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The pathophysiology of autism is the study of the physiological processes that cause or are otherwise associated with autism spectrum disorders . Autism's symptoms result from maturation-related changes in various systems of the brain. [1] How autism occurs is not yet well understood. Its mechanism can be divided into two areas: the ...
For adults with sleep-related disorders, music serves as a useful intervention in reducing stress. Approximately 25% of the population facing sleep difficulties regularly use music as a tool for relaxation. [ 2] This process can be either self-prescribed or under the guidance of a music therapist. Music therapy is introduced into the medical ...
High-functioning autism is characterized by features similar to those of Asperger syndrome. The defining characteristic recognized by psychologists is a significant delay in the development of early speech and language skills, before the age of three years. [ 12] The diagnostic criteria of Asperger syndrome exclude a general language delay.
Nonverbal autism. Nonverbal autism, also called nonspeaking autism, is a subset of autism spectrum disorder where the person does not learn how to speak. One study has shown that 64% of autistic children who are nonverbal at age 5 are still nonverbal 10 years later. [ 1][failed verification]
The Miracle Project. The Miracle Project is a theater and film program for autistic children and their siblings and friends, which was featured in the HBO documentary Autism: The Musical. [1] [2] The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and won two Emmy Awards and many Audience Awards. [2] [3]
Autism: The Musical is an independent documentary film directed by Tricia Regan. In April 2007, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.The film recounts six months of the lives of five children who are on the autism spectrum in Los Angeles, California as they write and rehearse for an original stage production.
Music therapy, an allied health profession, "is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program." [ 1] It is also a vocation, involving a deep commitment to music and the desire to ...
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised ( ADI-R) is a structured interview conducted with the parents of individuals who have been referred for the evaluation of possible autism or autism spectrum disorders. The interview, used by researchers and clinicians for decades, can be used for diagnostic purposes for anyone with a mental age of at ...