The Unique Challenges of Teaching Exceptional LearnersTeaching as a profession has been considered to be one of the most fruitful, as well as one of the most challenging. It requires an individual to be responsible for bestowing knowledge on a group of learners while being extremely aware of each one's strengths and weaknesses. It can be aptly stated that no two pupils are the same, and therefore the teaching methodology has to be differentiat...
The Complex Process of Parenting a Child with Special NeedsThe process of parenting a child with special needs is complex and can be associated with seeking special care support and need for the children (Cologon, 2014). The same is also reflected in the case of Mrs Marko. Mrs Marko planned for her child in the late years of her life. The family of Mrs Marko was not supportive of this decision of hers, limiting her access to emotional support ...
MethodsThe objective of the study was to describe the relation between birth order of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and ways of delivery at birth, together with the phenomenon of reproductive stoppage and the number of siblings in the case families (families of children with ASD in the study), and to ascertain whether the incidence of ASD has any relation to the delivery method. 196 participants with ASD and 54 non autistic ...
Background on VaccinesVaccines are the biological tools used for acquiring active immunity against a wide range of diseases, and presently research is going on across the world to bring remarkable advancements in this field (Healer and Cowman 2016). Controversies regarding vaccines are coming in the limelight in recent times against the advanced scientific research and their wider application in the field of medical science. Though vaccines ha...
Problem StatementThe recent years have seen the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) increase at unprecedented rates. So far, the developmental condition is listed among the major cases of mental disorders in various parts of the worlds including the UK, US, and India. Note that the incidence rates in the mentioned regions are 1 in 64, 1 in 68, and 1 in 150 respectively (Kuriakose & Lahiri 2017). Such a realization is quite devast...
Background InformationThis report aims to discuss individuals with complex support needs on a person living with autism. The case study will focus on a client called Jack (not his real name). Jack was born with autism, a mental condition, which was present from his early childhood. This condition characterises great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with others as well as in using language and abstract concepts. The study...
Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD) is a variety of conditions that is characterized by decreased social behavior, language and communication related issues, and several specific type of activities which is unique to the individual (Neale et al. 2012). The symptoms of autism can be observed from the early childhood and after that those symptoms and associated activities persist up to adolescence and adulthoo...
Communication SkillsMy son is 19 years old and he is suffering from Autism. I am exploring the various opportunities that would allow my son to live a better life. This course is all about the future work environment and it helps us to be ready to face the future without much difficulty. As a fresher, it is very difficult to find an opportunity and then prove the capability. This course will make me feel confident and this confidence would imp...
Introduction to DSMQuestion:There are several changes from DSM IV to DSM 5 manuals in diagnostic criteria and grouping. Critically evaluate three of these major changes.Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is an authoritative guide published by American Psychological Association (APA) used by health care professionals guiding the diagnosis for mental disorders containing symptoms, descriptions and criteria. Many editions o...