What topic can I use for an Autism research paper?

Answer 1

The Autism "Epidemic:" Myth or Reality

Some people believe autism rates have skyrocketted.
They often blame vaccinations.

Others believe the rate of diagnosis is what has increased, not the incedence rate.

Given that Asperger's, the most common form of autism (62 - 86%), was not know to exist in America until 1990, it seems obvious that at least some of the increase is due to a better understanding & therefore a better diagnosis of Autism. People Asperger's were always around, just labeled as "odd," "geeks," or "not quite right."

Then I have to wonder how many of the kids with the more severe forms were labeled brain damage, or just retarded. Remember, until recently, the common belief was that autsim was caused by unloving, neglectful mothers. If a doctor KNEW the mother was very loving & attentive, he would likely rule out a dianosis of autism, therefore keeping the diagnosis rate artificially low (back in the 80's & before).

I've included the link to a question I asked about autism stats. Be sure to click on "comments" for a bit more info & links I found later.

BTW - most doctors agree the shots didn't cause autism & the preservative the skeptics THOUGHT caused autism has been out of the shots for 3 years now. You could explore whether the rate has gone down sense then.

Send me a copy of your paper when your done, if you don't mind. I'd be very interested. Good Luck

Answer 2

Parents coping with children that have autism: in denial, allowing child to be in a regular school system instead of a school that can address a child with autism's needs.

or
how can children with autism integrate with children in the public school system.
Hope this helps. An interview would go great with this report from a parent. You can also go to online support groups under a site that deals with the subject of autism in children. I have done a similiar report as this. Good luck I hope this can help.

Answer 3

How about recent advances in early detection?

I read about this software company that makes a computer game that is actually a test for autism and dyslexia.

To the child, it appears to be just another computer game, but it actually measures responses and provides test results for a doctor to follow up on. Take a look at the website, I think this is a great product. And no, I don't work for them or anything - no connection. Just thought it was a brilliant idea.

For your paper, you could ask them how it works, and compare it to other more traditional methods of detection, how mom's deal with it nowadays, etc.

Just a thought. hope this helps.

Answer 4

I was interested to learn that autism is a lot more common and undiagnosed in higher functioning autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - like socially avoidant or socially indifferent or socially awkward. Shyness may cover many such. Aspergers is more known now but I suspect there is a lot more to it. Also how to communicate with pictures more or other symbols. Or earlier ways to diagnose. I'd love to work on such a paper. Good luck.

Answer 5

The link between Autism and mercury in certain vaccines.

Answer 6

" Diet, Nutrition, and Autism. "

http://www.neurodiversity.com/diet.html

Answer 7

wow! what NetZomB said, can you believe that was part of my final paper/project for physical therapy assistant school.


fyi there is a lot of research and articles out there to look up.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

How autistic children that do martial arts have a better responce rate to those who do not.

Answer 10

Please see the webpages for more details on Autism.