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A 5 page examination of the considerations that autism entails from both a patient and a family perspective. This paper emphasizes that family involvement in the treatment plan is a critical component in enhancing not just patient but family welfare as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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An estimated one in two hundred people suffer from autism (Gotsch, 2000). For each of those victims there are several ancillary victims. Indeed, those
individuals who are actually afflicted with autism can have a phenomenal impact on the family in particular. The patient suffering from this condition often requires round-the-clock care and, consequently,
can take a tremendous emotional and economic toll on his or her loved ones and indeed society as a whole. Numerous interventions, however, can be employed to improve self
control and social interactions and, in general, improve the quality of the childs life and the quality of family life as a whole. Two of the most critical steps
in initiating these interventions are early diagnosis and family education. The introduction of such innovations as stimulus control technology can play a critical role in addressing the familial ravages
of autism. The diagnosis of autism is too often delayed because neither doctors not parents recognize the signs of the disorder
(Gotsch, 2000). Green (2001, 72) defines autism from a behavioral standpoint noting that it is a:
"syndrome of behavioral deficits and excesses that have a biological basis but are nonetheless amenable to change through carefully orchestrated, constructive interactions with the physical and social environment"
That said, however, once the condition is identified many professionals still are at a loss
as to how to deal with it. Families are often at an even greater loss. Families, however, often unconsciously recognize the root of their problems and strive, regardless
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