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Autism Spectrum Disorder- Functional Abilities
The
spectrum of Autism disorder manifests in the form of varied signs and symptoms.
More so, research studies have revealed that early interventions significantly
improve its concomitant clinical prognosis and psychological progression.
However, early identification of this early neurodevelopmental condition is yet
to achieve its precision in practical terms. Sometimes, the umbrella of Autism
Spectrum Disorders is so misunderstood that children as well as adults with
this neurotypicality are despised and very often considered as ‘lesser
mortals’. Their functional abilities and skill sets are left in the lurch under
the veil of social communication problems and so-called behaviour disorders.
This not only violates child rights but also hinders their development as fully
functioning individuals. Under these circumstances, the need for functional
analysis of abilities and skill sets becomes imperative.
The
present study is an attempt to develop an ability rating scale and sketch out
the functional abilities as well as skill sets of children on the Autism
Spectrum from a quantitative and qualitative perspective. The rating scale
would serve as a useful and comprehensive tool for the ability assessment of
the children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; foster an in-depth understanding of
their current functional aspects; help the parents and professionals in the
developing and implementing appropriate behaviour management, individualized
educational plans and intervention approaches.
Professor
Ronald is based on detection, causes, types and treatment of abnormalities in
children Autism is a spectrum disorder. It implies that the manifestation of
its characteristic features, signs and symptoms show variations across the
individuals on the spectrum.
This also indicates that no two individuals
with ASD would show similar behavioural patterns, abilities and skill sets.
Given a proper environment and suitable services, people with Autism have the
ability to flourish and prosper in almost every walk of life. Owing to this
both quantitative and qualitative approach to identify and valorise children
with Autism becomes significant. The SMILES Ability Rating Scale has been
suggestive of high psychometric properties and usability domains. It can be
effectively used for sketching out the functional abilities and skill sets of
children on the Autism Spectrum.
