Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder affects many individuals and their families. One of those individuals is Sam. Sam is the main character in I am Sam. Sam suffers from Autism and an intellectual capacity of a seven-year-old. He has a daughter named Lucy. Lucy’s mom left Sam and her after getting out of the hospital so it was Sam’s responsibility to take care of her. Sam with the help of his friends raised Lucy until age seven. He was turned in to social services as he didn’t have the best learning and living situation for Lucy. As one night when they were reading Lucy said, “I don’t want to read it if you can’t” (De Luca & Nelson, 2002). So as social services seen it as in best interest for the girl to go into a foster home. During the process …show more content…
I am Sam can help educate people know that just because someone might have a disorder, they are able to do things like a normal person can. The movie could have included the real diagnosis of Sam as we only got it from a person’s view, never the actual thing. To me, if Sam’s condition was really Autism, he wouldn’t be able to do the things he does. As Dr. Garrett stated, “Autism difficulties include intellectual disabilities, difficulties in motor coordination, attention, and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances” (2016). The hospital would have never left the child with him seeing as he has disabilities. I also believe someone would have turned him in sooner if he was really that bad at raising a child. Sam didn’t have any money, as he just worked at Starbucks occasionally.
In conclusion, I learned a lot about Sam and Autism. As there were some false things in this movie, it gave me a better understanding of this disorder. Sam didn’t really know what was going on and people like this do need assistance from an SLP. I would recommend this book to people who are studying or need a better understanding of Autism. I would also recommend this book to parents or family members of someone with Autism as it can give them hope of what someone with Autism/mental retardation can overcome and
I learned so much about Carly and autism through this book. I knew many things like how children with autism will often rock or flap their hands but I also learned that they can learn just like the rest of us, it might just take them longer. These children have feelings and they have inner voices. Like Carly said in the last chapter, for years she would talk with her inner voice, she would even respond to people, but it took her awhile to express her outer voice. I also found her wit to be fascinating, especially for a young girl. Carly taught me so much in this book about children with autism and how intelligent they truly
If the name Serpico sounds familiar, it may be remembered from a movie. Frank Serpico is portrayed in the 1973 movie, “Serpico” starring Al Pacino. This movie may be loved by many but it’s important to realize that its characters are real men and the story line is very real. Although most police officers work very hard to do their jobs within ethical standards of the law, it is often not hard to find some type of corruption within a department.
This book was a great read. The heartwarming tale of two young children who manage to overcome the disability under the category of autism. The author, the mother of these two children, uses her language to make the reader feel connected with the struggles of the family and the elated feeling when the children are deemed functioning within normal levels. This book gives insight on several different therapies, some that seemed helpful and others that seemed silly. It touches on the subject of inclusion as well. This book allows individuals to relate to those who have children with autism and gives parents of children with autism hope that their child's disability is not a permanent one.
Giving others who do not suffer from autism or caregivers an insight on how the individual may be feeling and what they are going through. This book can also help numerous medical professionals such as speech-language pathologists and pediatric doctors. As Grandin stated in the book that not all sufferers act, think, and feel the same so this novel may not be beneficial to readers who are looking for information on a wide scale of individuals who suffer from the illness. She also stated that there is no cure for autism, however some medications can help with some symptoms such as depression or anxiety. What intrigued me the most about Grandin was that she never gave up and worked on her social skills. Not only did she became a spokesperson for autism, but also became a professor at Colorado State University in which both require public speaking and being comfortable in front of people.
The history of a Dental Hygienist is very riveting. This profession was first founded in 1913 by Dr. Fones when he created the first Dental Hygiene education program in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1906 Fones trained Irene Newman the basics, and she was then the first Dental Hygienist in the world. Later, the founding of the first Dental Hygienist training program, many more were founded. People that decide to become a Dental Hygienist for many reasons, and one is because it is listed to be the 5th out of the “100 best jobs” in 2015. Other reasons are because the “U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics” projects that the employment will grow to 33.3%
Whilst the concept of autism and what it means to be autistic is still widely unrecognised by many, Mark Haddon’s use of conventions of prose fiction and language amplifies the distinctive qualities of the text. Haddon exemplifies key themes such as the struggle to become independent, the nature of difference and the disorder of life through the strategic placement of literary devices.
Including Samuel is a documentary of the son of Dan Habib and Betsy McNamara. Samuel has cerebral palsy, and the documentary is about his challenges and joys. This documentary addresses the concerns, problem, and feelings of his parents. Also the documentary addresses the issue of inclusion and how to teach a blended class. This documentary is about being open minded and understanding of children with disabilities. Though Including Samuel, it has force me to look back on my experience with children with disabilities in the educational system.
The book and the movie were both very good. The book took time to explain things like setting, people’s emotions, people’s traits, and important background information. There was no time for these explanations the movie. The book, however, had parts in the beginning where some readers could become flustered.
The career I have chosen for my future is to become a registered dental hygienist. It wasn’t until I actually learned what dental hygienists do that influenced my interest from medical to dentistry. The first honest reason I was gravitated to dental hygiene was because of the salary. I didn’t really know what Dental Hygienist actually did until I did some research.
The duties of a dental assistant vary from what state or dental office they are employed in but most of the time, their duties are the same throughout any office. They are among the most
In closing, I would like to say that the Film was very informative. In fact, I have gained a good insight into my own development as a social work therapist. I am now able to conduct interviews with clients and engage in reflective listening, an area that I once struggled with. Furthermore, I am now confident in working with clients to develop a clear treatment plan, another area that I once struggled with. Overall, the film allowed me to track my progress, and see the areas that I could use work. I looked forward to engaging in a motivational interviewing
Working in a dental office can range to be slow, flexible or busy and full of emergencies. In order to "fit" into this type of career you have to have a specific personality. Personality traits that would be suitable for a dentist is someone who is a good communicator, flexible, open minded, determined and focused. However, this might change as the 21st century grows to adapt the technology era. This becomes a debate between technology versus service. The digital revolution is transforming the medical world in multiple ways like x-rays, screenings, instruments and computers. Dental offices are now full of x-rays and computers that benefit the doctor while assisting patients. Now that everything is digital, that means all records too. Depending on the dentist, they might rely more on the computer rather than what the patient has to say; or lack interest in assuring patient comfort. As technology progresses, certain surgeries could be capable with robots or machines doing to the procedure. This will change the perspective of the proper services. That technology will be more efficient and viewed explicitly "perfect" than humans. Technology will shape the definition of service as time goes. To receive an insider point of view of what service looks like I interviewed my dental assisting teacher, Lucretia Bollinger, who worked in a dental office for 13 years then got a job opportunity to teach it.
Somebody Somewhere offers a rear glimpse of the world of autism—from within. Australian born Donna Williams was diagnosed as psychotic at the tender age two, later as deaf, and ultimately as autistic; “Autism had had me in its cage for as long as I had ever known” (p. 5). In her book she describes her escape from “my” world, into “the” world. She talks about “picking up the pieces after a war” and “learning how to build somewhere out of nowhere and a somebody out of a nobody” (p. xi); yet she has something for everyone: “within each of us there is a stranger (or strangers) lurking in the shadows of our subconscious minds” (ibid). The author
Having shadowed a dental hygienist prior to that of a dental assistant I didn’t know what to expect their job to be. Although I did assume a dental assistant’s job consisted of handing instruments to the doctor during the various procedures so I was surprised to see just how many responsibilities they have. Each dental clinic has different expectations of what they require their dental assistant to do in my shadowing experience they were responsible for: preparing the room prior to the patients arrival, greeting the patient upon arrival and inviting them into the operation room, confirming dental history with the patient, briefing them on the procedure they are about to have and what to expect, answering the clients questions to the best of their abilities, assisting the doctor in the procedure and aiding with any tasks required of you, when the patient is ready to leave helping them to look presentable and explaining what to expect after that kind of procedure, updating and verifying dental records, and sanitizing and sterilization of the room and all instruments after departure of
I liked this book because it shows a part of society which is usually kept hidden. Many people think schizophrenia is just a form retardation, but this book gives you a small amount of understanding for people with this disorder.