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Adak, Pallabi; Sinha, Swagata; Banerjee, Nilanjana – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
In this pilot study, we aim to identify the role of few genetic variants of GABA-receptor type A subunits "GABRB[subscript 3]" (rs4906902, rs7171660), "GABRG[subscript 3]" (rs208129, rs140679), "GABRA[subscript 5]" (rs 140681) in the aetiology of autism spectrum disorders in a population of West Bengal. 192 ASD…
Descriptors: Genetics, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Pilot Projects
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López, José María; Moreno-Rodríguez, Ricardo; Alcover, Carlos-María; Garrote, Inmaculada; Sánchez, Sergio – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2017
Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present learning difficulties and limited performance of social skills, besides lower motor skills performance in comparison with their peers. Owing to these difficulties, most of children with ASD are at risk of social exclusion or a poor inclusion due to their behavior, mainly playing with other…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Athletics, Social Development
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Xu, Yun; Yang, Jian; Yao, Jing; Chen, Jun; Zhuang, Xiangxiang; Wang, Wenxiang; Zhang, Xiaoli; Lee, Gabrielle T. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2018
The purpose of this study was to pilot test the effects of a culturally adapted early intervention influenced by the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) on reduction of autism symptoms and severity categorization for young children with autism spectrum disorders in China. Participants were randomly assigned to either the control or intervention…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pilot Projects, Early Intervention, Young Children
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Xue, J.; Ooh, J.; Magiati, I. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: There has been increasing interest in exploring the factors contributing to successful adaptation and family functioning in ethnically and culturally diverse families who raise children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), in order to inform more appropriate strength-based family support services. This pilot study used the Family…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children
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Cheung, Pui Pui Phoebe; Siu, Andrew M. H.; Brown, Ted; Yu, Mong-lin – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2018
This pilot study explored the efficacy of a social-cognitive intervention program for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Seven adolescents with ASD (mean age = 12.57 years) attended a school-based 10-week program. Social Skills Improvement System Rating Scales, Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), and Theory of Mind Inventory were…
Descriptors: Social Cognition, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Autism
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Quigley, Jean; McNally, Sinéad; Lawson, Sarah – Language Learning and Development, 2016
Research has indicated differences in prosodic expression for infants-at-risk-of-autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and it has been proposed that caregiver speech to these infants may also be moderated prosodically. In typical development, the pitch range of maternal infant-directed speech (IDS) narrows and utterance intensity decreases with infant…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Infants, Mothers, Suprasegmentals
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Macdonald, Libby; Keen, Deb; Ashburner, Jill; Costley, Debra; Haas, Kaaren; Trembath, David – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2017
Although there is a recognised need for effective practices to support students on the autism spectrum in mainstream schools, there is a research to practice gap in the area of autism and education, whereby evidence-based intervention may take decades to translate into mainstream classroom practice. Thus, current recommendations are that, rather…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Theory Practice Relationship
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Rayner, Christopher; Fluck, Andrew – Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 2014
The shift towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools has meant that general classroom teachers need to be skilled in educating students with a diverse range of needs and abilities. Together with theoretical study and as a supplement to practical experience, teacher educators have begun to explore virtual and simulated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Inclusion
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Benson, Rhianna L.; Joosten, Annette V. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder experience difficulty initiating (IJA) and responding to joint attention (RJA), which is critical to engagement in social interactions. The adult role in developing joint attention is widely accepted, but measurement of outcomes from adult training is rarely reported. Method: Using a single case…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Control
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Hallett, Fiona; Armstrong, David – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2013
Laying the foundations for an effective transition into independent adulthood is widely perceived as a key priority for practice with children/young people who have Autistic Spectrum Conditions. However, theory and research indicate that, for those children affected, autism often prevents the acquisition, development and expression of key…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Skill Development, Daily Living Skills
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Connolly, Micaela; Gersch, Irvine – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2013
Parents of children waiting for a diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience distress and anxiety while they wait. The present small-scale study took place in a multi-disciplinary therapeutic service in Ireland for children with ASD and was run between April and September 2011. The first author, an educational psychologist…
Descriptors: Parents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Clinical Diagnosis
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Maich, Kimberly; Hall, Carmen – College Quarterly, 2011
Applied undergraduate degrees have become regular offerings at community colleges across Ontario, including the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Early Childhood Leadership and the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College, both of which include coursework related to applied research. In collaboration with community…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Autism, Research Methodology, Foreign Countries
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Pajareya, Kingkaew; Nopmaneejumruslers, Kaewta – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2011
This pilot study was designed to test the efficacy of adding home-based Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR)/Floortime[TM] intervention to the routine care of preschool children with autistic spectrum disorder. Measures of functional emotional development and symptom severity were taken. It was found that after the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Preschool Children, Rating Scales
Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Silva, Liliana, Ed. – Online Submission, 2013
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2013, taking place in Madrid, Spain, from 26 to 28 of April. Our efforts and active engagement can now be rewarded with these three days of exciting new developments about what we are passionate about: Psychology and its connections. We take pride…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Psychoeducational Methods, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes