History: The World of Autism

What is autism?

• Autism Spec Disorder

• A neurological disease that can be transmitted.

• A neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.

He coined the word "autism" in 1908 among severely withdrawn schizophrenic patients.

• Eugen Bleuleree

• Eugen Bleuler

• Hans Asperger

• Bruno Bettelheim

He claimed that the problem in the children was due to the coldness of their mothers. He separated the children from their parents. Kanner and ____ both worked towards making hypotheses that showed autistic children had frigid mothers.

• Bernard Rimland

• Bruno Bettelheim

• Hans Asperger

• Hansel Asperger

People with autism are best suited for jobs that entail repetitive tasks.

• True

• False

Although social interaction is impaired in people with ASD, this does not mean they cannot form relationships with others. Individuals with ASD can and do have fulfilling relationships with family, friends, spouses, and children.

• True

• False

Dan Akroyd, Adam Young, and Susan Boyle have autism spectrum.

• True

• False