Interpretive Exercise Jessica Was Diagnosed with Strong Autistic Tendencies When She Was

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Interpretive Exercise
Jessica was diagnosed with strong autistic tendencies when she was nearly 3 years old.Until she was about two and a half years old,she had been progressing normally,and then,all of a sudden,the development stopped and she even began to slip backward.Within a short period she lost her verbal abilities.
-Write a descriptive case study of Jessica that illustrates: impaired social interaction,impaired communication,stereotyped and ritualistic behaviours,impaired cognition,and abnormal sensory perceptions.Rather than defining each of these characteristics,use examples of each to portray Jessica.

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Definitions:

Gay Community

A social group made up of individuals who identify as homosexual, often creating a culture and support network based on common experiences and challenges.

Socialization Stages

The process through which individuals learn the values, norms, and required behaviors which permit them to participate as members of an organization.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the customs, attitudes, and norms of a dominant or surrounding culture, often losing original identity characteristics.

Group Metamorphosis

The process by which a group evolves and changes its structure, behavior, or identity over time.