Browsing by Subject "Autism"
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORALITY IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(2022-06-16)Morality helps guide behaviour and facilitates relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (autism) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social-communication skills and repetitive or inflexible ... -
Effects of LPS-induced maternal immune activation on expression of autism-linked genes and autism-like behaviours in neonates and adulthood. Towards a maternal infection model of idiopathic autism
(2018-08-13)Epidemiological studies have revealed a link between maternal immune activation (MIA) and autism-spectrum disorder (ASD) risk. In support of this, the offspring of dams exposed to LPS during pregnancy develop ASD-like ... -
FAMILIARITY AND AFFECT IN ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(2014-07-21)In typically developing (TD) individuals, simple repeated exposure to stimuli results in greater affinity toward them. The main goal of the current project was to test the hypothesis that this mere repeated exposure (MRE) ... -
FINDING BALANCE: IDENTIFYING WAYS TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF SURGICAL CARE TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(2020-08-07)Children with autism spectrum disorder (hereafter, autism) interact with healthcare services more often than their peers, yet have poorer healthcare experiences and more unmet healthcare needs. Systematic research-based ... -
Generalization of Learning in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2016-08-31)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, is defined by impairments in reciprocal social interaction, communication, and by the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, ... -
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR RESTRICTED AND REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS WITH AUTISM
(2020-01-21)Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a problematic behavior experienced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder that potentially interferes with engagement in meaningful occupations for that person. The ... -
Teacher Help for ASD: The Development of an Accessible, Evidence-based, Online Intervention for Classroom Teachers and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2020-08-28)With a move toward inclusive education, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) spend at least a portion of their school day in the inclusive classroom. These students often present with behavioural, academic, and ...