Search for dissertations about: "intellectual impairment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words intellectual impairment.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. Digital support for people with cognitive impairment : An intervention to increase the occupational performance in everyday life

   Author : Maria Andreassen; Helena Hemmingsson; Tiny Jaarsma; Henrik Danielsson; Inga-Lill Boman; Susanne Guidetti; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Active reminder; Assistive technology for cognition; Cognitive impairment; Digital support; Habits; Occupational Performance; Occupational therapy; Rehabilitation; Smartphone; Stroke; Timemanagement;

   Abstract : Introduction: Senior people with cognitive impairment may experience an inability to manage everyday life due to difficulties related to time management, and planning and structuring everyday life. These difficulties can affect people negatively, for example not remembering to carry out future planned activities. READ MORE

5. 3. Experiences of Parenthood and the Child with an Intellectual Disability

   Author : Petra Boström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Intellectual disability; parents; fathers; family impact; temperament; risk and protective factors;

   Abstract : Boström, P. (2012). Experiences of Parenthood and the Child with an Intellectual Disability. Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. READ MORE

6. 4. Reading acquisition in pupils with visual impairments in mainstream education

   Author : Kerstin Fellenius; Karin Taube; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; pupils; visual impairment; reading acquisition; reading environment; braille display; cerebral visual impairment; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis is based on five empirical studies of pupils with visual impairments, their reading ability and processes of reading acquisition within the framework of mainstream education in comprehensive schools. The aim of the thesis is to increase our understanding and knowledge of reading acquisition in pupils with visual impairments in mainstream education. READ MORE

7. 5. Children with mild intellectual disability and their families – needs for support, service utilisation and experiences of support

   Author : Lena Olsson; Mats Granlund; Elisabeth Elgmark; Karina Huus; Staffan Bengtsson; Berth Danermark; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; mild intellectual disability; service utilisation; social services; paediatric habilitation; education policy and practice; integration; inclusion; needs assessment; family needs;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on service utilisation among children with mild ID and their families, their needs for support and their experiences of support.AimsThe overall aim of the thesis was to explore and describe service utilisation patterns among families of children with mild ID from a systems perspective. READ MORE