Search for dissertations about: "autism and epilepsy in children"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words autism and epilepsy in children.

2. 1. EPILEPSY AND CHILDHOOD AUTISM - with special reference to neuropsychiatric aspects on surgical interventions for medically intractable epilepsy

   Author : Susanna Danielsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : epilepsy; autism; epilepsy surgery; psychopathology; VNS; treatment outcome; children; cognition;

   Abstract : Epilepsy is much more common in individuals with autism than in the general population. The extent to which epilepsy influences the outcome of autism is poorly understood. Many children with medically intractable epilepsy have neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. READ MORE

4. 2. Autism and ADHD in children with cerebral palsy

   Author : Magnus Påhlman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cerebral palsy; autism spectrum disorder; attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; children; impairments; screening; prevalence; neuroimaging;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (autism) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely underdiagnosed in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Early identification of impairments is important for adequate understanding and support. READ MORE

5. 3. Hydrocephalus in children. Cognition and behaviour

   Author : Barbro Lindquist; Göteborgs universitet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: The main objective of this thesis was to explore the cognitive and behavioural consequences of hydrocephalus in children born at term and preterm, with or without myelomeningocele (MMC) and with or without concomitant neurological impairments, such as cerebral palsy (CP), epilepsy or learning disabilities. Material and methods: From a population-based cohort of all 107 children with hydrocephalus born in 1989-1993, 73 of the surviving children were assessed with intelligence tests and most of them also using behavioural and autism rating scales. READ MORE

6. 4. Children with autism grow up. Use of the DISCO (Diagnostic Interview for Social and COmmunicative disorders) in population-based cohorts

   Author : Eva Billstedt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : DISCO; autism; Asperger syndrome; diagnosis; prevalence; outcome; quality of life;

   Abstract : Objectives: Examine the prevalence and outcome of autism in child and adult population cohorts using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and COmmunication disorders (DISCO). Method: The Faroe Islands school population aged 7-18 years (n=7689) was screened for autism and cases raising suspicion were examined and tested. READ MORE

7. 5. Autism spectrum disorders : genetic and neurodevelopmental aspects in children with early diagnosis

   Author : Mats Anders Eriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to describe the broad variability in neurodevelopmental profiles in preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and to relate these findings to co-existing genetic conditions and other medical disorders. Children in the study were assessed with regard to neurodevelopmental characteristics, before and after intervention, and were recommended genetic testing including chromosomal micro-array. READ MORE