Search for dissertations about: "Autism spectrum disorder"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 102 swedish dissertations containing the words Autism spectrum disorder.

2. 11. Memory and communication in typically developing infants and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder : Behavioral and electrophysiological indices

   Author : Emelie Nordqvist; Mikael Heimann; Mary Rudner; Magnus Lindgren; Leslie Carver; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Memory development; communication; deferred imitation; ERP; autism spectrum disorder; Minne; kommunikation; fördröjd imitation; ERP; autismspektrumstörning;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how variations in early memory capacity seems, both in children with typical development in children with autism. More specifically, variations in early memory is examined here over time, and its relationship to early (verbal and non-verbal) communication skills. READ MORE

4. 12. Autism spectrum disorder in adults : biological dimensions

   Author : Irina Manouilenko; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication and the presence of repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. Previous studies have demonstrated structural and functional abnormalities in different brain regions in ASD. READ MORE

5. 13. Neuropsychiatric background factors to violent crime

   Author : Henrik Söderström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : forensic psychiatry; AD HD; autism; conduct disorder; SPECT; HVA; 5-HIAA; CSF; PCL-R; aggression; violence; psychosis; mood disorder; abuse; and anxiety;

   Abstract : Introduction and aims. Mental disorders among perpetrators of violent and sexual crimes differ from those in the general population in prevalence, course, and patterns of comorbidity. READ MORE

6. 14. Girls with social and/or attention impairments

   Author : Svenny Kopp; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD ; Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ; girls; psychiatric comorbidity; Developmental Coordination Disorder; Reading Writing Disorder RWD ; school situation; Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire ASSQ ; ASSQ-REV;

   Abstract : Background: This study set out to increase knowledge about the clinical presentation, impairment level, associated problems, and screening/identification of girls coming to clinics with non-specified social and/or attention deficits. Material and methods: An in-depth case study of six girls presenting to clinicians with social deficits had showed that they all met criteria for autism, in spite of the fact that this diagnosis had not previously been considered. READ MORE

7. 15. 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