Autism spectrum disorder

During the days when the term ‘idiot’ was the medical reference to a mild to moderate intellectual disability, imbecile referring to a more profound mental disability, the first cases of autism were believed to have been diagnosed. Medical terms became obsolete in the 1950’s when they began to be used offensively.
Autism referred to what was described as a social and emotional disorder previously being associated with mental illness. The first diagnosed case is said to have been of a boy who was reported to have been institutionalised at the age of three. Believed to have been left isolated during his incapacitation, his parents took him home after a year or so, against medical advice. Dr Leo Kanner, a renowned child psychiatrist was consulted. Detailed notes from the parents described the boy as, “happiest when left alone”, “living inside himself” and “oblivious to things around him”.
The young boy was observed to have a deft use of language, echolalia i.e. he repeated words and phrases spoken to him; and referred to himself in the third person. The boy was reported to have communicated his own desires by attributing them to others. Thought to be symptoms of autism, another neurological condition or a developmental symptom. The psychiatrist’s observations were detailed as autistic disturbances of affective contact. Ten more diagoses followed.
So called Applied behaviour analysis is described as specialised therapy focusing on increasing positive behaviours and decreasing negative ones. Earning a masters degree in Applied behaviour analysis is recommended for practitioners, which is also available online.
Current texts regarding children with autistism spectrum disorder describe restrictive and rigid behaviour. Some described as obsessive in their activities and interests. Symptoms may include repetitive body movements and attachments to objects rather than people.
Some problems were documented in relation to social interaction. For example, problems with empathising – or appreciating someone else’s position, poor communication and so called inflexible behaviour. Some children are described as high functioning.
Three common forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder are Autistic disorder, that is classic autism; Asperger’s syndrome, a reportedly milder a.s.d. and Pervasive developmental disorder which is believed to relate to Asperger’s, and genetic conditions resulting in similar symptoms. Parents are advised to focus on treating the symptoms, be imaginative, rather than seeking a diagnosis.

Trouble in Baghdad

Recent protests in Iraq are reported in the media to be a clash between supporters of a thought to be Shia regime and anti government demonstrators. The Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, reportedly by a combined force including the usa and uk, the coalition provisional authority was established. The first of several said to be transitional governments leading to the first Iraqi parliamentary election of 2005.
Legislation allowed for a proposed Kurdistan region: Reported to be under pressure from the u.s., some 2007 issues of the Iraqi government were distribution of oil revenues, autonomy and legislative changes. The Ba’ath party was reported to be outlawed. Thought to be Shia Muslim but not liberal.
There was opposition to an open list electoral system, reason unknown. According to one report, the u.n. wouldn’t agree to a closed list system. The only recent opposition documented, however, was Kurdish. There have been complaints of partiality towards Kurds.
New legislation resulted in around 140 more seats. The electoral reform of 2019 begins a district based system which allows for new opportunities.
The protests in Iraq are reported to have started in October 2019 and are ongoing. Reasons given are said to be sixteen years of corruption, unemployment and lack of public services.
Government buildings are situated within a 10 km square area of Baghdad, named the international zone. Some former residents are allowed to live in the area.

Another terrorist shot rather than charged

News of two knife attacks in London by former prisoner Suddesh Amman, 20 seem to be following a repeated pattern. Suddesh was described by a member of his old school as kind and polite. His family appear to believe he was radicalised in prison.
The two attacks were not fatal, details only about one. Described as shocking, the believed to be unprovoked attacks resulted in police shooting to kill.
There has been suggestions that policy is to change the mind of political prisoners opposed to the war, during their term in jail. It is not known whether this constitutes brainwashing and how this would be achieved.
In the case of Suddesh Amman, he is said to have been imprisoned for possessing and distributing what was termed as terrorist documents.

The future of Ireland

What does Leo Varadker’s no British-Irish border policy, as insisted upon by the u.k., mean for the eu?
Is it time for northern Ireland to choose, either Europe as a single entity, to be part of Éire, otherwise to continue with Brexit? And if the latter is the case, will the major parties follow the north into Britain as per u.k. plans?

Facts; Irish language parties

Fianna fáil translates as fianna or warriors, fáil (fawl) is believed to refer to Ireland. Said to be founded in 1926, believed to be the original Irish party. Fianna fáil split from Sinn fein (ourselves/ourselves alone) on the issue of abstentionism.
Fine gael translates as Gaelic tribe. According to history, they originally formed from an Irish army thought to have British affiliations. During the early years they marched through towns but were unpopular because of their pro-treaty stance. According to history, while marching through Ballina, locals threw cabbages at them.
Aontú (ayntu) translates as unification.
Renua translates as new era. Founded from a Fine gael member who, according to one source was expelled for being pro-life. Renua are reportedly opposed to a federal Europe, particularly with regard to military affairs.

The republican vote?

According to the media, Fianna fáil were warned in 2017 regarding their pro-life stance, being the only party at the time who were against new abortion legislation. The warning was reported to have been given by a professor of politics at the Queen Mary university, London.
The professor returned in 2018, according to the same report, to address the party on all matters to do with Brexit. Why was a professor of politics from the Queen Mary university of London orientating fianna fáil candidates to new legislation? Since then, fianna fáil, who were known as the Republican Party, may have succumbed to pressure.

The only Irish party known to be pro-life is Aontú. According to reports Aontú regard the family as having an important role in society and aim to promote family life, socially and economically. Aontú are reported to be for freedom of speech and religious diversity, and have been described as the fastest growing party.

Nationals unrepresented in psni

News is that police service northern Ireland are aiming to recruit more catholics, reporting that 35% of the workforce are designated catholic. Could this be ecumenical? In the case of an ecumenical catholic group seen to be taken into consideration and nationals not mentioned, what happened to the good Friday agreement?

Tribute to mother of the Kennedys

The recent opening of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, described as the longest bridge in Ireland, was attended by Rose’s grand niece.
The bridge is situated near Dunganstown, where Rose’s family lived. It crosses the river Barrow between Wexford and Kilkenny. Described as gorgeous, it is 887 metres long.
Rose is mother to the Kennedys.

Is democracy real?

Sinn Fein are sometimes asked to comment on previous paramilitary activity and in the past have failed to condemn needless violence. Type cast as republican, yet it is noticeable that Sinn Fein are British with regard to policy.
During tonight’s rte interview with Mary Lou McDonald, a united Ireland was discussed. A united Ireland conceivably under British control. Would this be an answer to the situation in northern Ireland?
There may be a trend towards imperially designated pseudo-socialism, or parties infiltrated by contra-indicative elements. Tony Blair may have been an example of this, being quintessentially tory in mannerism and an admirer of Margaret Thatcher. The imperially designated or infiltrated parties are often predominantly ‘workers’ style, and represent a reduced challenge to the more elitist current trends.
Socialism in its integrity will look after everyone and promote good citizenship.

Israel to take responsibility for as called Palestinian territories?

The 1973 so called Yom Kippur war lasted from the 6 to 19 October. Israel versus an as said coalition, although only Egypt and Syria are mentioned. Results were reported to be an Israeli victory, thought to be gains for Israel and Egypt and according to documentation, the camp David accords. The as said framework was for peace in the middle east.
Peace talks, primarily involving Israel, Egypt and the U.S. were criticised by the u.n. and peace conferences became described multilateral. Over a thousand were documented. Israel was reported to be deviating from the u.n. security council resolution 242. Fighting was said to have taken place in the Sinai desert, lying between Israel and Egypt, once thought to be occupied by Israel; and the Israeli occupied Golan.
The u.n. security council resolution 242 is reported to be one of five other unknown drafts. Believed to be sponsored by the British, the resolution described Israel as occupying as said Palestinian territories, and was documented as being adopted unanimously by members of the u.n. security council.