Layout of Report
Introduction
What is autism?
Harmful
Alternative Ways of Diagnosing/Intervening
Why is diagnosing an issue?
Beneficial
Finding Support
Empowering the Spectrum
Subjective Method
Vulnerabilities to Stigma and Stereoptypes
Case Study: Anderson
Case Study: Temple Grandin
Case Study: Donald T.
Case Study: Alex Goodenough
Helped the Cattle Industry
Special Abilities vs Difficulties
Integral part of personality
Changed perspective of difference and variation
Identified problems exhibited
Intervention prevents future mishaps
Helps us to understand from client's persepctive
Introversion vs disability
Outdated views on assessment
Lack of standardisation
Other successful interventions
Research lacking validity
Labelling the 'disorder' or the person?
Blinded by expectations
Misconceptions/myths prevent people from understanding autism
Similar attitudes to other mental conditions
Restricts potential/capabilities in the workplace, career opportunities etc.
Stephen Shore: “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”
Oxford Dictionary Definition
Dictionary of Psychology Definition
Etymology of word
Contemporary Debate - is autism overdiagnosed?
Criticisms of Theory of Mind
Diagnostic Criteria focuses more on labels
Disability or difference?
Brain Scans
Avaaz program