Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Autism, Romanian orphanages, social institutions, play behavior
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Sociology
Abstract
Orphans in developing countries raised in social institutions often manifest extreme developmental delays. Autism is a common layman diagnosis for such children due to the pattern of their developmental delays. Most orphans raised in such situations show severe delays in language skills, social interaction, and play behavior. All three of these delays are very characteristic of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. However, deeper investigation shows autism to be a more intricate and pervasive disorder.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Natalie and Seggar, Dr. John
(2014)
"Autism in Romanian Orphanages,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 371.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/371