Autism identification across ethnic groups: a narrative review
Samuel Tromans, Verity Chester, Eli Gemegah, Kristian Roberts, Zoe Morgan, Guiqing Lily Yao, Traolach Brugha
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of the paper is to review autism identification across different ethnic groups. Diagnosis of autism may be missed or delayed in certain ethnic groups, leading to such groups being underserved relative to their needs. This can result in members of such groups being effectively denied essential avenues of support that can substantially improve the quality of life of autistic persons as well as those whom care for...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 30, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Samuel Tromans
Verity Chester
Eli Gemegah
Kristian Roberts
Zoe Morgan
Guiqing Lily Yao
Traolach Brugha Source Type: research
Evaluation of sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems and eating behaviors in Turkish children with autistic disorder and PDD-NOS
This study was conducted with 102 children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sleeping and GI (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing) problems in children were obtained by asking their parents using a questionnaire. The feeding assessment survey (FAS), brief autism mealtime behavior inventory (BAMBI) and food consumption frequency were used to obtain information about the children’s eating habits.
The BAMBI total score, food refusal and features of autism subscale scores of those with AD were higher than those in the PDD-NOS group (p < 0.05). Sleeping, GI and...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 30, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Sebahat Gok
Serife Nur Ozturk
Rabia Karaca
Serhat İlbars
Nalan Hakime Nogay Source Type: research
Being diagnosed with autism in adulthood: a personal case study
Ross Henley
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
This paper aims to report the personal experiences of an adult male diagnosed with autism at the age of 48 years.
A personal case study methodology was used to illustrate the journey to autism diagnosis, the experience of diagnosis and post-diagnosis support.
This case study illustrates how stress and mental health difficulties can precede autism diagnosis in adults. The personal experiences detailed highlight how an adult autism diagnosis can bring about positive change, prompting increased self-knowledge a...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 19, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Ross Henley Source Type: research
Gender differences in mental health prevalence in autism
Felicity Sedgewick, Jenni Leppanen, Kate Tchanturia
Advances in Autism, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Mental health conditions are known to be more common amongst autistic than non-autistic people. To date, there is little work exploring gender differences in mental health amongst autistic people and no work including non-binary/trans people. This paper aims to address this gap.
This was a large-scale online study, with 948 participants between 18 and 81 years old. Participants self-reported autism, anxiety, depression and eating disorder status. Analyses were run examini...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 6, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Felicity Sedgewick
Jenni Leppanen
Kate Tchanturia Source Type: research
Exploring the female autism phenotype of repetitive behaviours and restricted interests (RBRIs): a systematic PRISMA review
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 171-186, July 2019. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the need for increased understanding, awareness and recognition of the autism female phenotype in terms of repetitive behaviours and restricted interests (RBRIs). Design/methodology/approach A systematic PRISMA review was conducted. The main aim of the present systematic review is to identify studies which have investigated RBRIs in females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or the differences in RBRIs between males and females with ASD. Findings In sum, 19 relevant articles were identified: 5 studies found no...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 10, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Autistic women and girls: increasingly recognised, researched and served
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 141-142, July 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - June 10, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Exploring the female autism phenotype of repetitive behaviours and restricted interests (RBRIs): a systematic PRISMA review
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 171-186, July 2019. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the need for increased understanding, awareness and recognition of the autism female phenotype in terms of repetitive behaviours and restricted interests (RBRIs). Design/methodology/approach A systematic PRISMA review was conducted. The main aim of the present systematic review is to identify studies which have investigated RBRIs in females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or the differences in RBRIs between males and females with ASD. Findings In sum, 19 relevant articles were identified: 5 studies found no...
Source: Advances in Autism - June 10, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Autistic women and girls: increasingly recognised, researched and served
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 141-142, July 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - June 10, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The acquisition of the Arabic construct state (CS) constructions by Arabic-speaking children with ASD
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether age plays a role in the acquisition of construct state (CS) constructions in Arabic by 14 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It also examined the challenges faced by children with ASD in producing different types of CS constructions. Finally, the study analysed the sources of difficulties children with ASD encounter during the learning process of the CS. Design/methodology/approach For the purposes of this study, the participants were asked to orally complete short sentences with the help of illustrative pictures. ...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 28, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Response to Leaf et al. ’s critique of Kupferstein’s finding of a possible link between applied behaviour analysis and post-traumatic stress disorder
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - May 12, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge, attitude and practice among primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose Parents or primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have important role in early recognition of the disorder as well as in the management of the disorder. Knowledge, attitude and practice of primary caregivers towards children with ASD are important factors in promoting health and wellness of such children. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching regarding care of children with ASD on knowledge, attitude and practice among primary caregivers. Design/methodology/approach Quasi-experimental research design wi...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 7, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The development of the Sensory Processing, Aberrant Mealtime Behavior, Motor Inventory for Eating (SAMIE) in children with an ASD
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive eating screening inventory named the Sensory Processing, Aberrant Mealtime Behaviors, Motor, Inventory for Eating (SAMIE). The SAMIE will accurately screen nutritional risk by identifying the four primary domains that affect eating in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Design/methodology/approach The development of the questions was executed in three steps. First, a review of the literature was conducted. Second, expert opinion was acquired which was critical in developing the questions. Third, ten think-aloud p...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 7, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge, attitude and practice among primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose Parents or primary caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have important role in early recognition of the disorder as well as in the management of the disorder. Knowledge, attitude and practice of primary caregivers towards children with ASD are important factors in promoting health and wellness of such children. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching regarding care of children with ASD on knowledge, attitude and practice among primary caregivers. Design/methodology/approach Quasi-experimental research design wi...
Source: Advances in Autism - May 7, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
