Thrse Wood Autism spectrum disorder ASD and autism

Thérèse Wood

”Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. ” � Most obvious signs of ASD are found between the ages of 2 -3 � Autistic children can suffer from intellectual disability, difficulty in motor skills, lack ability to pay attention, and medical health issues �

� � � There is not just one type of Autism In the last 5 years gene mutations have been linked with the disorder Most cases are caused by combination of genes and environmental factors Most causes occur before the child is born (parental age at time of conception, maternal illness while pregnant, and periods of oxygen deprivation to baby’s brain) THESE ALONE DO NOT CAUSE THE DISORDER Role of Immune System is being researched as a potential cause Immunizations (MMR vaccine contains thimerosal) No link found

� Language- Table setting in a Foreign Language… � Fine Motor Skills- Large gardening gloves, small items, and string… � Visual- Goggles with smeared petroleum jelly across… � Perceptual- Walk duct tape line while looking through binoculars backwards… � Auditory/Attention- Headphones with loud noises or music and having to answer math problems in a short amount of time…

� 1 in 88 American Children have an ASD � 4 -5 times more common in boys than in girls � 1 of 54 boys in U. S. diagnosed � 1 of 252 girls in U. S. diagnosed � 10 -17 percent increase of those annually diagnosed � 2 Million Children in the U. S. have ASD

� 62 per 10, 0000 � 4. 3: 1 Male to Female Ratio

� “While in most developed countries, children with Autism go to special schools. In France, they see a psychiatrist to get talk therapy which is meant for people with Emotional and Psychological Problems. ” � "The French have a very idiosyncratic view of autism and, for some reason, they are not convinced by the evidence. “ � Complaints have been filed against France accusing them of not educating Autistic Children � Made them an excluded group and have made seldom progress in educating them � Fewer than 20% diagnosed attend school, instead they are kept home or go to a day hospital for psychiatric sessions

� French “Experts” insist that psychotherapy is essential � Use “Packing”- Wrap a nearly naked child in wet, cold towels in an attempt to reconnect the child with their bodies � Packing is used as “research”, and some “experts” say that they see remarkable results � Others say its barbaric and potentially dangerous and harmful especially to vulnerable children

� https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ab 8 m 6 N Kcm. Ns (Shameful Clip) � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Gmw_z 3 KPCPw (Packing) � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FO 1 W 7 i XTSQE (Day in the Life)

� Autismspeaks. org � Bestflag. blogspot. com � Usatoday. com � National Library of Medicine