CE340 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children

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CE340 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders in Young Children

Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

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Event/Theory Impact to the Field Theory of ASD
Pioneer views of ASD prior to 1900s Describe the historical impact of the event to the field. Consider the following:

·         How did the term/diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder originate?

·         Why was this event impactful during this time?

·         What were the perceptions of ASD during this time?

·         How has this event changed perceptions today?

 Connect the event to a theory of ASD. Consider the following:

·         How is this event directly related to this theory?

·         How is the theory applied to the field today?
Clinicians and researchers associated autism spectrum disorder with “refrigerator mothers” and childhood schizophrenia. Describe the historical impact of the event to the field. Consider the following:

·         How did the term/diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder originate?

·         Why was this event impactful during this time?

·         What were the perceptions of ASD during this time?

·         How has this event changed perceptions today?

 Connect the event to a theory of ASD. Consider the following:

·         How is this event directly related to this theory?

·         How is the theory applied to the field today?
The standardization of diagnostic criteria for ASD, including a discussion of Ivar Lovaas’ intensive behavior therapy results Describe the historical impact of the event to the field. Consider the following:

·         How did the term/diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder originate?

·         Why was this event impactful during this time?

·         What were the perceptions of ASD during this time?

·         How has this event changed perceptions today?

 Connect the event to a theory of ASD. Consider the following:

·         How is this event directly related to this theory?

·         How is the theory applied to the field today?
The study published by Andrew Wakefield in 1998 suggesting that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine causes autism Describe the historical impact of the event to the field. Consider the following:

·         How did the term/diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder originate?

·         Why was this event impactful during this time?

·         What were the perceptions of ASD during this time?

·         How has this event changed perceptions today?

 Connect the event to a theory of ASD. Consider the following:

·         How is this event directly related to this theory?

·         How is the theory applied to the field today?
Revision of the DSM-5 Describe the historical impact of the event to the field. Consider the following:

·         How did the term/diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder originate?

·         Why was this event impactful during this time?

·         What were the perceptions of ASD during this time?

·         How has this event changed perceptions today?

 Connect the event to a theory of ASD. Consider the following:

·         How is this event directly related to this theory?

·         How is the theory applied to the field today?

 

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