Search for dissertations about: "children with autism"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 90 swedish dissertations containing the words children with autism.
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1. Reflections on Autism : Ethical Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Health Care and Education
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
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2. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders : teaching, language, and screening
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
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3. Children with visual disorders : cognitive development, developmental disorders and consequences for treatment and counselling
Abstract : The causes of visual impairment and blindness has changed over the years, in Sweden and in other industrialised countries, giving rise to a new population of visually impaired children. Damages to the posterior visual pathway and the brain are now common causes of visual impairment. READ MORE
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4. 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)
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
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5. Autism and ADHD in children with cerebral palsy
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