Causes of Autism: Current Theories

LEARNING PAPER #3 CAUSES OF AUTISM PAPER:

• Watch the short video clip about the Real Rain Man: Real Rain Man or research him on the Internet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2T45r5G3kA

• Review the Causes of Autism Web Search the Causes of Autism and write a brief learning paper about what you learned about the current theories.

Here are some possible links: Kim Peek, the Real Rainman

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/22/kim-peek-rain-man-dies

You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJjAbs-3kc8

You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0lVdxXTANA

Learning Papers: As proficient writing skills are an essential element of graduate education, you will do a significant amount of writing. Four learning papers are required over the duration of the course. These Learning Papers will constitute the basis for forum discussion activities in many instances. Learning papers should be well organized, cited, and concisely written works that address a problem or an issue. These papers can vary in length but should be typewritten in double-spaced format with a readable style and font and submitted inside the electronic classroom. Papers should be written in 12 point Times Roman or Arial style fonts and should maintain 1" margins top, bottom, left and right. Papers should adhere to all APA guideline including citation and references.