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November 21-22, 2019 | Singapore
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Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology | Volume 3
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that
causes significant social, communication, and behavioral
challenges. Autism can be detected as young as 18 months
or younger, and by the age of 2, a diagnosis can be provided;
nevertheless, the vast majority of individuals do not receive
final diagnosis until they are much older. Autism does not
discriminate and can occur with all ages, racial and ethnic
groups. Autism is more common in boys than in girls and
researchers estimate the disorder to affect four times as many
boys as girls (Ubelacker, 2010). Autism is a growing epidemic
and the etiology is still unknown. Many individuals who carry
this diagnosis are socially oblivious and lack capacity with
judgment anddecisionmaking. There is some speculation that
autism is related to immunizations and environmental factors.
Although, autism is a lifelong developmental disability, those
diagnosed with high functioning autism are able to function
more independently than those diagnosed with profound or
severe autism. Moreover, coping with autism is a significant
concern for parents as they continue to struggle with finding
appropriate individualized transition plans, resources and
services needed to assist their children (Carter, 2014).
This presentation will illuminate both high functioning
autism and profound autism in an effort to address effective
treatment methodologies.
Some signs and symptoms associated with autism include the
following:
• Does not babble by 12 months
• Does not use gestures or single words by 12 to 18 months
• Does not say two-word phrases on their own by 24 months
• Loss of language and social skill
• Echolalia
• Limited eye contact
• Preoccupationwith preferred objects (socks, trains, and toys
that may move, etc.)
• Disengaged in parallel play
• Difficulty with transition and routines
• Sensory difficulties
• Prefers not to be cuddled
• Rigidity
• Literal thinkers
• Abstract
• Lacks friendships
• Exceptional memorization skills
Somemaladaptive behaviors that individuals with autismmay
experience include the following:
• Elopement/Wandering
• Detachment
• Soiling of the Clothing
• Aggression
• Property Destruction
•Oblivious to dangerous and/or hazardous situations
Amanda Carter
CARAFAP, USA
Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Effective
Treatment Methodologies to Mitigate Maladaptive Behaviors