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Autism/ Asperger Syndrome

Autism/ Asperger Syndrome . By: Cynthia Collingbourne. History/Overview. Named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906-1980) In 1944, Asperger described four children in his practice who had difficulty in integrating themselves socially

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Autism/ Asperger Syndrome

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  1. Autism/ AspergerSyndrome By: Cynthia Collingbourne

  2. History/Overview • Named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906-1980) • In 1944, Asperger described four children in his practice who had difficulty in integrating themselves socially • People with Asperger's often display intense interests.

  3. Diagnosis • Diagnosis is most commonly made between the ages of four and eleven. • Assessment includes a team that observes across multiple settings, and have many tests that correspond to verbal strengths/weaknesses, learning styles, and skills on independent living. • The cost and difficulty of screening and assessment can delay diagnosis.

  4. Causes/Transmission • No specific gene has yet been identified, although there are many factors that play a role in expressing autism. • Most doctors do not understand what causes this disorder, other than the fact that there is a strong genetic component. • This genetic disorder seems to be linked to structural abnormalities in several regions of the brain.

  5. Symptoms • Engaging in one-sided, long-winded conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject • Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures • Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather or snakes • Appearing not to understand, empathize with or be sensitive to others' feelings • Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor • Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast • Moving clumsily, with poor coordination • Having an odd posture or a rigid gait

  6. Treatment • No medications directly treat the core symptoms of autism • Therapies are mainly to teach age-appropriate social, communication, and vocational skills.

  7. Reference List • http://www.mayoclinic.com/ • http://www.wikipedia.org/ • http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

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