Asperger Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by difficulties in non-verbal communication, and social interaction. It is known as a spectrum disorder because of its conditions that affects patients in various ways and degrees. The disorder is named after an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome is a life long form of disability that affects how people process information, how they view the world, and how they
Autism is a condition which is characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired social communication and restricted repertoire of interest (DSM 5). Autism, like cerebral palsy or epilepsy is not a single disease. It is a name given to behavioral phenotype that may have many etiologies. The word autism is derived from a Greek word “autos” which means “self”. Thus autism meant ‘isolated self’. Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use the word autism. He started using
changed because of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger. Leo Kanner was one of the first psychologists to record the formal documentation of autism. In 1943 he described the cases of children to be afflicted with a syndrome. He noted that these kids had language delays, inability to use language for communication and a desire for aloneness (Holaday, 2012). Kanner referred to the condition as Kanner’s syndrome, later known as Early Infantile Autism. In 1943, Hans Asperger conducted research describing individuals
The purpose of this essay is to briefly inform the class of Asperger Syndrome (ASD), an autism spectrum disorder. What will be covered in this essay are a few symptoms or characteristics of this disorder, what is known about the cause, as well as some available treatment methods. It was first described by the Austrian pediatrician, Hans Asperger in the 1940's. The disorder then became standardized through American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)
About three youths out of every one thousand will wind up with Autism Spectrum disorder. The development of autism usually is recognized between the ages of one and three, and it impacts the interaction and how youths communicate with others. This disorder is one of the quickest developing disorder that has many researchers doing studies of it. In recent times, autism awareness has been promoted from being ignored and looked down upon to becoming the leading edge of research and knowledge as more
Autism is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder in which the patients have severe impairments in social interaction, including verbal and non-verbal communication and general cognitive development. According to the DSM-IV Autism Spectrum Disorders are characterized by developmental delays in children when dealing with socialization and communication, along with restricted, repetitive and stereotypical patterns of behavior. Those with autism display the inability to communicate with the
In 1944, Asperger’s disorder was first discovered by Hans Asperger who was a child psychologist and pediatrician who described a group of boys between the ages of 6 and 11 as “little professors” because of their interests and use of language (van Duin, Zinkstok, McAlonan & van Amelsvoort, 2014). In the DSM-IV, Asperger’s disorder (AD) refers to individuals who have an average or high IQ, but have difficulty in social interactions, poor communication skills and restricted interests (Wing, Gould &
throughout life, with varying degrees of disability. Although AS cannot be cured, early diagnosis and intervention can help a child make social connections, achieve their potential, and lead a productive life. Asperger’s Syndrome originated from Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician who first described the syndrome in nineteen- forty-four. Today, Asperger's syndrome is technically no longer a diagnosis on its own. It is now part of a broader category called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This group
perplexing disorder, of countless, that needs to be acknowledged. Although it is one of the more well-known disorders, an understanding of Asperger’s is far from common knowledge. There is an abundance of misconceptions and people unaware of what Asperger Syndrome actually is. Being uncertain about the characteristics of a person with Asperger’s allows people to go through life not understanding the disorder itself and people who have it. Asperger’s is one disorder of many in the Autism Spectrum
the milder forms of autism in which people can still be high functioning. Children diagnosed with this disorder suffer from social isolation and have difficulties communicating. Also, they show restrictive and repetitive actions. According to Aspergers. com, people with... ... middle of paper ... ...epetitive daily schedule, and a large interest in cars. He is usually very quiet at family events, however he will open up to a few people. He really likes talking to my older brother and loves
The contributions of Dr. Kanner and Dr. Asperger built the foundation for current understanding and classification of autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as defined in the DSM-5, yet ASD had many different name changes and classifications. By the 1970s, ASD fell into a category under schizophrenia
schizophrenia (Sanders, 2009). In 1944, Austrian pediatrician and medical professor, Hans Asperger described a very similar disorder in his research, Autistic Psychopathy in Childhood. He described the same deficits of social interaction and stereotyped behavior. But because it was not translated into English, it was not widely published or introduced to the larger medical community until 1981. But unlike Kanner’s autism, Asperger described extraordinary abilities in mathematics and relative strengths in some