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History of Autism

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    History of Autism

  • Leo Kanner, a psychiatrist at John Hopkins University, observed 11 children with a condition he labeled "Infantile Autsim" , which began the scientific study of autism.

    Leo Kanner, a psychiatrist at John Hopkins University, observed 11 children with a condition he labeled "Infantile Autsim" , which began the scientific study of autism.
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    Autism was thought to be caused by psychological factors and the parents were the ones to blame for their child's disability.

  • Hans Asperger, Viennesse pediatrician, observed characteristics in children similar to those in Kanner's description, except they had above average intelligence in specific areas and their language was considered typical.

    Hans Asperger, Viennesse pediatrician, observed characteristics in children similar to those in Kanner's description, except they had above average intelligence in specific areas and their language was considered typical.

  • Bruno Bettelheim claimed symptoms of autism are a result of detached mothers who don't love their children enough, "refrigerator mothers"

    Bruno Bettelheim claimed symptoms of autism are a result of detached mothers who don't love their children enough, "refrigerator mothers"

  • LSD was used experimentally during the 60s' when infantile autism and cildhood schizophrenia were thought to be mutual disorders.

    LSD was used experimentally during the 60s' when infantile autism and cildhood schizophrenia were thought to be mutual disorders.

  • Bernard Rimland attributed cause of autism to biology instead of poor parenting.

    Bernard Rimland attributed cause of autism to biology instead of poor parenting.
    Founded Autism Research Institute (ARI).
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    Technological advances contributed to a steady increase in autism research and changes in practice.

  • Dr. Eric Schoppler founded the TEACCH approach (Treatment and Education of Autisitic and Communication handicapped Children)

    Dr. Eric Schoppler founded the TEACCH approach (Treatment and Education of Autisitic and Communication handicapped Children)

  • Behavioral research began showing that children with autism are capable of learning through systematic and intensive operant learning methods.

  • Michael Rutter and Susan Folstein conducted a twin study of 21 pairs, with one of the pairs already diagnosed with autism. The results supported the notion that there is a genetic influence toward cognitive abnormality, including autism.

  • Lorna Wing was the first person to use the term 'Asperger's Syndrome'

    Lorna Wing was the first person to use the term 'Asperger's Syndrome'

  • ADOS and its sister research instrument, ADIR-R, make it possible to distinguish individuals with ASD from those with other health conditions or developmental disorders by the time child is 2yrs old.

  • Autism was added as a new elgibility category for special education and transition procedures were outlined in the PL101-476, IDEA of 1990.

  • Hans Asperger's syndrome was entered into the DSM-IV

  • Andrew Wakefield publishes study that reported there might be connectin between MMR vaccine and autism.

    Andrew Wakefield publishes study that reported there might be connectin between MMR vaccine and autism.

  • Children with autism become more involved with typical curriculum due to IDEA 2004 aligning provisions with those of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

  • Researchers admitted that they did not have enough evidence to tie MMR vaccine to the cause of autism.

    Researchers admitted that they did not have enough evidence to tie MMR vaccine to the cause of autism.

  • Lee Watchell suggests the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a technique to stop child child with autism from self-harming.

    Lee Watchell suggests the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a technique to stop child child with autism from self-harming.

  • In the DSM-5, all of the neurodevelopmental conditions have been removed except for the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

    In the DSM-5, all of the neurodevelopmental conditions have been removed except for the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

  • Current therapies and drugs used to treat autism include Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech therapy, and SSRIs such as fluoxine and proxitine.