How has autism chaneged since the 1930?

Answer 1

Essentially none.

Medical recognition of autism has come only in the past few decades--the first use of "autism" in its modern sense was in 1943. As late as the 70s, many blamed lack of parental attention for autism in children.

In the 1930s, it seems most likely that autism would have been diagnosed as a form of schizophrenia. Antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia did not come about until the 50s. Insulin shock therapy came about in the 30s as a treatment for schizophrenia, but the odds of it doing anything for autism are less than remote.

Answer 2

Autism therapy options were extremely restricted at the time. Most of these kids were given institutional care, where they would spend the rest of their lives hidden from view. Professionals frequently held the belief that the illnesses seen in these children were caused by "refrigerator mothers."

Answer 3

it hasn't changed much. it has new technologies. that is about all that is evident. there is still needles being used to treat it. it is just more enhanced.

Answer 4

One way autism has changed is how so many more people are now diagnosed with it. Also, people with autism are now part of the regular population and not just put into mental institutions.

Answer 5

Treatment of Autism has changed greatly since 1935. Over the past 10 years, treatment has focused in various areas such as biomedical components as well as various group therapies.

Answer 6

In 1935 they used many methods to reduce or even get rid of Autism in children. One of the ways was taking away the childrens security items. Another way was to chop of there limbs.

Answer 7

Autism hasn't changes since 1930. Autism is a neurological difference, it doesn't change.

Answer 8

They chop off theyre right hands