Abstract
This metanalysis scrutinizes the growth of the neurodevelopment condition known as “autism” as a modern-day phenomenon. Over the past decade and worldwide, estimates of increases between 50% to over 2000% in cases of Autistic Disorder diagnoses have been charted, studied and discussed. The rise in diagnoses of autism impacts us all. The world seeks greater awareness and understanding of the condition’s complexities; endeavors to provide research-proven strategies and accommodations to support affected individuals and their families; espouses evidence-based, best practices that adjust classroom pedagogy and teacher preparation methodology that best orient not only special education teachers, but ALL educators and related services personnel who communicate, collaborate and serve in the day-to-day, inclusive educational environment; and pursues responses from national and state education departments and ministries regarding their responsibilities to protect the civil rights of individuals with autism and improve the “systems” in which the children interact. Conclusions highlight the scramble to learn the researched and proven-successful information and productive therapies meaningful to students with autism and their families. Educators must learn and implement the interventions that enable individuals with autism to best cope, thrive and excel in environments that are safe and accepting of diversity. Recommended is continued research and creative programs that nurture and encourage the children with autism to achieve their potential.
Highlights
Autism is a global health crisis that knows no borders -- it does not discriminate based on nationality, ethnicity or social status
Over the past decade and worldwide, estimates of increases between 50% to over 2000% in cases of Autistic Disorder diagnoses have been charted, studied and discussed (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011) Autism Society, 2010
The rise in Suzanne Wright, of Autism Speaks: Approximately 67 million people are affected by autism around the world and we believe the solutions will come from a community of science and research without boundaries an important path to investigate causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increase international awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocate for the needs of all individuals with autism and their families in our global community
Summary
Autism is a global health crisis that knows no borders -- it does not discriminate based on nationality, ethnicity or social status. Diagnoses of autism impacts us all, as we search for greater awareness and understanding of the condition’s complexities; endeavor to provide research-proven strategies and accommodations in direct support of affected individuals and their families; determine evidence-based, best practices that adjust classroom pedagogy and teacher preparation methodology that orients special education teachers, but ALL
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