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Eugen Bleuler was the first person to use the term. He described it as form of schizophrenia.
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Used the term "Autism" to describe children with social and emotional problems. He stated " children displayed a powerful desire for aloneness"
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Hans Asperger describes a "milder" form of Autism know as Aspergers Syndrome
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This is released and talks about the diagnosis of mental disorders.
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At age 18, Temple Grandin, was diagnosed with Autism and later invents the Squeeze Machine that provides a deep touch pressure that is calming. Also LSD, electric schock, and behavioral change techniques are other forms of treatment for Autism.
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This was first discoved by Dr. Andreas Rett. It occurs mostly in girls and leads to severe impairments affecting every aspects of a childs life. This affects their ability to speak, walk, eat, and breath easily.
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This is the first major scientific journal that discusses autism research.
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The Individuals with Disabilites Education Act ensures a public education for all children along with different services if needed.
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This act allows disabled children, like children with autism, to recieve their education with non disabled peers. Also that special education students are not removed from the regular classroom.
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Listed in the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders. This differes from childhood schizophrenia.
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The Federal Government makes Autism a Special Education category; and the schools are required to identify and serve students with Autism.
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An article in The Lancet, states that the Measles and Mumps Rubella Vaccine causes Autism. This was later debunked.
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The CDC reports that 1 in 110 children have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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The DSM puts all subcategories of the condition into one umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
