Women who smoke during pregnancy ‘may be more likely to have a child with Asperger’s syndrome’

Women who smoke during pregnancy could be more likely to have a child with high-functioning autism, say researchers.

‘It has long been known that autism is an umbrella term for a wide range of disorders that impair social and communication skills,’ said lead author Professor Amy Kalkbrenner from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

‘What we are seeing is that some disorders on the autism spectrum, more than others, may be influenced by a factor such as whether a mother smokes during pregnancy.’

 

Babies who don’t recognize their name may be autistic

Babies who do not respond when their name is called at the age of one are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, say researchers.

They claim the simple test could pick up babies who need help at an earlier age, which will improve their prospects.

 

How to Deal With Autism in a Classroom

Not every student in a classroom can be taught in the same way. Some students have special needs that the teacher needs to address.There is a growing number of students who have autism. Autism is a brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, socialize and maintain normal relationships with other people. It is part of a group of disorders known as the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The effects of autism range from person to person. Some of the symptoms include communication difficulties, resisting change, or appearing detached or withdrawn in social situations. The intellectual abilities of someone with autism also range. Some people with autism can be highly intelligent, but might be awkward in social situations. Many students with autism are taught in a traditional classroom. Therefore, a teacher needs to know how to deal with a student in the classroom who has autism.

 

Merokok Selama Kehamilan Berpotensi Anak Autis

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Jakarta, Wanita yang merokok selama kehamilan cenderung melahirkan bayi yang menderita salah satu jenis autisme yaitu gangguan Asperger.

“Autisme adalah istilah umum untuk beberapa jenis gangguan yang merusak kemampuan sosial dan komunikasi,” ungkap Amy Kalkbrenner, asisten profesor di University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health dan ketua tim peneliti.

“Apa yang kami lihat adalah beberapa gangguan pada spektrum autisme bisa jadi dipengaruhi oleh faktor seperti apakah seorang ibu merokok selama kehamilan.”

 

Case Study: Autism and Vaccines , Hannah Poling

Have u ever heard about Hannah Poling ?

What happened to little, red-haired Hannah Poling is hardly unique in the world of autism. She had an uneventful birth; she seemed to be developing normally — smiling, babbling, engaging in imaginative play, speaking about 20 words by 19 months. And then, right after receiving a bunch of vaccines, she fell ill and it all stopped.