Autism and Participation in Culture

Marta Wiszniowska-Majchrzyk, Zdzisław Majchrzyk Abstract Autism and autism related disorders were diagnosed at the beginning of the 20th century, yet the symptomsseem to have been with humanity from time immemorial. Recent studies in autism and Asperger’ssyndrome go in two directions; retrospective that is diagnosing famous figures from the past, and researching present day epidemic spread.…

Development of Self-Help Skills of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Justina Tamošūnienė, Laima Mikulėnaitė, Jovita Petrulytė, Juozas Raistenskis, Alvydas Juocevičius Abstract One of the major factor influencing functional and social adaptation of the person is aquirement of independance and self-help skills. Ability to take care of oneself and to be less dependent from other persons improves self esteem, enhances adaptation in the environment. One of…

Development of Self-Help Skills of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Justina Tamošūnienė, Laima Mikulėnaitė, Jovita Petrulytė, Juozas Raistenskis, Alvydas Juocevičius Abstract One of the major factor influencing functional and social adaptation of the person is aquirement of independance and self-help skills. Ability to take care of oneself and to be less dependent from other persons improves self esteem, enhances adaptation in the environment. One of…