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Direct linkAsiain, Joaquín; Braun, Malena; Roussos, Andrés J. – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2022
Virtual Reality (VR) has been defined as the use of technological interfaces to simulate the behaviour of 3D entities that interact in real time with a user immersed via sensorimotor channels. The aim of this study is to explore the possibilities and limitations in the use of VR systems in mental health treatment and research. We conducted a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Psychotherapy, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Disorders
Christopher, Kourtney; Lord, Catherine – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
The heterogeneous nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) makes accurate diagnosis challenging. Best practice assessments in schools can open pathways to appropriate interventions and educational placements for those with ASD, as well as help identify a student's strengths. There are various tools used in school settings to assess autism. In this…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
Vuijk, Richard; Deen, Mathijs; Arntz, Arnoud; Geurts, Hilde M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
For autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults there are several diagnostic instruments available with a need for consideration of the psychometric properties. This study aimed to conduct a first psychometric evaluation of a new diagnostic ASD instrument, the NIDA (Dutch Interview for Diagnostic assessment of ASD in adults) in 90 adult males without…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Clinical Diagnosis, Psychometrics, Autism
Plate, Samantha; Yankowitz, Lisa; Resorla, Leslie; Swanson, Meghan R.; Meera, Shoba Sreenath; Estes, Annette; Marrus, Natasha; Cola, Meredith; Petrulla, Victoria; Faggen, Aubrey; Pandey, Juhi; Paterson, Sarah; Pruett, John R., Jr.; Hazlett, Heather; Dager, Stephen; St. John, Tanya; Botteron, Kelly; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Piven, Joseph; Schultz, Robert T.; Parish-Morris, Julia – Child Development, 2022
Infant vocalizations are early-emerging communicative markers shown to be atypical in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but few longitudinal, prospective studies exist. In this study, 23,850 infant vocalizations from infants at low (LR)- and high (HR)-risk for ASD (HR-ASD = 23, female = 3; HR-Neg = 35, female = 13; LR = 32, female = 10; 80% White;…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, Verbal Communication, Autism
Habayeb, Serene; Kenworthy, Lauren; De La Torre, Andrea; Ratto, Allison – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Prior research suggests that Black children are at risk for delays in diagnosis of autism, but factors that influence diagnostic timing across races remain unclear. This study analyzed data from Black and White children who received a first-time autism diagnosis at a specialty clinic. Black youth were under-represented in the group who received a…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Blacks, Whites
Jonsdottir, Sigridur Loa; Saemundsen, Evald; Jonsson, Brynjolfur Gauti; Rafnsson, Vilhjalmur – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-up was validated on a population sample in Reykjavik, Iceland. The participants (N = 1585) were screened in well-child care at age 30 months and followed up for at least 2 years to identify autism cases. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Autism, Toddlers, Clinical Diagnosis
'A Way to Be Me': Autobiographical Reflections of Autistic Adults Diagnosed in Mid-to-Late Adulthood
Lilley, Rozanna; Lawson, Wenn; Hall, Gabrielle; Mahony, Joanne; Clapham, Hayley; Heyworth, Melanie; Arnold, Samuel R. C.; Trollor, Julian N.; Yudell, Michael; Pellicano, Elizabeth – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
In this article, we report on an oral history study documenting the lives of autistic adults in Australia. This qualitative study, co-produced with autistic researchers, offers insight into the lived experiences of autistic adults diagnosed in mid-to-late adulthood. Oral history methodology was utilised to understand the experiences of autistic…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Oral History, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
Valentine, Jake; Tackett, Sean; Bord, Sharon; Zink, Korie; Botta, Julian; Jung, Julianna – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2022
Purpose: The National Academy of Medicine has called for "identifying opportunities to improve the diagnostic process". We studied the association between problem representation and diagnostic accuracy during an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE). Materials and methods: We conducted a non-randomized controlled trial during a…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Education, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level
Download full textHughes, Marie Tejero; Magaña, Sandra; Gonzales, Wendy; Núñez, Giselle; Moreno-Angarita, Marisol – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2022
Families play a critical role in supporting their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and in advocating for their health and educational needs. However, many families around the world experience social, emotional, and financial difficulties, as well as challenges navigating various systems in search for the services and supports their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Experience
Coughlan, Barry; Woolgar, Matt; Weisblatt, Emma J. L.; Duschinsky, Robbie – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Clinical judgement is a crucial part of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments. This study aims to harness insights from psychology and sociology to explore clinical perspectives and assessment practices of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Qualitative interviews were conducted with health care…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Allied Health Personnel, Clinical Diagnosis
Hsu, Yuu-Hueih; Chen, Chi-Wen; Lin, Yuh-Jyh; Li, Chung-Yi – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is reportedly more prevalent in urban areas partly because of better accessibility and affordability to healthcare. With universal health insurance coverage in Taiwan, a previous study has shown no urban-rural disparity in the utilization rate of a child's preventive healthcare. Under this circumstance, we followed a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rural Urban Differences, Clinical Diagnosis
Murphy, Sarah; Flower, Rebecca L.; Jellett, Rachel – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
An autism diagnosis in adulthood can increase women's self-compassion and inform appropriate supports. This study explored what helped and hindered autistic women when accessing an adulthood autism diagnosis in Australia. Ten autistic women diagnosed as adults within the past 5 years participated in a semi-structured interview about their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Females
Kavanaugh, Brian C.; Schremp, Christine A.; Jones, Richard N.; Best, Carrie R.; Sheinkopf, Stephen J.; Morrow, Eric M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The objective of this study was to determine the clinical features that moderate a later age at ASD diagnosis in females in a large sample of females with ASD. Within two large and independent ASD datasets (>20,000 females), females were first diagnosed with ASD 14-months later relative to males. This later age at diagnosis was moderated by a…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Age Differences, Females
Yu, Betty; Sterponi, Laura – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2023
Purpose: The purpose of this clinical focus article was to illustrate the potential of employing conversation analysis (CA) as a method for assessing social communication that is neurodiversity affirming. Method: This clinical focus article will provide an overview of CA and explain how it offers a theoretically grounded means of analyzing…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Speech Language Pathology, Evaluation Methods
van Sassen, Charlotte G. M.; van den Berg, Pieter J.; Mamede, Silvia; Knol, Lilian; Eikens-Jansen, Manon P.; van den Broek, Walter W.; Bindels, Patrick J. E.; Zwaan, Laura – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2023
Diagnostic reasoning is an important topic in General Practitioners' (GPs) vocational training. Interestingly, research has paid little attention to the content of the cases used in clinical reasoning education. Malpractice claims of diagnostic errors represent cases that impact patients and that reflect potential knowledge gaps and contextual…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Educational Malpractice, Grievance Procedures, Medical Education
