Abnormal Psychology and TherapyJessica MortonPsy 31/3003/2014Abnormal Psychology and TherapyAutisum“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both umbrella terms for a group of complex brain disorders brain development. These disorders are characterized, to varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and repetitive behaviors. With the May 2013 publication of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, all autism disorders were consolidated into a single umbrella diagnosis of ASD. Previously, they were recognized as distinct subtypes, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. “ (Autism Speaks, 2014) Autism affects many children. My 3 year old granddaughter was diagnosed with autism. It works quite well. Can communicate fully, unlike others, some may never be able to fully communicate verbally. Like most of my granddaughter, she has a routine and if something major alters her routine it can cause a meltdown. With the proper coping methods, autism can be managed with special education teachers and school psychologists. Avoidant personality disorder "Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by hypersensitivity to rejection and criticism, a desire for uncritical acceptance from others, social withdrawal despite the desire for affection and acceptance, and low self-esteem. The behavior patterns associated with the disorder Avoidant personalities are persistent and severe, impairing the ability to work with others or maintain social relationships.” (Laurie, Fundukian and Wilson, 2008) There are different types of avoidant disorders. • Shy/social avoidants: Shy avoidants have difficulties to form relationships... in the center of the sheet... abnormal, perhaps in twenty years they will be classified as normal. This is the main reason why normal psychology and abnormal psychology are psychoanalysis, which is intensive and long-term, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is based on the same principles but is more conversational. Researchers have found that all psychotherapies are relatively effective, although some treatments are superior for some disorders. According to Renner, Morrissey, Mae, Feldman, and Majors (2011), there are four main approaches to therapy for psychological disorders. Psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic approaches each have their own characteristics in relation to therapy. Psychodynamic therapists share the belief that a patient's psychological disorder is the result of the person's unconscious mind.