Search for dissertations about: "Autism spectrum child"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words Autism spectrum child.

  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. 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

  5. 3. Participation in physical activity among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder : the perspectives of adolescents, parents and professionals

    Author : Susann Arnell; Lars-Olov Lundqvist; Kajsa Jerlinder; Pauli Rintala; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism spectrum disorder; adolescent; child; physical activity; physical education; participation; socio-ecological model;

    Abstract : Findings from previous research show generally lower levels of physical activity (PA) among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The reasons for the low PA participation are complex and depend on several factors, often described as barriers to PA. READ MORE

  6. 4. 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

  7. 5. Autism spectrum disorders. Developmental, cognitive and neuropsychological aspects

    Author : Agneta Nydén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism; Asperger syndrome; AD HD; reading and writing disorder; neuropsychology; neurocognition; executive functions; attention; theory of mind; central coherence; Griffiths; WISC-R; WISC-III; Kaufman factors; Mirsky model; test-retest stability; follow up; gender differences;

    Abstract : Introduction and aims: Autism, Asperger syndrome and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) are clinically defined neuropsychiatric syndromes that affect 6 to 10 per cent of all children. These common developmental disorders can be understood at different levels. READ MORE