learning companion

learning companion

In this assignment, you will refer to the DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors and a video about autism to answer questions.

1. Learn more about the symptoms of autism in the DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors.
2. reference for number 1.Dailey, S. F., Barrio Minton, C. A., Karl, S., & Gill, C. S. (2014). Structural, philosophical, and major diagnostic changes. In DSM-5 learning companion for counselors (pp. 9-28). Hoboken: American Counseling Association.
3. Watch Part 1 of Dr. Oz’s seven-part television series “What Causes Autism?“
4. Answer questions about the cases. Click here to download the assignment questions.
5. link for # 2 https://www.doctoroz.com/videos/what-causes-autism…
6. question to answer
7. part 1:
   How would you define Autism? Is it a mental health, mental illness, or developmental issue?
   
   
   
   
   Part 2:
   Family One: Eileen is a single-parent mother with three autistic children. Gianna is eight years old, Marz is six, and Vincent is six.
   
   
   What are the challenges that Eileen faces with her children? What behaviors did you see in the video that would indicate Autism was present in her children? Who was the “guardian angel” that she spoke about in the video? Why is this resource important for her son? Do you think being a single parent is an issue for her? How so?
   
   
   Family Two: Alison Singer is the mother of Jodie who is 13 years of age. Alison is also the president of the Autism Science Foundation that funds research on autism.
   
   
   What are the challenges that Alison faces with Jodie? What behaviors did you see in the video that would indicate Autism was present? What are Alison’s fears? Do you think her role as president of the Autism Science Foundation affects her ability to care for Jodie in any way?
   
   
   Family Three: Charles is a married father of Malik, who is six years of age.
   
   
   What are the challenges that Charles faces with Malik? What behaviors did you see in the video that would indicate Autism was present? Does Charles have any advantages or disadvantages in caring for his son as a married, adult man?