Search for dissertations about: "Autism spectrum disorders"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 swedish dissertations containing the words Autism spectrum disorders.

2. 21. Restrictive eating disorders: aetiological, epidemiological and neurodevelopmental aspects

   Author : Lisa Dinkler; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Eating Disorders; Anorexia Nervosa; Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Twin study; Emotion recognition; Eye tracking; Prevalence;

   Abstract : Restrictive Eating Disorders (EDs), including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Anorexia Nervosa (AN), are characterised by severely restricted food intake, commonly leading to substantial weight loss and significantly low weight, and the need for nutritional supplementation. The overarching aim of this thesis was to elucidate specific aetiological, epidemiological, and neurodevelopmental aspects of ARFID and AN, including the genetic aetiology of AN, the link between AN and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the prevalence of ARFID, and the comorbidity of ARFID with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). READ MORE

4. 22. Developing guidelines in nursing care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in high technology health care settings

   Author : Ingalill Gimbler Berglund; Karina Huus; Karin Enskär; Berit Björkman; Bengt Fridlund; Elisabeth Ericsson; Marie Proczkowska-Björklund; Mats Eriksson; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anaesthesia; autism; children; guidelines; nurses; participation; radiology;

   Abstract : Introduction. The high technology environment such as a radiology and anaesthesia department in a typical health care setting can many times be a frightening environment for children. Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have problems with communication and social interaction. READ MORE

5. 23. Craniofacial malformations and psychiatric disorders from a neurodevelopmental perspective

   Author : Karin K. Tillman; Fotios Papadopoulos; Lisa Ekselius; Mia Ramklint; Daniel Nowinski; Clara Hellner; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nonsyndromic orofacial clefts; Nonsyndromic craniosynostosis; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Psychiatric disorders; Educational achievements; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

   Abstract : Orofacial clefts (OFC) and craniosynostosis (CS) are the two most common craniofacial malformations. Of note, craniofacial abnormalities share some overlapping risk factors with psychiatric disorders. Thus, this thesis aimed to study psychiatric and educational outcomes in this group. READ MORE

6. 24. 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. 25. PSYCHO-PEDAGOGICAL WORK AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN COMMUNITY-BASED ACCOMMODATION. Development and psychometric testing of the Environmental Rating Scale Questionnaire (ERS-Q) for assessment of residential programmes

   Author : Marie Hübel; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Reliability; Pedagogical strategies; Collaboration; Staff; Community-based accommodation; Quality of Life; Pedagogical work; Validity; Psychometric measurement; Assessment; Environmental Rating Scale ERS ; ERS-Q; TEACCH; Autism Spectrum Disorders;

   Abstract : The increased prevalence of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) challenges society to evaluate the quality and efficacy of community based psycho-pedagogical programmes in order to achieve progress and to attain an acceptable level of quality of life for its citizens. The overarching aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about staff’s pedagogical work and to provide a method for assessment of the quality of residential programmes for individuals with ASD in community-based accommodation. READ MORE