2. Autism is a disease of brain development. The disease affects how the synapses and nerve cells connect and organize. The brain is unable to process information properly. Usual symptoms are little to no social interaction before the age of three, poor communication skills, low social interaction, and repetitive behavior. It is believed that the disease is genetic Autism is a disease? (Hume)
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4. What scientists do know is that a number of problems interfere with normal brain development. Cells migrate to the wrong place in the brain. Or, due to problems with the neural pathways or the neurotransmitters, some parts of the communication network may fail to perform. A problem with the communication network may interfere with the overall task of coordinating sensory information, thoughts, feelings, and actions. (Lathe)
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8. Annotated Bibliography Boyd, Brenda. Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 Tips and Strategies. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003. Print. The book was more of a guide for anyone caring for children or Asperger, telling how to cope with the child, what to expect, and how to handle specific situations. Lathe, Richard. Autism, Brain and Environment. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006. Print. This book had more facts about the Autistic Brain. What parts are affected and why. Weisner, Fred R. and Weisner, Lisa A. Practical Guide to Autism : What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Print. This book was similar to the tips and strategies book mentioned above. Noterdaeme, Michele, Elke Wriedt, and Christian Hahne. “Aspergers syndrome and high functioning autism: language, motor and cognitive profiles. “ European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 196 (2010): 475-481. Academic Search Complete . EBSCO. Web. 1 Aug 2011. This article was more of a profiled different cases of Autism. Kara Hume, et al. “Evaluation of Comprehensive Treatment Models for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders 40.4 (2010): 425-436. Academic Search Complete . EBSCO. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. Article described different treatments done for the disorder, such as the oxygen tank. Matson, Johnny L., Jonathan Wilkins, and Jill C. Fodstad. “Children with autism spectrum disorders: A comparison of those who regress vs. those who do not.” Developmental Neurorehabilitation 13.1 (2010): 37-45. Academic Search Complete . EBSCO. Web. 1 Aug. 2011. This article did a study on 160 children showing different tests on children to progress and regress.
