Autism

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This paper explains that autism is a brain disorder, which generates poor growth of language and social capabilities and can entail mental handicap, seizures or mental disorders. Only about one third of children diagnosed with autism will be able to attain some degree of self-sufficient living as adults. The author points out that early findings from some studies have revealed people with autism have unreliable signaling molecules in the brain, inclusive of serotonin;, however, no particular biological markers have been detected and etiologically based treatment or intervention has not been fostered to cure individuals with autistic disorder. The paper concludes that, more than ever before, people with autism can be assisted through a combination of early intervention strategies such as special education, family support and, in some cases, medication to enable an enhanced numbers of children with autism to live more normal lives.

Table of Contents
Introduction
History and Current Trends of Autism
Characteristics of the Population
Review of Literature
Recommendations and Applications to the Field of Rehabilitation
How Autism Affects Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Medical Aspects of Autism
Autism and How It Affects Independent Living Situations

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"To illustrate, Duchan and Palermo defined autism in terms of thematization disorder. Thematization is regarded as the cognitive capability to think representatively; thematization accords meaning to images, movement and speech. While such ability is disabled, the individual has a hard time in becoming aware of the events, sequencing, or perceiving order. During 1982 Dunchan and Palermo considered that individual with autism generate meaning in modes that differ from those in absence of autism. To illustrate, rhythmic, self-stimulatory attitudes may have a temporal regulatory function, assisting people to keep pace with time. In this manner preservation could indicate problematic varying themes; uncommon application of language like pronoun reversal and metaphorical speech."

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