Autism. Diagnosis, causes, and treatments
Description
What is it like for people with autism, living among others yet always, in a sense, living alone? And how do their parents cope, as they care for them? Built around several case studies, this program distinguishes between high- and low-functioning autism; illustrates structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains; considers genetics, neurological diseases, and immune system anomalies as possible contributory factors; and discusses associated conditions, such as mental retardation, epilepsy, and echolalia. Applied behavior analysis, the TEACCH system, multisensory stimulation, and dietary interventions are also touched upon.
Runtime
53 min
Subjects
- Autism (57)
- Developmental disorders (30)
- Adolescent psychopathology (32)
- Child psychopathology (37)
- Developmental disabilities (95)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2001
Database
Films on Demand
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