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The AuVision project: a collaboration between autistic students and non-autistic staff to understand the student experience within a higher education institution / Andrea MACLEOD in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.5-14 Titre : The AuVision project: a collaboration between autistic students and non-autistic staff to understand the student experience within a higher education institution Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Andrea MACLEOD, Auteur ; Liz ELLIS, Auteur ; Caroline LEAR, Auteur ; Marianthi KOURTI, Auteur ; Kenneth SEARLE, Auteur ; Callum DUCKWORTH, Auteur ; David IRVINE, Auteur ; Harry JONES, Auteur ; Michaela KING, Auteur ; Jessica LING, Auteur ; John SIMPSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.5-14 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : This paper reports on a co-produced project to explore the experiences of autistic students at university. The project team comprised seven autistic students, two academics and a mentor. Together they designed the research and developed the research methods, conducted the interviews and focus groups and analysed the data. Two sets of recommendations were made on the basis of their findings, one set specifically for autistic students and the other for the wider student body. A web based resource was developed and can be found at https://auvisionsite.wordpress.com/ along with the full project report and executive summary. This resource will be useful to all those engaged in teaching and learning within higher education and the education sector generally. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] The AuVision project: a collaboration between autistic students and non-autistic staff to understand the student experience within a higher education institution [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Andrea MACLEOD, Auteur ; Liz ELLIS, Auteur ; Caroline LEAR, Auteur ; Marianthi KOURTI, Auteur ; Kenneth SEARLE, Auteur ; Callum DUCKWORTH, Auteur ; David IRVINE, Auteur ; Harry JONES, Auteur ; Michaela KING, Auteur ; Jessica LING, Auteur ; John SIMPSON, Auteur . - p.5-14. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.5-14 Résumé : This paper reports on a co-produced project to explore the experiences of autistic students at university. The project team comprised seven autistic students, two academics and a mentor. Together they designed the research and developed the research methods, conducted the interviews and focus groups and analysed the data. Two sets of recommendations were made on the basis of their findings, one set specifically for autistic students and the other for the wider student body. A web based resource was developed and can be found at https://auvisionsite.wordpress.com/ along with the full project report and executive summary. This resource will be useful to all those engaged in teaching and learning within higher education and the education sector generally. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

Factors which promote or hinder physical activity for autistic children and young people: a literature review / Richard FELICETTI in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.15-24 Titre : Factors which promote or hinder physical activity for autistic children and young people: a literature review Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Richard FELICETTI, Auteur ; Gillian MOLONEY, Auteur ; Megan MANHEIM, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.15-24 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : Autistic children and young people generally take part in less physical activity than their typically developing peers. As a result, they are at risk of becoming overweight and suffering ill health (eg heart disease and diabetes). There are also known benefits in taking regular physical exercise in terms of stress reduction and enhancing both physical and mental wellbeing. Research has often focused on the effects of physical exercise, but there has been less focus on the factors that hinder or promote autistic young people from taking part in physical activity. The authors of this paper, who are students at Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, therefore conducted a literature review to examine these factors. This paper provides ideas on how staff and parents alike can encourage and enable more autistic children and young people to engage in physical activities. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] Factors which promote or hinder physical activity for autistic children and young people: a literature review [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Richard FELICETTI, Auteur ; Gillian MOLONEY, Auteur ; Megan MANHEIM, Auteur . - p.15-24. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.15-24 Résumé : Autistic children and young people generally take part in less physical activity than their typically developing peers. As a result, they are at risk of becoming overweight and suffering ill health (eg heart disease and diabetes). There are also known benefits in taking regular physical exercise in terms of stress reduction and enhancing both physical and mental wellbeing. Research has often focused on the effects of physical exercise, but there has been less focus on the factors that hinder or promote autistic young people from taking part in physical activity. The authors of this paper, who are students at Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, therefore conducted a literature review to examine these factors. This paper provides ideas on how staff and parents alike can encourage and enable more autistic children and young people to engage in physical activities. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

An evaluation of a community based swim programme for autistic children / Kelsey ELLIS in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.25-32 Titre : An evaluation of a community based swim programme for autistic children Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Kelsey ELLIS, Auteur ; Amanda CASEY, Auteur ; William O'DWYER, Auteur ; Katherine VAUGHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.25-32 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : It is often the case that autistic children and young people engage in less physical activity than their peers. Such activity has known physical and mental health benefits. Potential barriers to engagement include a lack of locally based programmes which autistic children can access, the need for high adult ; child ratios, the initial reluctance of the child to engage due to the sensory and social demands, and the fact that staff who work in physical pursuits often lack the confidence and skills to work with autistic children. This paper describes a community based programme at a local swimming pool set up for autistic children and young people aged from 3 to 17 years. A bespoke swimming programme (Autism Pictou County Swim Programme, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada) was used and staff and parents were trained to understand the principles and some of the challenges that autistic children might face. The programme was held weekly over 8 months and the parents completed a survey at the end of the programme to gain their views. Almost all spoke favourably of the programme and its benefits. All the children stayed within the programme to the end and there was just a 3 per cent absence rate. This speaks of the success of the programme but also possibly to the fact that there are few other options available to families. The Editor welcomes other papers on successful physical activities for children and young people. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] An evaluation of a community based swim programme for autistic children [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Kelsey ELLIS, Auteur ; Amanda CASEY, Auteur ; William O'DWYER, Auteur ; Katherine VAUGHAN, Auteur . - p.25-32. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.25-32 Résumé : It is often the case that autistic children and young people engage in less physical activity than their peers. Such activity has known physical and mental health benefits. Potential barriers to engagement include a lack of locally based programmes which autistic children can access, the need for high adult ; child ratios, the initial reluctance of the child to engage due to the sensory and social demands, and the fact that staff who work in physical pursuits often lack the confidence and skills to work with autistic children. This paper describes a community based programme at a local swimming pool set up for autistic children and young people aged from 3 to 17 years. A bespoke swimming programme (Autism Pictou County Swim Programme, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada) was used and staff and parents were trained to understand the principles and some of the challenges that autistic children might face. The programme was held weekly over 8 months and the parents completed a survey at the end of the programme to gain their views. Almost all spoke favourably of the programme and its benefits. All the children stayed within the programme to the end and there was just a 3 per cent absence rate. This speaks of the success of the programme but also possibly to the fact that there are few other options available to families. The Editor welcomes other papers on successful physical activities for children and young people. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

My father's death: the thoughts and perspectives of an autistic woman / Emma REARDON in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.33-35 Titre : My father's death: the thoughts and perspectives of an autistic woman Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Emma REARDON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.33-35 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : It is often written that autistic people respond differently to events and that other people have difficulty in reading their emotions and gauging their emotional state. There is a risk then that if an autistic child or adult does not express their emotions in a conventional or typical way and appears to be unaffected by an event, that parents and carers offer less support. In the case of the illness or death of a friend or relative, this can mean that the autistic person is not fully informed or invited to the hospital or funeral, for example. In addition, formal counselling or the opportunity to talk about the event may not be offered. This personal account by Emma is very powerful and may be helpful for others living or working with autistic children and adults experiencing difficult life events. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] My father's death: the thoughts and perspectives of an autistic woman [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Emma REARDON, Auteur . - p.33-35. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.33-35 Résumé : It is often written that autistic people respond differently to events and that other people have difficulty in reading their emotions and gauging their emotional state. There is a risk then that if an autistic child or adult does not express their emotions in a conventional or typical way and appears to be unaffected by an event, that parents and carers offer less support. In the case of the illness or death of a friend or relative, this can mean that the autistic person is not fully informed or invited to the hospital or funeral, for example. In addition, formal counselling or the opportunity to talk about the event may not be offered. This personal account by Emma is very powerful and may be helpful for others living or working with autistic children and adults experiencing difficult life events. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

Autism: a personal commentary on changes in knowledge and attitudes seen during the last 20 years / Hilary GILFOY in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.36-42 Titre : Autism: a personal commentary on changes in knowledge and attitudes seen during the last 20 years Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Hilary GILFOY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.36-42 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : In this paper, the author charts her journey through autism over the last 20 years. This began by meeting her neighbour's autistic child and later raising funds for a respite centre. In this context she contacted Dame Stephanie Shirley who had employed Hilary in her IT company in the past and who had become a major founder and benefactor of autism charities. In 2006, Hilary became Chief Executive of the National Alliance for Autism Research UK, set up by Dame Stephanie to raise funds for autism research, and in this role worked with many researchers and academics. Latterly, she worked with other autism organisations and autistic people on the co-production of reports and research. Hilary writes about the changes she has seen during her time working in the field of autism and the challenges that remain. The Editor would welcome personal accounts from others who have worked in the field of autism for several years to give their perspective. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] Autism: a personal commentary on changes in knowledge and attitudes seen during the last 20 years [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Hilary GILFOY, Auteur . - p.36-42. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.36-42 Résumé : In this paper, the author charts her journey through autism over the last 20 years. This began by meeting her neighbour's autistic child and later raising funds for a respite centre. In this context she contacted Dame Stephanie Shirley who had employed Hilary in her IT company in the past and who had become a major founder and benefactor of autism charities. In 2006, Hilary became Chief Executive of the National Alliance for Autism Research UK, set up by Dame Stephanie to raise funds for autism research, and in this role worked with many researchers and academics. Latterly, she worked with other autism organisations and autistic people on the co-production of reports and research. Hilary writes about the changes she has seen during her time working in the field of autism and the challenges that remain. The Editor would welcome personal accounts from others who have worked in the field of autism for several years to give their perspective. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning / Lydia DAVEY in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.43-64 Titre : Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lydia DAVEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.43-64 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : Many autistic children and adults have strong special interests (SI), some of which change over time and others which continue into adulthood. Accounts from autistic people commonly state how important these are to them. For example, they can bring great joy and lead to a positive state of flow (McDonnell and Milton, 2014); they can lead to the development of a high level of skill and knowledge; they can serve to distract or motivate an autistic person when in social situations and may lead to employment. Yet, in the past it has been argued that not all SIs are useful or that too much time is spent on them to the exclusion of other pursuits. As a result, SIs have not always been incorporated or built upon within a school context and may actually be discouraged. In this paper, Lydia Davey, an experienced Specialist Autism Teaching Assistant, describes a means of identifying a child's special interests and then links these to the curriculum to aid differentiation. She creates an SI map for three children and explores the views of staff in using these over a four week period. Positive responses were given which showed that using SIs motivated the child to engage in tasks, developed their relationship with staff, and, for some, led to an increase in expressive language in both spoken and written form. Davey argues that the inclusion of autistic children is made easier and more enjoyable if their SIs are incorporated. On that basis, professionals and parents alike may benefit from creating and using an SI map and the wellbeing and self esteem of all concerned is likely to be enhanced. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] Using the special interests of autistic children to facilitate meaningful engagement and learning [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lydia DAVEY, Auteur . - p.43-64. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.43-64 Résumé : Many autistic children and adults have strong special interests (SI), some of which change over time and others which continue into adulthood. Accounts from autistic people commonly state how important these are to them. For example, they can bring great joy and lead to a positive state of flow (McDonnell and Milton, 2014); they can lead to the development of a high level of skill and knowledge; they can serve to distract or motivate an autistic person when in social situations and may lead to employment. Yet, in the past it has been argued that not all SIs are useful or that too much time is spent on them to the exclusion of other pursuits. As a result, SIs have not always been incorporated or built upon within a school context and may actually be discouraged. In this paper, Lydia Davey, an experienced Specialist Autism Teaching Assistant, describes a means of identifying a child's special interests and then links these to the curriculum to aid differentiation. She creates an SI map for three children and explores the views of staff in using these over a four week period. Positive responses were given which showed that using SIs motivated the child to engage in tasks, developed their relationship with staff, and, for some, led to an increase in expressive language in both spoken and written form. Davey argues that the inclusion of autistic children is made easier and more enjoyable if their SIs are incorporated. On that basis, professionals and parents alike may benefit from creating and using an SI map and the wellbeing and self esteem of all concerned is likely to be enhanced. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

Autism training for psychiatrists: an evaluation of a one day training event across six locations in England / Catriona MARTIN in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.65-70 Titre : Autism training for psychiatrists: an evaluation of a one day training event across six locations in England Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Catriona MARTIN, Auteur ; Ian DAVIDSON, Auteur ; Hannah NEWCOMBE, Auteur ; Rachel MOODY, Auteur ; Clair HAYDON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.65-70 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : It is widely known that many psychiatrists will have gone through their initial training having received very limited information about autism. This is a recognised gap and various initiatives have been developed to address this. In 2016, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) created the 'Championing Autism' programme, one part of which was the creation of the RCPsych Autism Champion role. A one day course entitled 'Autism Essentials for Psychiatrists' was commissioned by Health Education England. The day was focused on improving responses to autistic people without a learning disability who present to services in which psychiatrists work. This paper evaluates the responses given by psychiatrists who attended the course. The level of knowledge regarding autism was generally low, with almost 50 per cent of attendees reporting that they had received no post qualification training in autism at all. The Editor welcomes other papers on good autism practice in the field of psychiatry. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] Autism training for psychiatrists: an evaluation of a one day training event across six locations in England [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Catriona MARTIN, Auteur ; Ian DAVIDSON, Auteur ; Hannah NEWCOMBE, Auteur ; Rachel MOODY, Auteur ; Clair HAYDON, Auteur . - p.65-70. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.65-70 Résumé : It is widely known that many psychiatrists will have gone through their initial training having received very limited information about autism. This is a recognised gap and various initiatives have been developed to address this. In 2016, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) created the 'Championing Autism' programme, one part of which was the creation of the RCPsych Autism Champion role. A one day course entitled 'Autism Essentials for Psychiatrists' was commissioned by Health Education England. The day was focused on improving responses to autistic people without a learning disability who present to services in which psychiatrists work. This paper evaluates the responses given by psychiatrists who attended the course. The level of knowledge regarding autism was generally low, with almost 50 per cent of attendees reporting that they had received no post qualification training in autism at all. The Editor welcomes other papers on good autism practice in the field of psychiatry. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

A response to Woods' paper ; Demand Avoidance Phenomena: circularity, integrity and validity ; a commentary on the 2018 National Autistic Society PDA Conference / Judy EATON in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 21-1 (May 2020)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.71-73 Titre : A response to Woods' paper ; Demand Avoidance Phenomena: circularity, integrity and validity ; a commentary on the 2018 National Autistic Society PDA Conference Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Judy EATON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.71-73 Langues : Anglais (eng) Résumé : Dr Judy Eaton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Research Associate in the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, wrote a response to the paper by Richard Woods on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), published in the October 2019 issue of the GAP Journal. This response is published in this issue together with a reply by Richard Woods. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] A response to Woods' paper ; Demand Avoidance Phenomena: circularity, integrity and validity ; a commentary on the 2018 National Autistic Society PDA Conference [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Judy EATON, Auteur . - p.71-73. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 21-1 (May 2020) . - p.71-73 Résumé : Dr Judy Eaton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Research Associate in the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, wrote a response to the paper by Richard Woods on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), published in the October 2019 issue of the GAP Journal. This response is published in this issue together with a reply by Richard Woods. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428