Search for dissertations about: "autism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 177 swedish dissertations containing the word autism.

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. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders : teaching, language, and screening

   Author : Fredrika Miranda-Linné; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Autism; autism spectrum disorders; Autism Behavior Checklist; language; test construction; factor analysis; teaching; discrete-trial; incidental teaching; generalization; spontaneous usage; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Clinical Physiology; klinisk fysiologi;

   Abstract : The present dissertation on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) addressed several questions. First, the behavioral symptoms of speaking and mute individuals with ASD were compared on the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), a commonly used diagnostic instrument. In addition, questions about the construction of the ABC were investigated. READ MORE

6. 4. Varieties of Supernatural Experience : the Case of High-Functioning Autism

   Author : Ingela Visuri; Pehr Granqvist; David Thurfjell; Olov Dahlin; Andreas Roepstorff; Södertörns högskola; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Autism; religious cognition; supernatural experience; invisible agency; parasocial relations; embodiment; bracketed ethnography; participatory autism research; atypical cognition; Religion Theology; Religionsvetenskap Teologi; Historical Studies; Historiska studier; Innovative Learning;

   Abstract : It is argued in the cognitive science of religion (CSR) that the empathic ability to ‘mindread’ others underpins  the experience of supernatural communication with gods, ghosts, and spirits. As autism is characterized by mentalizing difficulties, CSR scholars have expected autistic individuals would find supernatural agency incomprehensible. READ MORE

7. 5. Treatment Evaluation and Screening of Autism

   Author : Bengt Persson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; screening of infants; children; adults; TEACCH; Autism; treatment review; Psykologi; Autism;

   Abstract : The aims of this thesis were: to review studies of treatment evaluation from the years 1992-2002; to evaluate the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children, TEACCH, treatment model for adults and children with autism; to develop and evaluate a screening instrument for early detection of autism and other developmental deficits, SEEK. The instruments used were: the Altman Checklist for Evaluating Medical Research; the Adult and Adolescent PsychoEducational Profile, AAPEP; and the SEEK. READ MORE