How can Shakespeare ’s iambic pentameter enable inclusion of and encourage participation of autistic pupils in a year 7 boy’s mainstream classroom?
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to facilitate a greater understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication in an open space learning (OSL) environment. This is an exploration of the premise that by using Shakespeare ’s iambic pentameter as a scaffolding for learners on the autism spectrum, a “safe place” can be accessed. Design/methodology/approach Using an action research model and following government guidelines, using common assessment framework analysing the findings using School’s assessment crit eria model that is used for single exercises through to whole scheme o...
Source: Advances in Autism - September 6, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Inclusive school practices supporting the primary to secondary transition for autistic children: pupil, teacher, and parental perspectives
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The primary to secondary school transition can have a significant and long-lasting impact on young people. Autistic children are particularly vulnerable to negative transition experiences; however, there is a lack of research examining effective practices and provision for these pupils. This case study involves a mainstream secondary school in the South of England, which has a dedicated Learning Support base. The purpose of this paper is to collect qualitative data on experiences of the primary to secondary school transition from multiple stakeholders. Design/methodology/approa...
Source: Advances in Autism - August 28, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Staff awareness training: improving knowledge and confidence of autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities in a locked rehabilitation unit
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a training package which was delivered to improve staff members ’ knowledge and confidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). Design/methodology/approach The training was facilitated in a locked rehabilitation unit for adult males, many of whom had diagnoses of ASD and/or ID. With all staff receiving an invite, 25 attended which was the majority of the staff team. This included staff from housekeeping, nursing and catering. Findings To evaluate the effectiveness of the training, a survey and short as...
Source: Advances in Autism - August 24, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Same music, different emotions: assessing emotions and EEG correlates of music perception in children with ASD and typically developing peers
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess emotional response to music and its EEG correlates in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Design/methodology/approach Six musical fragments eliciting emotional states of calmness/serenity, sadness and anxiety/fear were presented to children with ASD (n=21, aged 5 –9) and typically developing (TD) peers (n=21), while 19-channel EEG was recorded. Emotion self-reports were assessed using visual analogous scales. Findings Children with ASD assessed most music fragments similarly to their TD peers, with likelihood of EEG oscillato...
Source: Advances in Autism - July 2, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Editorial
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 37-38, April 2018. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
A preliminary evaluation of metacognitive beliefs in high functioning children with autism spectrum disorder
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 73-84, April 2018. Purpose Metacognitive beliefs and processes have been found to perpetuate anxiety and depression in youth and adults. However, the presence of metacognitive beliefs in children with autism spectrum disorder is somewhat unclear and has received limited research attention to date. The purpose of this paper is to explore metacognitive beliefs in children with autism and associations with anxiety and depression. Design/methodology/approach In total, 23 high functioning participants (17 male and 6 female) between the ages of 8 and 12 (M=10.38) diagnosed on the auti...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Chronic health and lifestyle problems for people diagnosed with autism in a student-led clinic
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 66-72, April 2018. Purpose People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at greater risk of developing chronic health and risky lifestyle problems. This is exaggerated further for people living in rural settings and from cultural backgrounds traditionally underserved by healthcare services. The purpose of this paper is to describe an evaluation of health and behavioural lifestyle outcomes of people diagnosed with ASD in a student-led clinic in rural/regional Australia. Design/methodology/approach Routine clinical outcomes and lifestyle measures were routinely collected at a pri...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
A pilot study on combining risperidone and pivotal response treatment on communication difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 56-65, April 2018. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of combined risperidone (RIS) and pivotal response treatment (PRT) in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach In all, 34 children diagnosed with ASD (mean age of 12.36 years) were randomly divided into two groups: an RIS treatment group (n=18) and an RIS plus PRT (n=16). Communication skills were evaluated with the child communication checklist (CCC). Findings Total score of the CCC was increased in both groups after three months compared with the score prior to ...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scores in males and females diagnosed with autism: a naturalistic study
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 49-55, April 2018. Purpose Many tools are available for assessing autism in an adult population; however, few have been studied for the effects of gender on diagnostic scores. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessment for gender bias in a clinical population, specifically whether the ADOS favours a “male-type” of autism. Design/methodology/approach The ADOS scores of patients referred to an NHS specialist autism assessment service were retrospectively examined for significant gender differences. The combined ADOS sc...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
A phenomenological approach to diagnosing psychosis in autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: a case series
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 39-48, April 2018. Purpose The diagnosis of psychosis in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a unique clinical challenge. The presence of intellectual disability (ID) further complicates the diagnostic picture. Reliable and timely diagnosis of psychosis in such individuals minimises the duration of untreated psychotic symptoms and the subsequent impact on the quality of life of the patients concerned. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The authors present four patients with psychosis, ASD and ID, who have received care within fore...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Editorial
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 37-38, April 2018. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
A preliminary evaluation of metacognitive beliefs in high functioning children with autism spectrum disorder
Advances in Autism,Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 73-84, April 2018. Purpose Metacognitive beliefs and processes have been found to perpetuate anxiety and depression in youth and adults. However, the presence of metacognitive beliefs in children with autism spectrum disorder is somewhat unclear and has received limited research attention to date. The purpose of this paper is to explore metacognitive beliefs in children with autism and associations with anxiety and depression. Design/methodology/approach In total, 23 high functioning participants (17 male and 6 female) between the ages of 8 and 12 (M=10.38) diagnosed on the auti...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 8, 2018 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
