research paper

Autism: What is it?

Kipsey Broussard

Liberty University

References

Clinton, T. E., & Sibcy, G. (2006). Loving your child too much: How to keep a close relationship with your child without overindulging, overprotecting, or over controlling. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

With children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder there is a greater risk that the child will also have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. There is hope still for a well behaved child. Clinton and Sibcy’s book serves to guide parents through the tough times so that they can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Lai, M., Dr, Lombardo, M. V., PhD, & Baron-Cohen, S., Prof. (2014). autism. Lancet, the, 383(9920), 896-910. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61539-1

This article defines Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as explaining all factors including risk, protective factors, as well as gestational factors. There are many early signs and screenings to help with prognosis and outcome.

Masi, A., DeMayo, M. M., Glozier, N., & Guastella, A. J. (2017). An overview of autism spectrum disorder, heterogeneity and treatment options. Neuroscience Bulletin, 33(2), 183-193. doi:10.1007/s12264-017-0100-y

Autism is shown to be gender biased favoring the male gender. Diagnosis is based on observation of atypical behaviors and social interaction.

Mire, S. S., Gealy, W., Kubiszyn, T., Burridge, A. B., & Goin-Kochel, R. P. (2017). Parent perceptions about autism spectrum disorder influence treatment choices. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 32(4), 305-318. doi:10.1177/1088357615610547

There are over 100 treatments for core features of autism. It is primarily up to the discretion of the parents. The treatment choices are closely based on the family’s socioeconomic status, where they live, and racial background. The parent’s perception of ASD also plays a major role in the treatment they choose.

Sharma, S. R., Gonda, X., & Tarazi, F. I. (2018). Autism spectrum disorder: Classification, diagnosis and therapy. Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 190, 91-104. doi:10.1016/j.pharmthera.2018.05.007

This article will explain new classifications relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will explain the 7 different assessments used to diagnose Autism. There are also 16 different disorders associated with Autism.

Spain, D., Sin, J., Linder, K. B., McMahon, J., & Happé, F. (2018). Social anxiety in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 52, 51-68. doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2018.04.007

Children as well as adults that are on the spectrum also deal with several conditions that are secondary to the Autism diagnosis. Two main secondary conditions are anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorder. These conditions are usually manifested in early childhood but are manageable with different treatments.