Search for dissertations about: "Autism spectrum"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 128 swedish dissertations containing the words Autism spectrum.

  2. 1. Reflections on Autism : Ethical Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Health Care and Education

    Author : Pier Jaarsma; Stellan Welin; Lars-Christer Hydén; Bjørn Hofmann; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Autism; applied ethics; health care; moral education; Neurodiversity; Autism; tillämpad etik; hälsovård; utbildning i moral; neurodiversitet;

    Abstract : In the four papers presented in this dissertation I analyze and discuss various value statements and moral stances, which I regard as unjustifiably harmful for persons with Autism and obstacles for the creation of an Autism-friendly society. In the papers I try to show that the positions underpinning the Autism-phobic moral stances are not warranted and cannot be defended in a good way. READ MORE

  4. 2. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders : teaching, language, and screening

    Author : Fredrika Miranda-Linné; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Autism; autism spectrum disorders; Autism Behavior Checklist; language; test construction; factor analysis; teaching; discrete-trial; incidental teaching; generalization; spontaneous usage; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Clinical Physiology; klinisk fysiologi;

    Abstract : The present dissertation on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) addressed several questions. First, the behavioral symptoms of speaking and mute individuals with ASD were compared on the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), a commonly used diagnostic instrument. In addition, questions about the construction of the ABC were investigated. READ MORE

  5. 3. Early intervention and autism : Improving preschool program quality for children with autism spectrum disorder receiving Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention using the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS)

    Author : Hampus Bejnö; Lise Roll-Pettersson; Sven Bölte; Lars Klintwall; Ulrika Långh; Corinna Grindle; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention; Learning Environment; Preschool; Autism; mångsidiga program; förskola; lärmiljö; tillämpad beteendeanalys; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : The quality of the learning environment in preschool is of significant importance for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, very limited research has addressed how this environment can be improved. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dialectical Dimensions on Inclusive Education : Involving Students with Autism Spectrum Conditions

    Author : Johanna Lüddeckens; Lotta Anderson; Daniel Östlund; Nina Klang; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; inclusive education; autism spectrum conditions; inclusive school leadership; principals; dialectical approach; dilemma perspective; school organization.;

    Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this essay and its contribution to research is to identify the opportunities, pitfalls, and dilemmas that can arise when inclusive education is organized with regard to students with ASC. In order to create more understanding of the situation for students with ASC in schools, the study focus on school leadership. READ MORE

  7. 5. Autism spectrum disorders - first indicators and school age outcome

    Author : Martina Barnevik Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism spectrum disorder; autistic traits; neurodevelopmental disorders; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; language impairment; regulatory problems; A-TAC; adaptive behavior; borderline intellectual functioning; intellectual disability; outcome; ESSENCE; Autism Plus;

    Abstract : Background: Studies of early indicators, diagnostic stability and outcome at mid-school age in children referred early in life for a suspected autism spectrum disorder (asd) have been few. Aims: To examine early indicators of asd and eight-year stability of asd diagnoses, comorbidity, cognitive levels and overall clinical profiles, in children diagnosed with asd in preschool age after receiving early intervention. READ MORE