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Bullying and Autism / Alisa G. WOODS in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 2 p. Titre : Bullying and Autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alisa G. WOODS, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Bullying  Neurodevelopmental  Autism  ADHD  Victimization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e118 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Bullying and Autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alisa G. WOODS, Auteur . - 2013 . - 2 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 2 p. Mots-clés : Bullying  Neurodevelopmental  Autism  ADHD  Victimization Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e118 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Ethics in Autism Care / Dario SINISCALCO in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 1 p. Titre : Ethics in Autism Care Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Dario SINISCALCO, Auteur ; Angela DI MARSILIO, Auteur ; Nicola ANTONUCCI, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 1 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e119 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Ethics in Autism Care [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Dario SINISCALCO, Auteur ; Angela DI MARSILIO, Auteur ; Nicola ANTONUCCI, Auteur . - 2013 . - 1 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 1 p. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000e119 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Improving Pragmatics in Nonverbal Children with Autism Using Melodic Based Communication Therapy / Givona A. SANDIFORD in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Titre : Improving Pragmatics in Nonverbal Children with Autism Using Melodic Based Communication Therapy Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Givona A. SANDIFORD, Auteur ; Karen J. MAINESS, Auteur ; Noha S. DAHER, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Pragmatics  Social skills  Music  Speech therapy  Nonverbal Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background of study: Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction are key components in the diagnosis of autism. For this reason it is clear that successful intervention for individuals with autism must address this deficit. Melodic Based Communication Therapy (M.B.C.T) has been previously found to improve expressive vocabulary and verbal imitative abilities in nonverbal individuals with autism over the age of 5; however findings on the effect of M.B.C.T. on pragmatic (social) language have not previously been discussed. Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the effect of 5 consecutive weeks of Melodic Based Communication Therapy on pragmatics in nonverbal children with autism. Method: Participants were 12 nonverbal children with autism ages 5 through 7 randomly assigned to the M.B.C.T. or control group. Participants received 5 weeks of intervention, with four 45-minute individual sessions a week. The Pragmatic Language Skills Inventory (PLSI) was used to measure pragmatics pre and post treatment. Results: Following treatment, the M.B.C.T. group showed significant improvement in PLSI score (72.3 ± 10.1 vs 65.4 ± 7.0, p=.04) while the control group did not (67.7 ± 1.2 vs 66.8 ±.5, p=.32). However, there was no significant difference in improvement between the two groups (6.9 ± 2.4 vs 1.0 ±.5, p=.11). Conclusions: Results suggest M.B.C.T. may be a viable means of improving pragmatics in children with autism over time. However, a larger sample size may be needed for more conclusive results. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000116 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Improving Pragmatics in Nonverbal Children with Autism Using Melodic Based Communication Therapy [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Givona A. SANDIFORD, Auteur ; Karen J. MAINESS, Auteur ; Noha S. DAHER, Auteur . - 2013 . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Pragmatics  Social skills  Music  Speech therapy  Nonverbal Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background of study: Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction are key components in the diagnosis of autism. For this reason it is clear that successful intervention for individuals with autism must address this deficit. Melodic Based Communication Therapy (M.B.C.T) has been previously found to improve expressive vocabulary and verbal imitative abilities in nonverbal individuals with autism over the age of 5; however findings on the effect of M.B.C.T. on pragmatic (social) language have not previously been discussed. Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the effect of 5 consecutive weeks of Melodic Based Communication Therapy on pragmatics in nonverbal children with autism. Method: Participants were 12 nonverbal children with autism ages 5 through 7 randomly assigned to the M.B.C.T. or control group. Participants received 5 weeks of intervention, with four 45-minute individual sessions a week. The Pragmatic Language Skills Inventory (PLSI) was used to measure pragmatics pre and post treatment. Results: Following treatment, the M.B.C.T. group showed significant improvement in PLSI score (72.3 ± 10.1 vs 65.4 ± 7.0, p=.04) while the control group did not (67.7 ± 1.2 vs 66.8 ±.5, p=.32). However, there was no significant difference in improvement between the two groups (6.9 ± 2.4 vs 1.0 ±.5, p=.11). Conclusions: Results suggest M.B.C.T. may be a viable means of improving pragmatics in children with autism over time. However, a larger sample size may be needed for more conclusive results. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000116 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Availability of Speech-Language Therapy to Individuals with ASD / Fernandes DEFENSE-NETRVAL in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 4 p. Titre : Availability of Speech-Language Therapy to Individuals with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Fernandes DEFENSE-NETRVAL, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Language  Institutions  Speech language therapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The significant increase in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and of the high costs of necessary therapeutic interventions and health care attention represent a great concern in public health. Once communication impairments are one of the diagnostic criteria for ASD, Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) should be one of the most important therapeutic interventions provided to these subjects. The aim of this study was to associate the offer of SLT services and the number of ASD individuals that use mainly speech to communicate and attend different institutions of a large metropolis in Brazil. A total of 915 individuals, attending one of 25 institutions of different types, were considered. The Student’s t-test was used to compare the institutions with and without SLT services and the proportion of verbal ASD individuals. The results indicate that there aren’t significant differences between the proportion of verbal ASD individuals and the provision of SLT services in the different institutions. Implications and limitations of this study are discussed and it is suggested that the analysis considering verbal and non-verbal individuals, whether and where they receive any SLT and its results can also indicate the better alternatives for public services. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000117 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Availability of Speech-Language Therapy to Individuals with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Fernandes DEFENSE-NETRVAL, Auteur . - 2013 . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 4 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Language  Institutions  Speech language therapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The significant increase in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and of the high costs of necessary therapeutic interventions and health care attention represent a great concern in public health. Once communication impairments are one of the diagnostic criteria for ASD, Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) should be one of the most important therapeutic interventions provided to these subjects. The aim of this study was to associate the offer of SLT services and the number of ASD individuals that use mainly speech to communicate and attend different institutions of a large metropolis in Brazil. A total of 915 individuals, attending one of 25 institutions of different types, were considered. The Student’s t-test was used to compare the institutions with and without SLT services and the proportion of verbal ASD individuals. The results indicate that there aren’t significant differences between the proportion of verbal ASD individuals and the provision of SLT services in the different institutions. Implications and limitations of this study are discussed and it is suggested that the analysis considering verbal and non-verbal individuals, whether and where they receive any SLT and its results can also indicate the better alternatives for public services. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000117 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Is Valacyclovir a Mood Stabilizer / Theodore A HENDERSON in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 4 p. Titre : Is Valacyclovir a Mood Stabilizer Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Theodore A HENDERSON, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Valacyclovir  Autism  Bipolar disorder  Mood stabilizer Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Growing evidence indicates the role of viral agents in neuropsychiatric conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Alzheimer’s disease, and possibly autism. This case report describes a patient who was afflicted with treatment-resistant childhood bipolar disorder, who also had features associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. After failing multiple regimens for mood stabilization (anticonvulsants, lithium, neuroleptics), a trial of valacyclovir was initiated. The decision to use an antiviral agent was based on the patient’s laboratory data and the marked treatment response of the patient’s sibling, who manifested symptoms of depression and CFS. The patient in this report showed a dramatic improvement in his volatile mood, irritability, concentration, social reciprocity, and overall personality. He was maintained on valacyclovir at 1000 mg BID, while the doses of the mood stabilizing agents and stimulants were reduced by as much as 50%. After 37 months of ongoing valacyclovir treatment, the patient continues to make improvements and is being mainstreamed in school. The case illustrates a potential role of viruses in neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders and the potential benefit of antiviral therapy in treatment-refractory cases. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000118 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Is Valacyclovir a Mood Stabilizer [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Theodore A HENDERSON, Auteur . - 2013 . - 4 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 4 p. Mots-clés : Valacyclovir  Autism  Bipolar disorder  Mood stabilizer Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Growing evidence indicates the role of viral agents in neuropsychiatric conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Alzheimer’s disease, and possibly autism. This case report describes a patient who was afflicted with treatment-resistant childhood bipolar disorder, who also had features associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. After failing multiple regimens for mood stabilization (anticonvulsants, lithium, neuroleptics), a trial of valacyclovir was initiated. The decision to use an antiviral agent was based on the patient’s laboratory data and the marked treatment response of the patient’s sibling, who manifested symptoms of depression and CFS. The patient in this report showed a dramatic improvement in his volatile mood, irritability, concentration, social reciprocity, and overall personality. He was maintained on valacyclovir at 1000 mg BID, while the doses of the mood stabilizing agents and stimulants were reduced by as much as 50%. After 37 months of ongoing valacyclovir treatment, the patient continues to make improvements and is being mainstreamed in school. The case illustrates a potential role of viruses in neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders and the potential benefit of antiviral therapy in treatment-refractory cases. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000118 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Is there a hidden population of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder? / Scott SPREAT in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Titre : Is there a hidden population of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Scott SPREAT, Auteur ; Robert G GRIFFITH, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Adults  Undiagnosed  Predicted Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive behavior measures were used to differentiate children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder versus intellectual disability. The prediction formula derived from this analysis was then applied to a sample of 3028 adults who were being served within a statewide intellectual disabilities system. Application of the prediction equation suggested that as many as 1119 of the adults with intellectual disability presented adaptive behavior patterns similar to the children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Only 126 of the 3028 adults had actually been classified with autism, suggesting the possibility of a hidden cluster of adults with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000119 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Is there a hidden population of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Scott SPREAT, Auteur ; Robert G GRIFFITH, Auteur . - 2013 . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Adults  Undiagnosed  Predicted Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Adaptive behavior measures were used to differentiate children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder versus intellectual disability. The prediction formula derived from this analysis was then applied to a sample of 3028 adults who were being served within a statewide intellectual disabilities system. Application of the prediction equation suggested that as many as 1119 of the adults with intellectual disability presented adaptive behavior patterns similar to the children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Only 126 of the 3028 adults had actually been classified with autism, suggesting the possibility of a hidden cluster of adults with autism spectrum disorder. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000119 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Soy Infant Formula may be Associated with Autistic Behaviors / Cara J. WESTMARK in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 12 p. Titre : Soy Infant Formula may be Associated with Autistic Behaviors Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Cara J. WESTMARK, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autistic behavior  Phytoestrogen  Soy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The effects of soy-based infant formulas on childhood development are not well understood. This exploratory study evaluates the severity of autistic behaviors in association with the use of soy-based infant formula in a population of high-functioning autistic children. Medical record data were analyzed from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Simplex Collection, which included data on infant formula use and autism diagnostic scores for 1,949 autistic children. We found exploratory associations between the use of soy-based infant formula and several autistic behaviors as assessed by line-item analysis of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. This study provides preliminary data that the use of soy-based infant formula may be associated with specific autistic behaviors. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000120 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Soy Infant Formula may be Associated with Autistic Behaviors [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Cara J. WESTMARK, Auteur . - 2013 . - 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 12 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Autistic behavior  Phytoestrogen  Soy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The effects of soy-based infant formulas on childhood development are not well understood. This exploratory study evaluates the severity of autistic behaviors in association with the use of soy-based infant formula in a population of high-functioning autistic children. Medical record data were analyzed from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Simplex Collection, which included data on infant formula use and autism diagnostic scores for 1,949 autistic children. We found exploratory associations between the use of soy-based infant formula and several autistic behaviors as assessed by line-item analysis of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. This study provides preliminary data that the use of soy-based infant formula may be associated with specific autistic behaviors. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000120 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Association with Autism of Two Polymorphisms in Gene Encoding Oxytocin Receptors in Slovakia / Silvia LAKATOSOVA in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Titre : Association with Autism of Two Polymorphisms in Gene Encoding Oxytocin Receptors in Slovakia Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Silvia LAKATOSOVA, Auteur ; Lenka DUDOVA, Auteur ; Anna PIVOVARCIOVA, Auteur ; Veronika HUSAROVA, Auteur ; Katarina BABINSKA, Auteur ; Aneta KUBRANSKA, Auteur ; Daniela OSTATNIKOVA, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Oxytocin receptor  Single nucleotide polymorphism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Study background: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder involving genetic components in its etiology. Oxytocin is a neuropeptide affecting social behavior acting in the CNS via binding its only type of receptor (OXTR). A number of studies have shown an association of polymorphisms in the OXTR gene and the diagnosis of autism in different ethnic populations. The aim of this study is to find an association of polymorphisms in the OXTR gene and the diagnosis of autism in Slovakia. Methods: After acquiring informed consent, 108 autism patients were recruited into the study (83 males, 25 females), in addition to 131 healthy children as a control group (106 males, 25 females). DNA was extracted from whole blood and four single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs223785, rs2270465, rs2268498, rs53576) were assessed using the PCR-RFLP method. Results: We found two positive associations of polymorphisms in OXTR with autism in boys, namely markers rs2270465 and rs237851 (p<0.0001 and p=0.0016). Both markers survived multiple comparison testing (p<0.0005, p<0.001, respectively). There were no significant differences in the genotype and allelic distribution among groups in girls. Conclusion: Polymorphisms in oxytocin receptor are associated with autism. The addition of psychological profiling may reveal possible correlations of gentoypes/alleles within OXTR with symptom severities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000121 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Association with Autism of Two Polymorphisms in Gene Encoding Oxytocin Receptors in Slovakia [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Silvia LAKATOSOVA, Auteur ; Lenka DUDOVA, Auteur ; Anna PIVOVARCIOVA, Auteur ; Veronika HUSAROVA, Auteur ; Katarina BABINSKA, Auteur ; Aneta KUBRANSKA, Auteur ; Daniela OSTATNIKOVA, Auteur . - 2013 . - 5 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 5 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Oxytocin receptor  Single nucleotide polymorphism Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Study background: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder involving genetic components in its etiology. Oxytocin is a neuropeptide affecting social behavior acting in the CNS via binding its only type of receptor (OXTR). A number of studies have shown an association of polymorphisms in the OXTR gene and the diagnosis of autism in different ethnic populations. The aim of this study is to find an association of polymorphisms in the OXTR gene and the diagnosis of autism in Slovakia. Methods: After acquiring informed consent, 108 autism patients were recruited into the study (83 males, 25 females), in addition to 131 healthy children as a control group (106 males, 25 females). DNA was extracted from whole blood and four single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs223785, rs2270465, rs2268498, rs53576) were assessed using the PCR-RFLP method. Results: We found two positive associations of polymorphisms in OXTR with autism in boys, namely markers rs2270465 and rs237851 (p<0.0001 and p=0.0016). Both markers survived multiple comparison testing (p<0.0005, p<0.001, respectively). There were no significant differences in the genotype and allelic distribution among groups in girls. Conclusion: Polymorphisms in oxytocin receptor are associated with autism. The addition of psychological profiling may reveal possible correlations of gentoypes/alleles within OXTR with symptom severities. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000121 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Social Skills Assessments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders / Erin ROTHERAM-FULLER in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 8 p. Titre : Social Skills Assessments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Erin ROTHERAM-FULLER, Auteur ; Mina KIM, Auteur ; Deborah SEIPLE, Auteur ; Jill LOCKE, Auteur ; Rebecca GREENWELL, Auteur ; Darren LEVIN, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Social skills intervention  Autism  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Several interventions have been developed to address social functioning impairments among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This review evaluated the variety of interventions and outcomes from 59 studies published between 1990 and 2010. Over 80 discrete outcomes were used across the 59 studies, and varied from informal self-report measures to standardized test scores. The types of interventions used were similarly diverse, with the majority (74.6%) using a combination of multiple interventions. Although there is not a standard assessment or intervention that can be recommended to improve social skills, key domains have been identified, which can inform the development of appropriate assessments and interventions to improve the social behaviors of children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000122 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Social Skills Assessments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Erin ROTHERAM-FULLER, Auteur ; Mina KIM, Auteur ; Deborah SEIPLE, Auteur ; Jill LOCKE, Auteur ; Rebecca GREENWELL, Auteur ; Darren LEVIN, Auteur . - 2013 . - 8 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 8 p. Mots-clés : Social skills intervention  Autism  Assessment Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Several interventions have been developed to address social functioning impairments among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This review evaluated the variety of interventions and outcomes from 59 studies published between 1990 and 2010. Over 80 discrete outcomes were used across the 59 studies, and varied from informal self-report measures to standardized test scores. The types of interventions used were similarly diverse, with the majority (74.6%) using a combination of multiple interventions. Although there is not a standard assessment or intervention that can be recommended to improve social skills, key domains have been identified, which can inform the development of appropriate assessments and interventions to improve the social behaviors of children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000122 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228

Holiday, What Holiday? Vacation Experiences of Children with Autism and Their Families / Lorene AMET in Autism - Open Access, 3-3 (December 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 12 p. Titre : Holiday, What Holiday? Vacation Experiences of Children with Autism and Their Families Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lorene AMET, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Down syndrome  Family  Holiday  Sibling  Vacation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This work aims at identifying the types of holiday experienced by families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 35 families of ASD children and 25 control families of children with Down’s Syndrome (DS) living in Scotland took part in a small scale semi-qualitative study to explore their experiences on holiday. In both groups, a significant proportion of the families had not taken any holiday away from home more than once in the last 3 years and there was limited use of children holiday centers. Families of ASD children who had been on holiday expressed overall less positive impressions of their experiences and showed limited use of public places such as restaurants, cafes, cinemas and hotels normally accessed by typical families whilst on vacation. Five areas were identified as influencing the quality of their experiences: 1-child’s disability, particularly with regard to behavior, 2-lack of suitable holiday structures, 3-financial limitation of the family, 4-lack of empathy from surrounding communities towards the disabled child and his or her family, 5- general state of exhaustion of the parents. The paper further describes two pilot holiday community experiences organised with 10 families with ASD children in an attempt to address some of the issues hereby identified. A retrospective analysis of these experiences and surveys suggests that amongst all five identified barriers, the issue of the child’s behavior is the most significant difficulty encountered by these families. Supporting families in understanding and improving their child’s’ behavior is needed to enable families to maximise their experience on holiday. Increasing the understanding of the condition, improving access to leisure activities and some financial aid would equally be beneficial. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000123 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228 [article] Holiday, What Holiday? Vacation Experiences of Children with Autism and Their Families [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lorene AMET, Auteur . - 2013 . - 12 p. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism - Open Access > 3-3 (December 2013) . - 12 p. Mots-clés : Autism  Down syndrome  Family  Holiday  Sibling  Vacation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This work aims at identifying the types of holiday experienced by families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 35 families of ASD children and 25 control families of children with Down’s Syndrome (DS) living in Scotland took part in a small scale semi-qualitative study to explore their experiences on holiday. In both groups, a significant proportion of the families had not taken any holiday away from home more than once in the last 3 years and there was limited use of children holiday centers. Families of ASD children who had been on holiday expressed overall less positive impressions of their experiences and showed limited use of public places such as restaurants, cafes, cinemas and hotels normally accessed by typical families whilst on vacation. Five areas were identified as influencing the quality of their experiences: 1-child’s disability, particularly with regard to behavior, 2-lack of suitable holiday structures, 3-financial limitation of the family, 4-lack of empathy from surrounding communities towards the disabled child and his or her family, 5- general state of exhaustion of the parents. The paper further describes two pilot holiday community experiences organised with 10 families with ASD children in an attempt to address some of the issues hereby identified. A retrospective analysis of these experiences and surveys suggests that amongst all five identified barriers, the issue of the child’s behavior is the most significant difficulty encountered by these families. Supporting families in understanding and improving their child’s’ behavior is needed to enable families to maximise their experience on holiday. Increasing the understanding of the condition, improving access to leisure activities and some financial aid would equally be beneficial. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7890.1000123 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=228