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An International Clinical Study of Ability and Disability in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using the WHO-ICF Framework
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Mahdi, Soheil; Albertowski, Katja; Almodayfer, Omar; Arsenopoulou, Vaia; Carucci, Sara; Dias, José Carlos; Khalil, Mohammad; Knüppel, Ane; Langmann, Anika; Lauritsen, Marlene Briciet; da Cunha, Graccielle Rodrigues; Uchiyama, Tokio; Wolff, Nicole; Selb, Melissa; Granlund, Mats; de Vries, Petrus J.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Bölte, Sven – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
This is the fourth international preparatory study designed to develop International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, and Children and Youth version, ICF-CY) Core Sets for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Examine functioning of individuals diagnosed with ASD as documented by the ICF-CY in a variety of clinical settings. A…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Models
Bridging the Research to Practice Gap: A Case Study Approach to Understanding EIBI Supports and Barriers in Swedish Preschools
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Roll-Pettersson, Lise; Olsson, Ingrid; Ala'i-Rosales, Shahla – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2016
The present study examined proximal and distal barriers and supports within the Swedish service system that may affect implementation of early and intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children with autism. A case study approach with roots in ethnography was chosen to explore this issue. Two preschools exemplifying "high quality…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Preschool Teachers
Brief Report: Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Lee, Brian K.; Gardner, Renee M.; Dal, Henrik; Svensson, Anna; Galanti, Maria Rosaria; Rai, Dheeraj; Dalman, Christina; Magnusson, Cecilia – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke is suggested as a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous epidemiological studies of this topic have yielded mixed findings. We performed a case-control study of 3,958 ASD cases and 38,983 controls nested in a large register-based cohort in Sweden. ASD case status was measured using a…
Descriptors: Smoking, Autism, Pregnancy, Risk
A Case Study of Parent-Child Interactions of a Child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (3-48 Months) and Comparison with Typically-Developing Peers
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Hedenbro, Monica; Tjus, Tomas – Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 2007
Early triadic interaction, the reciprocal action between mother-father-child, is described in the family of a girl diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (DSM 299.00) and learning difficulties at seven years. By chance, the family participated in a longitudinal study examining triadic interaction in 20 Swedish families using the Lausanne…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Language Skills, Learning Problems, Interaction
Alternative and Augmentative Communication Routes Used by a Nonspeaking Autistic Boy.
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Jennische, Margareta – 1988
Through training, a 14-year-old Swedish boy with autism was able to develop alternative and augmentative communication routes for social communication. After difficulties in using manual signs, the boy was introduced to Blissymbols, which developed his ability to communicate and his interest in written words. Although still autistic and…
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Skills
Parents' Experience of Having a Child with Autism and Learning Disabilities Living in a Group Home: A Case Study
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Benderix, Ylva; Nordstrom, Berit; Sivberg, Bengt – Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice, 2006
Some children with autism and learning disabilities also have aberrant behaviours that are difficult to regulate and stressful for both the child and family members. This case study concerns experiences of 10 parents from five families before and 2 years after entrusting their 10- to 11-year-old child with autism to a group home. Hermeneutic…
Descriptors: Group Homes, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Case Studies