Autism: What is Autism?
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WHAT IS AUTISM?Adreena Lind
Abnormal Psychology 410
January 25, 2014
Pr. Jennifer Parsons-Rivera
EXPLAINING AUTISM
• There is no clear indication of how
autism develops.
• Autism occurs on a broad spectrum.
• Several biological abnormalities have
been associated with autism.
• Symptoms range from mild to severe.
THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM
• Psychodynamic Theories
• Cognitive Theories
• Behavioral Theories
• Biological Theories
• Sociocultural Theories
REFERENCES
Hansell, J. & Damour, L. (2008). Abnormal Psychology (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
Health (n.d.) Psychodynamic Intervention retrieved from http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/FE478B6B8CE5C636CA257BF0001FA0E5/$File/autrpsy.pdf database.
Images:
Tim McPherson (2009) Autism retrieved from http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/treehouse_table database. (Slide 2)
Icare4Autism (2014) Easy At-Home “Sensory-Motor Enrichment Exercises” retrieved from http://www.icare4autism.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ICare-pic-5-20-131.jpeg database. (Slide 3, bottom left)
Home (n.d) Choosing the Right High School for a High Functioning Child with autism retrieved from http://www.autismkey.com/choosing-the-right-school-for-a-high-functioning-child-with-autism/ database. (Slide 3, top right)