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Autism By Learning Tean “A” Psy/340 Amanda Trivett Sandra Cruz Danielle Delaunay Ebony Henson James Clements Jocelyn Copko Nina Gay date

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This is a team project from my Bachelor of Science in Psychology program 7/2011-

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Autism

By Learning Tean “A” Psy/340

Amanda Trivett Sandra Cruz Danielle Delaunay Ebony Henson James Clements Jocelyn Copko Nina Gay date

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Introduction

What is Autism

Neurological damage or changes to the brain as a result of Autism

Behavioral or functional changes

The suspected or known causes of Autism

The role of genetics

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What is Autism?

Developmental brain

disorders

Wide-spectrum disorder

Difficulty with

communication & social

skills

Result of a neurological

disorder

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Neurological Damage or Changes to the Brain as a Result of Autism

Neurological damage or changes

Abnormalities in the Limbic System

Abnormalities in the Frontal Lobes

Abnormalities in the Brain Stem

Fourth Ventricle or in the Cerebellum

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Behavioral or Functional Changes that can Occur as a Result of Autism

Autism is comprised of a wide spectrum of disorders

Behavioral changes vary from mild to severe

Symptoms vary and can be detected at an early age.

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National and International Incidences of Autism

Statistics in the U. S.(As of 2009)

1 in 110 births

Growth Rate over

1,100%

1% of child population

Statistics in the U.K.( As of 2009)

1 in 64 births

Growth rate over

1,000%

1% of child population

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The Suspected or Known Causes of Autism

Genetic

Child’s sex

Family History

Father’s Age

Other Medical

Disorders

Environmental

Viral Infections

Air Pollutants

Mercury Poisoning

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Current Treatments or Therapies

Therapies

Speech Therapy

Occupational

Therapy

Social Skills Therapy

Treatments

Brain Balance

Intervention

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The Role of Genetics on the Onset of Autism

Chromosomal Indicators

2 and 7 play a critical role

3 and 10 distinguish onset

4 and 11 markers for

gender differences

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Conclusion

Autism consists of a wide spectrum of different

disorders ranging from mild to severe

Characterized by difficulty in social interaction

No known cause or cure

Several treatments exist

Research indicates genetic link

Family support is key

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