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Anxiety in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Common and Autism-Related Anxiety Experiences and Their Associations with Individual Characteristics
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Lau, Boon Yen; Leong, Ruth; Uljarevic, Mirko; Lerh, Jian Wei; Rodgers, Jacqui; Hollocks, Matthew J.; South, Mikle; McConachie, Helen; Ozsivadjian, Ann; Van Hecke, Amy; Libove, Robin; Hardan, Antonio; Leekam, Susan; Simonoff, Emily; Magiati, Iliana – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Anxiety is common in autism spectrum disorder. Many anxiety symptoms in autism spectrum disorder are consistent with "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (5th ed.) anxiety disorders (termed "common" anxieties), but others may be qualitatively different, likely relating to autism spectrum disorder traits…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Sensory Integration Therapy in Malaysia and Singapore: Sources of Information and Reasons for Use in Early Intervention
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Leong, H. M.; Carter, Mark; Stephenson, Jennifer – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
Sensory integration (SI) therapy is a popular form of intervention for children with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders, even though research evidence demonstrating beneficial outcomes from the use of SI therapy is limited. A questionnaire was distributed to early intervention education service providers in Malaysia…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sensory Integration, Therapy, Intervention
The Use of Sensory Integration Therapy in Malaysia and Singapore by Special Education Teachers in Early Intervention Settings
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Leong, H. M.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Sensory integration (SI) therapy is an intervention widely used with children with disability despite the lack of evidence regarding its efficacy. Method: A questionnaire was distributed to early intervention teachers in Malaysia and Singapore. Information was sought on how early intervention teachers learned about SI therapy, the…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Therapy, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment