Category: Autism

Abstract These days, autism has been a very interesting scientific subject in many aspects. On the other hand, recent scientific studies show that autism is not based on a single cause. Autism is thought to have many causes, such as genetic factors and environmental factors, and it may have occurred during pregnancy or may have…

I received the news 7 years ago I was then going to be a sister to not one but two girls, At 9 years old I was heartbroken at the thought of my full world being rocked as I had been an only child all these years. From a very early age my family could…

Bradley was just three years old when his parents, Tim and Carrie, began noticing how different he was compared to other kids. While other children were able to have a full conversation, his vocabulary was limited to almost eighteen words. He was a sweet kid but didnt interact with other children, never made eye contact,…

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…

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,…

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: 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…

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…

Mark Haddon effectively immerses readers in a new world of experience and insight through the viewpoint of a person with implied autism. He showcases this through the individuals behavioural problems displayed and the challenges faced whilst raising a child with these conditions. Also, Haddon displays this through the enlightenment of the apprehension towards change that…

There has been and there currently is an anti-vaccination movement going on that is based on bad information that has been found to be incorrect and debunked many times over. Many parents are worried about giving their children vaccinations because they have been led to believe that vaccines can cause and have been linked to…