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Autism: Society’s Change Of View Throughout the 19th Century to Modern Day

References

Baron-Cohen, Simon. Theory of mind in normal development. Cambridge, CB2 3EB, UK: Departments of Experimental Psychology and Psychiatry, 2001.Greenspan, Stanley I., and Serena Wieder. Engaging autism: using the floortime approach to help children relate, communicate, and think. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV-TR.. 4th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 2000Wolff. S. The History Of Autism. Edinburgh, August 2003Matson, Johnny L., and Noha F. Minshawi. Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders: a critical analysis. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2006

Anita Aidun

Transformation of Autism

Autos - Self

1940s - Schizophrenia

Various treatments and existential research have helped society understand Autism and how the disorder works. Those diagnosed with Autism was seen as being mental handicapped, emotionally disturbed or even just poorly behaved. and now research has completely changed that

Treatment

In the past, Autism was treated with LSD, Electric Shock and behavioural change techniques, basically with pain and punishment rather than patience and understanding.

Today, types of treatment for autism include:

- Biomedical

- Behavioural

- Communication

- Sensory

Defiance of Social Norms

Autism defies the social norms of those with mental disabilities. Those who suffer from mental disabilities are deemed less intelligent whereas those with Autism challenge that due to their significant intelligence in certain areas. They are compensated by their lack of social skills with a vast opportunity for intellect.

What is Autism

Autism spectrum disorders are a range of complex developmental disorders that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language and the ability to relate to others

Characteristics include

- Communication problems

- Difficulty relating to people, things, and events

- Repetitive body movements or behaviours

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