Sociology - Social Problems - Autism

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I created this video for a semester-long project in a Sociology class called Social Problems. It was meant to inform my class (and others) about the rising number of cases of autism in the US. It has segments of video in it from "Autism Every Day" and the "Oprah Winfrey Show".

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Thank you for ... ( 1 year ago by biomedbeliever)

Thank you for speaking for the children who can't, you are a true hero!

My son is almost 13 ... ( 1 year ago by gizzard968)

My son is almost 13, is autistic.
I dont spend money for theraphy because the
schools take care of it. I dont keep him home
because of what others might think. I tell them
when they are staring at him. He's autistic.
He enjoys movies, coloring, cars, everything
that a "normal" 13 yr old boy does. I love him
and he loves me. Dont live your life in a box because
of your child. Show and teach your child. You have to be the teacher for your child. Learning starts at home.

OMG I CANT BELIEVE ... ( 1 year ago by Anakincc)

OMG I CANT BELIEVE YOU PEOPLE, WHY ARE YOU ONLY SHOWING AND GIVING THE OPPINIONS OFF THE FUCKING PARENTS ??! feel for the parents, if you want, BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND, ITS THE CHILDREN WHO ARE SUFFERING MOST !!!!

AMEN! ( 1 year ago by happynurse63)

AMEN!

When those children ... ( 1 year ago by AuRatio)

When those children grow older, and they speak on their own behalf, and condemn the search for a cure and the therapies which are harmful - note that I am not against interventions (I am currently in speech therapy, in fact), just the harmful ones such as ABA and the use of aversives like electric shocks.
I know, because I was one of those kids.

I'm not a huge fan ... ( 1 year ago by mcsemel)

I'm not a huge fan of DTT/Lovaas methods of ABA, either, because they're so rigid. My son is in a program at Emory that uses Incidental Teaching, *based* upon the behavioral theories found in ABA. The therapy is done in a child's natural environment, at the child's pace, and activities are child-driven. Learning is meant to be enjoyable; my son loves the program and has never once been sat down at a table for hours on end, doing a task over and over until he mastered it.

My concerns with ... ( 1 year ago by AuRatio)

My concerns with some of the therapies out there (note that I write 'some') is less about the methods of therapy (as aversives aren't as common) as much as the aims of the therapy. For instance, trying to make a child learn eye contact is possible, but from my experience and those of all the other autistics I've known and communicated with, eye contact remains painful, no matter how much we can do it. Eye contact is one of those areas that society should adapt to.

Blessed are those ... ( 1 year ago by FaithHope96)

Blessed are those who love there children enough to sacrifice and make the child 1st as it should be. THE WORLD of people with there heads in the sand need to WAKE UP>IT IS AN EPIDEMIC AND IT NEEDS TO BE PREVENTED. Who will take care of all these children when the parents pass away? Get a grip, these children don't grow up and speak for themselves..THEY ARE NONVERBAL!Statistics for "CURE" are low. Most people,unless they are rich go bankrupt trying to save their child from HELL.

I find this very ... ( 1 year ago by FaithHope96)

I find this very hard to believe. My children are autistic. What did your parents do to bring you back from being nonverbal? Austic children don't just start talking without major intervention.Thank God for parents.Electric Shock I have never heard of for this.? ABA..is only behavior with rewards like chips, a toy, favorite book etc done in repetition until a child understands what you want them to do.

I do not want to be ... ( 1 year ago by AuRatio)

I do not want to be prevented. Nonverbal doesn't mean incapable of communication. Communication can be learned - even if as late as age 10 or 12, that is fine. (by the way, nonverbal, unresponsive does not mean non-thinking). Being autistic is not hell, except when well-meaning but misguided people force you to unwanted touch, and verbal communication. I can hardly speak coherently half the time.

"Austic children ... ( 1 year ago by AuRatio)

"Austic children don't just start talking without major intervention." --FaithHope96
Actually, a person in my class at community college didn't speak a word until he was about 6 years old. When he did, though, he spoke in full sentences, and this without intervention. Today, he appears MUCH more "high-functioning" than I do, and was even skipped a grade. There are other examples,
but even speaking is not necessary for communication. I reccommend "Being an Unperson" on YouTube.

wow, i very much ... ( 1 year ago by sweetchiq13)

wow, i very much enjoyed this video

hey. autism varies ... ( 11 months ago by hydrocitg)

hey. autism varies frm low functioning to high, some kids are harder 2 control and same arent, ther are some autistics that mayb b 4-5 times more autistic than yu, and thats when these philanthropist programs,come in hand,so give them a break an try 2 understand.

Thank you for your ... ( 11 months ago by theutubeviewers)

Thank you for your video. It was very factual and informative. Thank you for providing reliable sources for your data such as CDC.

I had behavioural ... ( 11 months ago by TwilightLink37)

I had behavioural problems when I was a little kid. That was a sign of Asperger Syndrome and diagnosed with it at age 7. I matured over the past 8 years since the diagnosis and feel great about myself- though I'm overweight! I found out I had Asperger Syndrome when I was 14. I know it was a little late to know, but it's good to know...and now I know! I've known I've had it for a year and I know so much about it! :)

It's so sad what ... ( 11 months ago by TwilightLink37)

It's so sad what families have to put up with. It's so sad- and serious- that 67 kids are diagnosed each day! Every 20 minutes...a child is diagnosed with Autism... I just hope they find the cause and cure ASAP!

well dont feal bad, ... ( 11 months ago by tonystony123)

well dont feal bad, Ifound out when Iwas 19. It's just normal for me. There is no reason you can't be productive. Dont frustrate yourselves trying to be someone your not or fixing what you think is wrong. If peoplr don't understand than they don't deserve your effort.

It's only those LFA ... ( 10 months ago by RichardSwayne)

It's only those LFA pricks!

In just a few years ... ( 10 months ago by autismtookmickie)

In just a few years all this severely autistic children will be adults. Where in society, will there be a place for them?

Thank you so much ... ( 7 months ago by joanielovesjazz)

Thank you so much for producing this video. Bryce is ADORABLE! Time, Money, and Social Stigma - you have got that right. My daughter was just diagnosed at age 13 when we switched from a Primary Care Physician to a Paediatrician. Finally everything all makes sense. Good luck with your journey. All the best to you!

why did they stop ... ( 7 months ago by nmste)

why did they stop calling it centers for disease control and prevention, what happened to the prevention

a very good factual ... ( 6 months ago by indywordfx)

a very good factual video and a nice strong message at the end thankyou.

Very nice film. I ... ( 6 months ago by 3mphdk)

Very nice film. I have a teeange nephew with autism, and while we grew up together I realized, that it was not only my sister that had a child with autism, but the whole family. As a parent to an autistic child you depend on the help from people who love you - like in most families - and the family just have to accept the responsibility (could be cool with an sociological study on this topic and how it affects the family ties - positive and negativ ways).
Good luck with your son!

I am autistic, an ... ( 1 month ago by ischlopischlo)

I am autistic, an autistic, just like I'm a male and a white person, and not a 'person with maleness' or 'person with white skin'. This 'have autism' thing is bullcrap. There are autistics and there are neurotypicals. There is no such a thing as a neurotypical with autism, nor autistic with neurotypicalism.

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