Transcript French vs. American Views of Autism

Thérèse Wood
”Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism
are both general terms for a group of complex
disorders of brain development. These disorders
are characterized, in varying degrees, by
difficulties in social interaction, verbal and
nonverbal communication and repetitive
behaviors.”
 Most obvious signs of ASD are found between the
ages of 2-3
 Autistic children can suffer from intellectual
disability, difficulty in motor skills, lack ability to
pay attention, and medical health issues
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There is not just one type of Autism
In the last 5 years gene mutations have been linked with
the disorder
Most cases are caused by combination of genes and
environmental factors
Most causes occur before the child is born (parental age at
time of conception, maternal illness while pregnant, and
periods of oxygen deprivation to baby’s brain) THESE
ALONE DO NOT CAUSE THE DISORDER
Role of Immune System is being researched as a potential
cause
Immunizations (MMR vaccine contains thimerosal) No link
found
 Language-
Table setting in a Foreign
Language…
 Fine Motor Skills- Large gardening gloves,
small items, and string…
 Visual- Goggles with smeared petroleum jelly
across…
 Perceptual- Walk duct tape line while looking
through binoculars backwards…
 Auditory/Attention- Headphones with loud
noises or music and having to answer math
problems in a short amount of time…
1
in 88 American Children have an ASD
 4-5 times more common in boys than in girls
 1 of 54 boys in U.S. diagnosed
 1 of 252 girls in U.S. diagnosed
 10-17 percent increase of those annually
diagnosed
 2 Million Children in the U.S. have ASD
 62
per 10,0000
 4.3:1 Male to Female Ratio
“While in most developed countries, children
with Autism go to special schools. In France,
they see a psychiatrist to get talk therapy which
is meant for people with Emotional and
Psychological Problems.”
 "The French have a very idiosyncratic view of
autism and, for some reason, they are not
convinced by the evidence.“
 Complaints have been filed against France
accusing them of not educating Autistic Children
 Made them an excluded group and have made
seldom progress in progress in educating them
 Fewer than 20% diagnosed attend school, instead
they are kept home or go to a day hospital for
psychiatric sessions
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 French
“Experts” insist that psychotherapy is
essential
 Use “Packing”- Wrap a nearly naked child in
wet, cold towels in an attempt to reconnect
the child with their bodies
 Packing is used as “research”, and some
“experts” say that they see remarkable
results
 Others say its barbaric and potentially
dangerous and harmful especially to
vulnerable children
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab8m6N
KcmNs (Shameful Clip)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmw_z3
KPCPw (Packing)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO1W7i
XTSQE (Day in the Life)
 Autismspeaks.org
 Bestflag.blogspot.com
 Usatoday.com
 National
Library of Medicine