Ariel,who Loves the Color Red and Playing with Blocks,was Diagnosed

question 35

Essay

Ariel,who loves the color red and playing with blocks,was diagnosed with autism at four years of age.She has large deficits in social interactions and frequently exhibits rocking behavior.
a. Discuss at least two factors that will make Ariel difficult to treat.
b. Describe the method of treatment you would recommend for Ariel. What is the major complaint associated with this treatment?

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Definitions:

Movement Disorders

Medical conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of movement.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.

Hallucinations

Sensory perceptions that appear to be real but are created by the mind, without an external stimulus, often seen in psychiatric conditions.

Sounds

Acoustic waves that propagate through air or another medium, which can be perceived when they make contact with an individual's or an animal's ear.