Search for dissertations about: "autism syndromes"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words autism syndromes.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. Autism in adult psychiatry outpatients - prevalence, comorbidity, suicidality and cognition

   Author : Johan Nyrenius; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Autism; Adults; Psychiatry; Suicidality; Non-Suicidal self-injury; Cognition; Outcomes;

   Abstract : Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), one of the Early Symptomatic Syndromes Eliciting Neurodevelopmental Clinical Examinations (ESSENCE), is a neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) characterised by a pattern of deficits in reciprocal social communication and social interaction, and restricted and/or repetitive behaviours (including sensory abnormalities). Under its current DSM-5 definition, ASD occurs worldwide in 1-1. READ MORE

5. 3. Autism syndromes in three behavioural phenotype conditions. A clinical psychiatric study of 76 individuals with Möbius sequence, CHARGE syndrome, and oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum

   Author : Maria E I Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : autism syndromes; behavioural phenotype conditions; Möbius; CHARGE; OAV; ADI-R; CARS; ABC; brain stem;

   Abstract : AUTISM SYNDROMES IN THREE BEHAVIOURAL PHENOTYPE CONDITIONS A clinical psychiatric study of 76 individuals with Möbius sequence, CHARGE syndrome, and oculoauriculovertebral spectrum Maria Johansson Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Göteborg University, Sweden Abstract Objectives: (1) Examine the prevalence of autism syndromes in three different Behavioural Phenotype Conditions (BPCs), (2) examine background and associated factors/conditions, and (3) describe and evaluate diagnostic difficulties in this field of research. Method: As part of multidisciplinary surveys of Möbius sequence (Möbius) (n=25), CHARGE syndrome (CHARGE) (n=31) and oculoauriculovertebral spectrum (OAV) (n=20), the occurrence of autism symptoms was assessed utilizing the DSM-III-R and DSM-IV checklists for autistic disorder (AD), the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and the Autistic Behavior Checklist (ABC). 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. Children who screen positive for language delay but not autism: from 2.5 to 6 years of age

   Author : Ulrika Schachinger-Lorentzon; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Developmental language disorder; Neurodevelopmental disorder; 2-5; 5-15R; Language disorder; screening; Quality of life; speech and language pathology; ESSENCE; multilingualism; autism;

   Abstract : Background: Language disorders (LDs) are prevalent, affecting approximately 10% of children. Among them, 7.5% have developmental language disorder (DLD), while 2.5% have LD associated with a known medical condition. READ MORE