Biological Contribution - Understanding ASD
- Created by: Laura
- Created on: 04-05-13 13:07
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- Biological - understanding ASD
- Ideas/Theories
- EMB!
- brain structure - heavier
- brain function - more systemising
- hormones - testosterone in womb at 8 weeks
- genetics - 'broader autistic phenotype'
- Who/How it's helped
- removal of prejudice/labels e.g naughty
- removes blame from parents
- changed teaching methods in schools
- therapies e.g lego therapy
- Strong
- observable - PET/MRI
- ethical - removes blame
- Baron-Cohen = low empathisers; high systemisers
- Falter = better at mental rotation tasks
- 60-90% conc rate in MZ + 5% in DZ = genetic link
- 90% aspergers are male
- Weak
- Baron-Cohen = not scientific
- T.O.M = alternative view but has a bio cause so complementary theories
- eugenics = unethical - result in genetic alteration
- termination not right as wouldn't know severity
- Ellis = theory provides better explanation for Aspergers
- Ideas/Theories
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