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  1. PDF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: EXAMINING CURRENT DIAGNOSIS STRATEGIES ...

    Running Head: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER TOOLS AND ASSESSMENTS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: EXAMINING CURRENT DIAGNOSIS STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS M. A. Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Education Biola University La Mirada, California USA By Amy Marie Wormald December 2011 Approved by: Committee Chair: Date:

  2. Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Literature Review

    This paper is a literature review of some of the popular treatments for autism spectrum disorder. (ASD). It begins with an overview of ASD, the common symptoms, and comorbidities. It. includes a review of pharmacological treatments, behavioral treatments, and dietary treatments. Some treatment options in each of those categories are explained ...

  3. PDF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

    Title of Thesis Autism Spectrum Disorder - Literature Review Date 16.11.2023 Pages/Number of appendices 46/1 Client Organisation /Partners Savonia University of Applied Sciences Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by challenges with social contact and communication and lim-ited, repetitive patterns of activity.

  4. The Stigmatization of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as

    Therefore, it was hypothesized that boys with Autism Spectrum disorder would be. the most stigmatized group out of the four groups in the study. The design of the study was a. 2 (Participant Gender: Men vs Women) X 2 (Target Gender: Boy vs Girl) X 2 (Disability. Status: ASD vs No ASD) factorial design.

  5. PDF Effective Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism

    EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS by NATASHA ANNE ELLIOTT A thesis submitted to the University of Birmingham for the degree of DOCTOR OF ... This thesis first discusses the current evidence-base for interventions aimed at

  6. (PDF) Doctoral Thesis "Quality of life in children and young people

    Background The population of persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been increasing and is currently estimated to be 1 in 58 births. The increased prevalence of ASD together with the lack ...

  7. PDF Developmental origins of the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Middle

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Risk Factors, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 1. Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition, characterized by impairments in social interactions, communication skills, and behavior, typically diagnosed in early childhood (1).

  8. The Benefits of Creative Art Therapy for Youth with Autism Spectrum

    Thesis Chair: Jeanette Garcia. ABSTRACT. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically diagnosed during childhood. The primary symptoms of ASD include language impairments and deficits in social skills, which can negatively affect the overall quality of life. Traditional treatment for ASD

  9. (PDF) FINAL MASTERS THESIS

    Importance The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has increased markedly in recent decades, which researchers have suggested could be caused in part by nonetiologic factors such as ...

  10. The effectiveness of social stories on children with autism spectrum

    This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors College at JMU Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Senior ... Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders which are characterized by communication difficulties, social impairments, and ...

  11. Brushing away barriers: The healing touch of art as an intervention in

    Art therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders: Development and first evaluation of a treatment programme [Thesis fully internal (DIV), University of Groningen]. University of Groningen.

  12. The neural basis of static and dynamic face emotion processing in

    This thesis examined the neural correlates of static and dynamic face emotion processing in typically developing individuals displaying varying degrees of autistic traits and individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A similar pattern of brain activation evoked by static and dynamic face and face emotion stimuli was observed in ASD individuals and typically developing individuals ...

  13. (PDF) Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly heritable neurodevelopment disease characterized by impaired social interactions, communication deficits, restricted interests, stereotyped and ...

  14. Developmental origins of the Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Middle

    Background and Objectives: The etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is poorly understood, with sparse data from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which has a unique climate and socio-epidemiological setting. This research investigated the developmental (early life) risk factors associated with ASD in the MENA region. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we ...

  15. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    Studies indicate that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is inherited between family members. A study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (2000) indicated that there is a 3-6% chance of getting autism amongst siblings. However, Korvatska et al (2002) state that the difficulty experienced by scientists in pinpointing the genetic ...

  16. The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that intersects racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries, and is characterized by persistent impairments in social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activities (American ...

  17. Comorbidities in autism spectrum disorder and their etiologies

    Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in addition to the core features of the disease, experience a higher burden of co-occurring medical conditions. This study sought to describe the frequency and distribution of comorbidit conditions in individuals with ASD, and systematically evaluate the possibility that pre- and postnatal ...

  18. Autism Free Essay Examples And Topic Ideas

    44 essay samples found. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Essays could explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment of autism, the experiences of individuals with autism, and societal ...

  19. The future of disentangling the heterogeneity of autism with ...

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Over the past decade, a considerable number of approaches have been developed to identify potential neuroimaging-based biomarkers of ASD and have uncovered specific neural mechanisms underlying behaviors associated with ASD. However, the substantial heterogeneity among ...

  20. Autism Spectrum Disorders Linked to Neurotransmitter Switching in the Brain

    The study is published August 23, 2024, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "In seeking the root causes of autism spectrum disorder behaviors in the brain, we found an early change in neurotransmitters that is a good candidate to be the primary cause," said School of Biological Sciences Professor Nicholas Spitzer of the Department of Neurobiology and Kavli Institute for ...

  21. [2408.13255] Ensemble Modeling of Multiple Physical Indicators to

    Early detection of autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by social communication challenges, is crucial for timely intervention. Recent advancements have utilized naturalistic home videos captured via the mobile application GuessWhat. Through interactive games played between children and their guardians, GuessWhat has amassed over 3,000 structured videos from 382 children, both ...

  22. Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Case Study in Causation and Explanation in

    This thesis discusses epistemological and ethical issues in classifi cation and diagnosisof psychiatric conditions, and briefly discusses realism about psychiatric conditions. I use autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a case study to examine whether the explanatory and predictive power of classi fication and diagnosis could be improved if psychiatry adopts a cause-based framework in place of a ...

  23. Autism spectrum disorders linked to neurotransmitter switching in the brain

    Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment ...

  24. Autism Essay

    February 13, 2024 by Prasanna. Autism Essay: Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Problems with communications and social interactions, along with repetitive and restricted behaviour, are common in autism. The associated factors of autism include genetics and specific environmental influences.

  25. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

    Related signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. While not part of autism's official diagnostic criteria, children with autism spectrum disorders often suffer from one or more of the following problems: Sensory problems - Many children with autism spectrum disorders either underreact or overreact to sensory stimuli. At times they may ...

  26. Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

    Serotonergic system has long been implicated in the aetiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), since platelet hyperserotonemia is consistently observed in a subset of autistic patients, who respond well to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Apart from being a neurotransmitter, serotonin functions as a neurotrophic factor directing ...

  27. Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive

    Ted Hutman, Ph.D. is Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. A parent's guide to autism treatment and support. If you've recently learned that your child has or might have autism spectrum disorder, you're probably wondering and worrying about what comes next.

  28. Adult Autism: Learn the Signs and How to Live with a Diagnosis

    Hohn, Vanessa D., Danielle M. J. de Veld, Kawita J. S. Mataw, Eus J. W. van Someren, and Sander Begeer. "Insomnia Severity in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Associated with Sensory Hyper-Reactivity and Social Skill Impairment." Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 49, no. 5 (2019): 2146-55.

  29. Dissertations / Theses: 'Children with autism spectrum disorders

    List of dissertations / theses on the topic 'Children with autism spectrum disorders - Case studies'. Scholarly publications with full text pdf download. Related research topic ideas.

  30. Autism Thesis Statement

    Thesis statement about autism. The Autism Speaks organization gives a very accurate definition of this disorder: Autism is part of a group of disorders known as "autism spectrum disorders" (ASD). According to the thesis statement about autism, it is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts a person's lifetime.