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Anxiety in Children with Autism at School: a Systematic Review
AbstractAnxiety in autism is commonly reported by parents, but teacher reports of anxiety in their students with autism have received little attention. This paper presents the results from the first systematic review on anxiety in children with autism at school. Six intervention studies (five of which were based upon cognitive –behavioural therapy) and 26 descriptive/non-experimental studies met inclusion criteria. Sample populations from included studies were frequently drawn from psychiatric clinics, with females and children attending special schools underrepresented, making generalisability of results difficult. Few ...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - May 2, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Mood as a Dependent Variable in Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with ASD: a Systematic Review
AbstractThe current review provides an original examination of the literature involving mood as a dependent variable in behavioral interventions designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty-nine single-subject experimental design studies were identified through systematic searches and evaluated in relation to the following variables: (a) participant and setting characteristics, (b) experimental design, (c) approach to mood assessment, (d) intervention procedures, and (e) intervention effects on mood. The experimental rigor of the included studies was evaluated on the National Autism Center ’s Scie...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 15, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

New Genetic Approaches for Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
AbstractAutism spectrum disorders (ASD) are common heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by disruptions in social interactions, communication, and limitations in behavior. Early diagnosis is an important step to prevent progression of ASD. Recent developments in genetic technology provide useful tools to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in autism. Despite a number of noteworthy studies, there is not yet enough understanding of the genetic etiology of ASD. Research should focus on multidisciplinary approaches to improve early diagnosis and intervention of autism. It is important to study the...
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 12, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Correction to: Considering Methodological Accommodation to the Diversity of ASD: A Realist Synthesis Review of Data Collection Methods for Examining First-Person Experiences
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Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 10, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research

Behavioural Water Safety and Autism: a Systematic Review of Interventions
AbstractPeople with autism are approximately twice as likely to die from drowning than members of the general population. Drowning can take place in quite small bodies of water. Therefore, acquiring good water safety skills is of the utmost importance. A systematic review of research into effective behavioural interventions for water safety and swim skills was conducted. In total, 11 studies were identified. Findings suggest that behaviourally based interventions can improve a range of water safety and swim skills in individuals with autism. (Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders)
Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - March 7, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research