Search for dissertations about: "Developmental delay"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words Developmental delay.

  2. 1. Children's health and developmental delay : positive functioning in every-day life

    Author : Lena Almqvist; Mats Granlund; Dale Farren; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; health; positive functioning; participation; engagement; children; developmental delay; disabilities; Psychology; Psykologi; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to gain understanding of what patterns of child and environment characteristics that promote and sustain health and positive functioning of children with and without developmental delay or disabilities. The focus was on promotion of strengths and competencies rather than on prevention of risk factors, with an emphasis on children’s functioning in every-day life. READ MORE

  4. 2. Changes in global gene expression and auxin dynamics during embryo development in conifers

    Author : Daniel Vestman; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Conifers are of great economical importance, but our knowledge about how the development of conifers is regulated is limited. The over-all aim of this study has been to gain a better understanding of the molecular regulation of embryo development in conifers. READ MORE

  5. 3. Molecular and Clinical Characterization of Syndromes Associated With Intellectual Disability

    Author : Christian Wentzel; Ann-Charlotte Thuresson; Göran Annerén; Anita Rauch; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intellectual disability; 22q11.2 duplication syndrome; 6q deletion; 6q duplication; 10p deletion; developmental delay; mental retardation; dysmorphic features; Medical Genetics; Medicinsk genetik;

    Abstract : Intellectual disability (ID) affects approximately 1-3% of the population and is defined as having an IQ below 70 as well as a significant limitation in adaptive behavior.The implementation of chromosomal microarrays (CMA) into the field of clinical genetics has revolutionized the ability to find genetic aberrations responsible for different genetic disorders. READ MORE

  6. 4. Born Near the Limit of Viability : Developmental Outcomes 2.5 Years Later

    Author : Johanna Månsson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sex differences; neonatal morbidity; CBCL 1½ -5; Bayley-III; Extremely preterm; Extremely Preterm Infants in Sweden Study; developmental outcome; preschool age;

    Abstract : Although advances in neonatal care have resulted in increased survival rates among extremely preterm infants (born < 28 gestational weeks), they still face substantial morbidity risks during the neonatal period. The question of possible later outcomes is a key issue faced by health care professionals working with these infants. READ MORE

  7. 5. In vitro developmental neurotoxicity of acrylamide

    Author : Kristina Attoff; Anna Forsby; Ann-Kristin Östlund Farrants; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neurokemi med molekylär neurobiologi; Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology;

    Abstract : The number of children with neurodevelopmental disorders is increasing worldwide which makes it a public concern. Exposure to environmental chemicals has been reported as a source of developmental neurotoxicity. READ MORE