WHAT IS AUTISM?Adreena Lind

Abnormal Psychology 410

January 25, 2014

Pr. Jennifer Parsons-Rivera

EXPLAINING AUTISM

• There is no clear indication of how

autism develops.

• Autism occurs on a broad spectrum.

• Several biological abnormalities have

been associated with autism.

• Symptoms range from mild to severe.

THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM

• Psychodynamic Theories

• Cognitive Theories

• Behavioral Theories

• Biological Theories

• Sociocultural Theories

REFERENCES

Hansell, J. & Damour, L. (2008). Abnormal Psychology (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley

Health (n.d.) Psychodynamic Intervention retrieved from http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/FE478B6B8CE5C636CA257BF0001FA0E5/$File/autrpsy.pdf database.

Images:

Tim McPherson (2009) Autism retrieved from http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/treehouse_table database. (Slide 2)

Icare4Autism (2014) Easy At-Home “Sensory-Motor Enrichment Exercises” retrieved from http://www.icare4autism.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ICare-pic-5-20-131.jpeg database. (Slide 3, bottom left)

Home (n.d) Choosing the Right High School for a High Functioning Child with autism retrieved from http://www.autismkey.com/choosing-the-right-school-for-a-high-functioning-child-with-autism/ database. (Slide 3, top right)