Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder             There are legal and ethical concerns associated with autism spectrum disorder. Both legal and ethical concerns effect the individual with ASD, their family, environment, and overall society. Potential legal and ethical concerns should be considered when working with individuals with disabilities, specifically autism spectrum disorder.  Legal and Ethical Concerns               Legal concerns associated with ASD consist of deficiencies in law enforcement agencies training including how to recognize and approach individuals with autism spectrum disorder (Teagardin et al., 2012). Common symptoms of ASD including deficiencies in social interactions and challenging negative behaviors consisting of aggression/ self-harm, may be viewed as combative by law enforcement officers (Laan et al., 2013). Other concerns include the ability...

Autism Spectrum Disorder              There are many challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder. Challenges may affect the individual with ASD as well as family members/ caregivers of individuals with ASD. Challenges associated with autism spectrum disorder may occur in societal environments including both work and school settings. Ensuring inclusion is to guarantee accommodations are made when necessary. Challenges and Solutions Challenges presented by individuals with ASD are diverse in nature. As a result, challenges should be determined on an individual basis as they present (Uljarević et al., 2017). Commonly presented challenges of ASD include socialization deficits, social and behavioral irregularities, and reoccurring as well as set behaviors/ interests (Hsiao, 2014). Solutions commonly utilized to treat the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include risperidone which is often utilized in treating deficie...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder often presents as deficiencies in the ability to interact and connect socially as well as reoccurring actions and defined set of interests (Delli et al., 2017). Phycological concepts, theories, and models aim to support and clarify the deficits presented in individuals with ASD (Delli et al., 2017). Each concept is used to explain specific symptoms often presented in individuals with ASD. The environment of an individual with autism spectrum disorder, specifically surrounding professionals, family, and friends, can improve the adaptation to environments and overall common symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder.  Psychological Concepts, Theories, and Models               There are numerous concepts, theories, and models related to autism spectrum disorder. Psychological concepts, theories, and models often associated with ASD is theory of mind, the theory of ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder              Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects many individuals in various ways (Lord et al., 2018). Autism spectrum disorder may affect males and females in differing ways and symptoms may present in varying ways. Assessments utilized to diagnose ASD are characteristically based on behaviors presented by males on the spectrum therefore, making it challenging for females on the spectrum to receive an official diagnosis (Hendrickx, 2015). Much of the current research on autism spectrum disorder is generally focused on the male experience and presented symptoms (Hendrickx, 2015).  Ruby Woods Ruby Woods is a 25-year-old Masters in Theatre student and vlog content creator on YouTube diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She often shares various types of vlogs discussing fashion, daily life, singing, travel, and her experience with being diagnosed with...

Autism Spectrum Disorder              Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological disorder that impacts many aspects of an individual’s life. ASD  impacts development, cognitive skills, and emotional regulation/ expression. Research on ASD symptoms and the impacts on development, cognitive skills, and emotional regulation/ expression is ongoing.  Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder There are various symptoms related with autism spectrum disorder. ASD is represented on a spectrum which historically characterized the intensity of the symptoms and the specific symptoms presented into various diagnoses ( DeFilippis & Wagner, 2016 ). Today autism spectrum disorder is used to define various historically now respected secondary diagnoses including Asperger syndrome, developmental disabilities unspecified, and social development regression ( DeFilippis & Wagner, 2016 ). ASD is presently diagnosed utilizing a spectrum ...