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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Autism

Autism is a condition of a person since birth or during infancy, which makes him unable to form social relationships or communication is normal. As a result the child is isolated from other human beings and enter the world of repetitive, obsessive activities and interests. (Baron-Cohen, 1993). According to Power (1989) characteristics of children with autism is a disorder in six areas:

    
* Social interaction,
    
* Communication (language and speech),
    
* Behavioral-emotional,
    
* Pattern of play,
    
* Sensory and motor disorders
    
* Delayed or abnormal development.
These symptoms begin to appear from birth or as a child, usually before the child is 3 years old.
Autism in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV R is one of five types of disorders under the umbrella of PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder) outside of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Perpasiv developmental disorders (PDD) is a term used to describe a group of developmental disorders under (umbrella term) PDD, namely:

   
1. Autistic Disorder (Autism) Appear before the age of 3 years and indicated the existence of barriers in social interaction, communication and imaginative play skills and the presence of stereotyped behavior in the interests and activities.
   
2. Asperger's Syndrome Barriers to the development of social interaction and the presence of restricted interests and activities, generally do not show delays in language and speech, and has the intelligence level of an average to above average.
   
3. Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Referring to the term atypical autism, PDD-NOS diagnosis applies when a child does not show the overall criteria on a specific diagnosis (Autism, Asperger's or Rett Syndrome).
   
4. Rett's Syndrome is more common in girls and is rare in boys. Had experienced normal development and then a decline / loss of the ability he has; loss of functional ability is replaced with hand-move move your hands over and over again in the age range 1-4 years.
   
5. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) Shows the normal development during the first 2 years of age progression and then a sudden loss of abilities that have been achieved before.
Pervasive Diagnosis Develompmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD - NOS) is commonly used or worn in the United States to explain the existence of some characteristics of autism in a person (Howlin, 1998: 79). National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) in the United States stated that Autism and PDD - NOS is a developmental disorder that tends to have similar characteristics and symptoms appear before age 3 years. Both are neurological disorders that are affecting the ability to communicate, understanding language, play and ability to relate to others. The inability to adapt to change and the responses that are not fair to the sensory experience is often also linked to the symptoms of autism. 

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