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
Parental experiences with an adolescent female and male with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India
This study compared the experiences of two parents of adolescents with ASD, differing in gender and symptomology, but similar in other respects, including the family demographic characteristics and cultural cont ext. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - April 30, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Difficulties in spontaneously performing level 2 perspective-taking skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to respond to tasks from their own perspective. The authors investigated the effects of explicitness of viewpoint on performance of spontaneous level 2 perspective-taking skills in six- to eight-year-old children with ASD. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted visual perspective-taking tasks with explicit and implicit instructions about the viewpoint to be used. Participants operated a toy car on a map while listening to the experimenter ’s instructions. In the implic...
Source: Advances in Autism - April 29, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Publishers note
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 83-83, March 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - April 15, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Second special edition on autism and education
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 81-82, March 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - April 15, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Publishers note
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 83-83, March 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - April 15, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Second special edition on autism and education
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 81-82, March 2019. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - April 15, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The sensory school: working with teachers, parents and pupils to create good sensory conditions
Advances in Autism,Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 131-140, March 2019. Purpose An alliance of schools and researchers formed a collaborative community of practice in order to understand and improve the sensory school environment for pupils on the autistic spectrum, and incorporate the findings into school improvement planning. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Representatives of special and mainstream schools in South London and a team of researchers formed the project team, including an autistic researcher. The researchers and a named staff member from each of the schools met regularly over the ...
Source: Advances in Autism - April 8, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
The sensory school: working with teachers, parents and pupils to create good sensory conditions
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose An alliance of schools and researchers formed a collaborative community of practice in order to understand and improve the sensory school environment for pupils on the autistic spectrum, and incorporate the findings into school improvement planning. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Representatives of special and mainstream schools in South London and a team of researchers formed the project team, including an autistic researcher. The researchers and a named staff member from each of the schools met regularly over the course of 18 months in order...
Source: Advances in Autism - April 8, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Helping autistic women thrive
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a clinical framework developed for autistic women. INVEST (Identify Needs, Validate, Educate, Strengthen and Thrive) is a strengths-based neurodiversity therapeutic approach. Autistic individuals are treated with respect and are believed to have the capacity to make meaningful changes in their lives. Design/methodology/approach The author ’s clinical experiences working as an individual, couple and family therapist specializing in girls and women with autism inform this paper. The innovative therapeutic approach will be described includ...
Source: Advances in Autism - March 25, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Barriers and enablers of inclusion for young autistic learners: lessons from the Polish experiences of teachers and related professionals
This study can be useful in the development of social skills and communication, social and educational inclusion. Originality/value Polish teachers ’ attitudes, experiences and support needs, including some previously overlooked issues, are related to the broader international context beyond Poland. Analysis of the findings is used to derive evidence-based recommendations for good practice and modelling, and evaluating future education and in clusion practices. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - March 25, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Helping autistic women thrive
Advances in Autism, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a clinical framework developed for autistic women. INVEST (Identify Needs, Validate, Educate, Strengthen and Thrive) is a strengths-based neurodiversity therapeutic approach. Autistic individuals are treated with respect and are believed to have the capacity to make meaningful changes in their lives. Design/methodology/approach The author ’s clinical experiences working as an individual, couple and family therapist specializing in girls and women with autism inform this paper. The innovative therapeutic approach will be described includ...
Source: Advances in Autism - March 25, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Barriers and enablers of inclusion for young autistic learners: lessons from the Polish experiences of teachers and related professionals
This study can be useful in the development of social skills and communication, social and educational inclusion. Originality/value Polish teachers ’ attitudes, experiences and support needs, including some previously overlooked issues, are related to the broader international context beyond Poland. Analysis of the findings is used to derive evidence-based recommendations for good practice and modelling, and evaluating future education and in clusion practices. (Source: Advances in Autism)
Source: Advances in Autism - March 25, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
