ADHD And Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Case Study

If middle schoolers learn what introverts and extroverts are and how they are both important in the world, they can learn how to be kind and nice to them (extroverts and introverts) and how to also be kind to themselves.” (Katz, Jennifer. Personal interview. 20 Feb 2023. ) By reading "Quiet Power," introverted seventh-graders can learn coping strategies to manage social anxiety and stress, such as finding quiet spaces to retreat to and practicing mindfulness

Debbie is an 8 year old girl who was recently referred for a psychological evaluation by her mother, who is concerned about Debbie’s levels of introversion, refusal to go to school, loss of interest in activities she once enjoyed, and perfectionism. A collection of quantitative and qualitative methods were used to gather information about Debbie’s social emotional and behavioral functioning in order to address the mother’s concerns. During the assessment, parent interviews were used to gather information about her social and developmental history and her ability to cope with adversity at home and in community settings. Standardized teacher ratings were used to assess Debbie’s social, emotional, and behavioral functioning to provide relative comparisons against normative expectations and/or peer behaviors. Classroom observations were conducted during the assessment to provide additional relative comparisons.

ADHD is a hyperactivity disorder with many symptoms that can be treated through therapy, emotional counselling, and use of

According to Joshua’s social and emotional performance sheet, Joshua is a sweet and shy yet reserved child. Upon entering the classroom in the morning, the teacher has to encourage Joshua to greet his friends as well as display good eye contact. According to the information provided by Ms. Jackson, Joshua displayed the ability to improvement his social skills. Joshua must receive a level of encouragement in order for Joshua to participate in large group activities such as gym and movement. Surprisingly, Joshua would initiative conversation with adults about topics unrelated to school but would initiate interactions unless encouraged.

Theory of mind is probably one of the most significant developments in early childhood social cognition. “Theory of mind” refers to our understanding of individuals, each with his or her mental states – such as feelings, motives, wants, and thoughts. They use the theory of mind to explain our behavior towards others, by telling them what we think and want. Also, how we interpret other people’s talk and behavior by being conscious of their thoughts and wants. This study is essential to human development because it helps us understand how children think when it comes to other.

Social interaction problems arise when persons with autism find it very difficult to mingle. Problems associated with interaction include finding it difficult to establish and maintain friendship, lack of interest in people, withdrawing oneself from other people, not paying attention in anything, being distant, and difficulty in expressing one’s feelings and emotions. Social imagination is being able to understand a person’s behavior, thoughts, feelings, and a person’s creativity. People with autism find it hard in imagination due to problem such as general imagination difficulty, trouble in comprehension of future events, challenge in shifting to new and unfamiliar situations, and finding it difficult to understand other person’s feelings, actions, and thoughts. Autism in the Inclusive Classroom Inclusive classroom entails bringing of students with and without disabilities together in school to access education in a general class.

Many overlook the importance of digestive health and often take good digestion for granted. Digestive health has its importance in many different aspects of your wellbeing. It is responsible for the intake and absorption of vitamins, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. All of those are considered some of the most essential parts to having a functioning human body. However, not only does your digestive system regulate what you consider fuel for your body, it also nourishes your immune system and is directly connected to your brain through the existence of a bi-directional gut-brain axis.

Many children with ADHD have serious issues with making as well as keeping friends. Up to seventy percent of students with ADHD/CD have no close friends by the time they excel to fourth grade. This can often be the result of the student trying to be the center of attention or by students trying to do things in their own way, which might be viewed as weird from other perspectives. Other times, they can talk too loudly or try too hard to show off in front of the other children their age. By helping children to recognize appropriate and inappropriate behavior, they have a better chance of getting along with their classmates if they are taught to recognize appropriate and inappropriate behavior.

ADHD, also known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, affects many young children all across the world (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).There are many different signs and symptoms based on age and gender (ADHD by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You). Just because one had symptoms of ADHD does not mean he or she has ADHD, check with a licensed doctor to be sure (ADHD in Children). ADHD is a brain disorder that ongoing patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity occurs that interferes with function or development. If one has inattention they tend to wander off task, they lack patience, have limited focus, and are more disorganized. If they have higher rates of hyperactivity they tend more to move about constantly in situations where it is not appropriate, fidget, tap, and talk more than others.

It is in the early years that students start to develop socially and emotionally (Mayer & Geher, 1996). There are different aspects of social emotional development; for instance, emotional understanding, self regulation, and pro-social skills. Self-regulation is the ability to control ones emotions, manage ones behavior, feelings, thoughts; and the ability to focus. Being able to follow social standards and control one’s behavior is a trademark of progression and socialization throughout the early years (Kochanska, Coy, & Murray, 2001). Pro-social skills are the ability to relate to positive and helpful behavior that helps promote social acceptance and friendships.

ASD children may exhibit an unusually repetitive use of language. They often adhere to a specific routine and are inflexible when trying to change it. Children with ASD may not engage in social and imaginative play but can express an unusually intense interest in certain specific subjects. Observing these behaviors is the first clue for a parent or clinician to consider an ASD diagnosis. (“Autism Fact Sheet”,

Living with a child with ADHD is often a challenge as they require more monitoring and supervision. Problems with schoolwork might require parents to spend evenings helping with homework. If parents are not able to work together to provide consistency, they could end up arguing and being at odds with one another. Quite often one parent might feel the other is too harsh, while one feels the other is too lenient. Siblings can often feel neglected or resentful as children with ADHD are impulsive, acting without thinking and possibly causing arguments with their siblings.

pp.43-62. This study describes the academic, social, and behavioral performances of elementary and secondary students with emotional and behavioral disorders receiving services in a self-contained school for students with serious behavior problems, with an emphasis on how schools adjust and problem behaviors patterns predicted academic performance. Students with EBD commonly engage in behaviors that negatively affect their educational performance. Increasing evidence shows negative academic outcomes typically of this

I know from experience in tutoring in elementary classrooms, “brain breaks” are a great way to relax on the lessons for a minute and let the kids recharge. This is extremely useful for children with ADHD because they have trouble focusing on one task for long periods of time. These breaks keep all of the students from feeling overwhelmed and drained, and lets them have a little fun to refocus their

Because many mental disorders can be considered special needs, this paper will primarily look into individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These individuals are teased in schools for irregular speech and behavior