Autism

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Identification of the Background and Characteristics of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism
Joe Eader
Evangel University


Identification of the Background and Characteristics of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism
Autism is an interesting research field because pervasive disorders are very difficult to treat. In addition, autism is extremely problematic and contains a wide range of behaviors including deficits in language, perceptual, and motor development (Carson, Butcher &, Mineka, 2000, 565). Personally, I have never observed or confronted an autistic child or adult. However, I have spoken with many friends, peers, or family members that have experienced autistic people. These family members or peers have told me their various stories of frustration, discouragement, and depression with the developmental disorder. In addition, advertisements such as commercials on TV with Doug ...